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September 15, 2026
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Compare files tool

  • September 15, 2026
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For some reason the tool Compare files causes Acrobat to freeze and I then have to terminate the program. I use it a lot but now it doesn’t work. Anyone who knows why?

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    Amal Jaiswal
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 15, 2026

    Hi @Prebenma

    I hope you are doing well, and thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry for the trouble, especially since this is a tool you rely on regularly.

    A few details would help narrow down this:

    • What's your exact Acrobat version/build (Help > About Acrobat), and Windows or Mac?

    • Roughly how large are the files you're comparing (page count), and does it freeze on every comparison, or only with certain files?

    • Did this start after a recent Acrobat update, or has it been ongoing for a while?

    First, could you check Menu > Help > Check for Updates and install anything pending, reboot the computer once done, and see if that helps.

    Let us know how it goes.
    Regards,
    Amal