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August 17, 2026
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I have a PDF file that display correctly in acrobat, but not in reader

  • August 17, 2026
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The linked pdf file was created in latex, and displays correctly (with the dark blue blackboard 

background) in Acrobat. However, the background disappears in Reader.

https://www.motionmountain.net/Quantum_2025.pdf

 

AI does not help.
How can one solve the situation?

 

    9 replies

    Participating Frequently
    August 17, 2026

    Note also that if I try to download the Reader from Adobe, it downloads an older version (ending with 12771)  than the one I have installed. So there is a second issue here as well.

    Meenakshi0101
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    August 17, 2026

    Hi brilliant_friende0a0,

     

    Thank you for the information.

    Please try manually updating the application. To do this, go to Menu > Help > Check for updates within the application. Alternatively, you can install the latest update from the following page: 26.001.21789 Out of cycle update, Aug 11, 2026.

    Could you please share a screenshot of how it appears in Acrobat and Reader? Additionally, please check if this issue occurs with this specific file or with others as well.

     

    Thanks,

    Meenakshi
     

    Meenakshi0101
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    August 17, 2026

    Hi brilliant_friende0a0,


    Thank you for reaching out, and sorry for the trouble caused.


    As mentioned, the PDF background appears in Acrobat but disappears in the Reader. Could you please confirm whether you are using the mobile version of Reader or the desktop application? Additionally, please provide the version details for the Reader and the operating system on your device.

    We will review the file and provide you with the correct information.


    Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or need help.


    Thanks,

    Meenakshi

    Participating Frequently
    August 17, 2026

    Thank you very much for your answer!

    My problem is a Mac Desktop Problem.

     

    I use the MacOS X Reader version (Desktop)

    The OS version is the last one: Tahoe 26.6.1 (25G76)

    The Adobe Reader version is the last one:

    Architecture: arm64
    Processor: Apple M3
    Build: 26.1.21789.0
    AGM: 8.0.2
    CoolType: 11.0.0
    JP2K: 4.0.2.54782 

    Thank you for all your help

    CS

    Participating Frequently
    August 17, 2026

    Just for completeness, the file displays correctly, with the dark blue background, on Safari on my iphone (also latest iOS).