I created a fillable form. with Pro. In Adobe reader, it says I need to make a copy but then fails.

Hello @stevie_6535

I hope you are doing well, and thanks for reaching out.

Adobe Reader cannot modify or save changes to a form unless it has been “Reader-enabled.” This must be done in Acrobat Pro before sharing the form:

• In Acrobat Pro, go to Menu > Save As Other > Reader Extended PDF > Enable More Tools (includes form fill-in & save).
• Save the file with a new name and distribute that version to clients.
• Check this article for more information: https://adobe.ly/3HIMGim

Ensure the form allows modifications:

• Open the PDF in Acrobat Pro.
• Go to Menu > Document Properties > Security.
• Confirm that form filling and saving are permitted.

Use Fill & Sign Instead of “Create Copy”: Adobe Reader users should use the Fill & Sign tool to complete forms rather than trying to “create a copy,” which is intended for collaborative workflows and may fail if the form isn’t properly enabled. See this article for steps: https://adobe.ly/3HnjJIR

I hope this helps, and let us know how it goes.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.