
Upgrade to FineReader PDF 16
If you have an active FineReader PDF 15 subscription, an upgrade of the software to the new FineReader PDF 16 will be provided free of charge:

Active subscriptions purchased on our website
If you haven't already, you will receive an email notification from us with an upgrade link shortly. Upgrades are performed by placing an order for your existing subscription. The upgrade order for your current plan to FineReader PDF 16 will be free (no payment required).
You can also manage your subscription in the ABBYY Checkout account associated with your email address (used when placing the order).
After providing your email address, you will receive an email with an access link. Once in your account, you will find your subscription under [My Products] alongside all available options to manage your subscription.
These options include:
- Renewing & Upgrading your subscription
- Updating your payment method
- Enabling or disabling automatic billing
- Managing notifications for your subscription

Active subscriptions purchased from our partners
If you haven't already, you will receive an email from us with your corresponding FineReader PDF 16 licenses shortly.

Active volume license subscriptions
As a volume customer, a dedicated team will get in touch with you individually to provide you with your FineReader PDF 16 licenses and the corresponding assets, such as your updated license certificates.
Updating your FineReader PDF installation to version 16
Once you get your new license(s) and the download of the new version 16 as described above, uninstall FineReader PDF 15, install the new version, and activate your new license(s). If you need help, please submit a request to our Support team.