Why won't video work in PDF

Question

Hi all

I am looking to create an interactive PDF from a powerpoint that I have. It has numerous videes. After saving the PDF, I try to add the video using Rich Media > add video. I go through all the correct steps but when finished it says click to activate and nothing happens. I just get a 'Connecting' dialogue box and a 'Ready' dialogue box.

The videos are .mp4 and are all H.264. It is the latest software version.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Dave__M · Answer

Over the years, I've seen various version of Acrobat make life simple while inserting videos, and other times have us all pulling our hair out over this. I just tried to drop a quick MP4 into a PDF, and the process went smoothly... until I tried to play it. I granted permission in the PDF, and it did nothing. But on maybe the 8th click, I heard the video's audio play with a static black rectangle showing! Although I don't have a solution., I can confirm that this feature did not work as it should for me either. I'll continue to see if I can figure out what's going on, and I'll post something if there's something tangible to share.

My best,

Dave

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