Combining files no longer works

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
April 12, 2019
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I used to be able to select "File / Create / Combine Files Into A Single PDF" and combine files into a single PDF.

This no longer works.

It now generates a new left-hand window that shows multiple PDFs instead of the pages of the PDF. I can no longer view the pages of the combined PDF but only the two files, stacked "on top of" each other.

I can no longer save it as a standard PDF but now only as a "Portfolio" PDF.

Upon saving, it no longer can be opened in Acrobat Pro DC and now has an error screen telling me to open it in Acrobat X.

How can I restore the ability to combine files into a PDF?

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Correct answer try67

Yes. In the Combine Files dialog click on Options and then change the File Type to Single PDF.

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gkaiseril

Inspiring

Combining Files can either create one PDF from multiple files or a Portfolio of Files. Are you sure you have not crated a portfolio?

Can you explain the steps you took to combine the files?

try67Correct answer

Adobe Expert

Yes. In the Combine Files dialog click on Options and then change the File Type to Single PDF.

Hey_It_s_Matt_Shepherd_Author

New Participant

Thank you -- in my case I actually have to UNcheck "Save as Portfolio" but going to Options was the key.

try67

Adobe Expert

They probably changed it in the newer version. Glad you found it, anyway.

Just an FYI: Sometimes it's not possible to combine files as a single PDF and using a Portfolio is the only option. For example, if one of the files is secured or digitally signed.

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