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Magmakey
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June 19, 2023
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export PDF with audio and video

  • June 19, 2023
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I purchased this software because I am making a multi-media eBook which contains audio, video and texts, I have been watching tutorials but I cannot find a tutorial on how to export a interactive PDF which contains audio, video and text into a format which will make it playable and formatted on things like Kindle, and eBook readers (PC, smartphones, tablets, etc.) which can play audio and video. How do I use Adobe Acrobat Pro to export a PDF where the audio and video plays.? what am I doing wrong? what do I need to make the work formatted on the eBook screen to look like I have made it on Acrobat XI Pro, how do I get the audio and video to play on eBook readers? . please help.

Also, i am used to using Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, now that I have purchased this subscription version of Acrobat Pro, I am so confused, how do i make the screen look like my Acrobat XI Pro screen so I can be more familiar with where everthing is? how do I move the tool shortcut icons to the top of the page like it is on Acrobat XI Pro and not on the side? with this newer version I am so confused now, please help! 😞

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
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    June 19, 2023

    You asked a few questions, so I'll start with the easiest ones...

     

    Interface: You can't make the interface look like XI. I disliked the "new" DC interface when it came out but [very] slowly got used to it. Sometimes, it seems that the Acrobat team seems to like to change things for the sake of change.

     

    Play video and audio: While still possible under the right circumstances (on the reader's end), this mainly depended on Flash. Since Flash is no longer with us, I would not use video/audio in PDFs anymore. 

     

    eBooks: While some services can convert PDFs into other eBook formats, this is usually for non-interactive PDFs. I would suggest using InDesign and creating EPUBs. If you plan on making an EPUB for Kindle, I would also recommend getting "Word & InDesign to Kindle: A Professional Guide" on Amazon.

     

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
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    MagmakeyAuthor
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    June 19, 2023

    If Adobe can't do multimedia audio/ video eBooks, would you please guide me to a program that can do it. I have been searching everywhere.  it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. what program can I use to make an Ebook that would work on Kindle like this on Amazon: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GCRRGQL2SPQXYXD4  

    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity Expert
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    June 19, 2023

    The user interface changes are called “progress”, even if, I too find it sometimes difficult to use. You will need to work with the interface, there is no legacy interface available.

     

    As for the multimedia assets, you first need to check if they are playing in Acrobat. If they play in Acrobat, but not on your reader, you need either to update the reader, or it won't be possible to use that features.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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    MagmakeyAuthor
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    June 19, 2023

    in tutorial videos about Acrobat Pro on Youtube, the interface (quick tool bar) is at the top like in Adobe Pro XI, so I was thinking it could be moved. The multimedia (audio and video) plays in Adobe Acrobat Pro XI using Mp4 format, I am not using flash, but once I export it, I cannot seem to get audio or video to work, am I doing something wrong? any help would be greatly appreciated.  If Adobe can't do multimedia eBooks, would you please guide me to a program that can do it. it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. 

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