How to change print output extension from ps to pdf

Question

I have been using Acobat XI Pro. Recently, I found that whenever I try to print to a PDF file from within Acobat, the filename that appears has a ".ps" extension instead of a ".pdf" extension. How can I change the extension to ".pdf"? I must have messed up some settings. Thank you.

swapnilsrivastava · Answer

Hi There,

Thanks for reporting the issue.

In-order to print to a PDF, we need to select "Adobe PDF Printer" from the dropdown for a printer list.

And, firstly need to disable the "Print to File" option from Print > Advanced > Disable checkbox for "Print to File"

Print to File will print a PS file or similar format which is in case of a printer; we need a virtual print instead of on a page. Which can eventually be used by Acrobat Distiller to be converted to PDF format.

Please let us know, if anything else is required from our end.

Regards,
Swapnil Srivastava

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