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May 12, 2020
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When extracting a PDF page from a PDF document, i don't have any option to name the new page. It only gives me the folder name to specify. The new file then gets the same name as the original file.

Is there a simple way to name the file when extracting?

I saw a thread online (pre creative cloud of course) where they suggested extracting and deleting the page from the original, which then makes the new PDF open, and then saving (ctrl+s). I want to do this in one operation.

Correct answer Thom Parker

Bernd is correct. Selecting that option causes the extracted page to be automatically saved with a generated name. Unselect it and you'll be able to save it with a new name.

If this is something that you do regularly, then the process can be automated with an Action, or a Script. This might save you some time.

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hank_stamper

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I guess Adobe broke this with the new version of Acrobat. Request: Please restore the ability to rename the page upon using the Extract Page command. This current version adds a lot of clicks to my workflow.

Bernd Alheit

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You can specify the name when you save the extracted page.

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hank_stamper

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I can't seem to see such an option. The dialog box first gives me the choice of deleting the extracted page or extract the page to a seperate file. I choose the latter and hit extract and the dialog box only gives me a destination for the extracted page. EDIT: Oh! now I see that if you don't select either option and hit Extract you can rename the page. Okay, that works. Somewhat non-intutive, but it works. Thanks

Thom Parker

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The actions you describe do not match what should be happening in Acrobat DC. For example, there is no "Don't delete from original" option. And the new extracted page is not automatically saved, it's open in a new tab, unsaved.

Can you post a screen shot of the "Extract" toolbar options you are seeing?

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olbellAuthor

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Hello, thanks for answering, and sorry for the long reply time. I have posted a printscreen below, with a red marker at the option for creating new file (not deleting from original). The file explorer window that is open in the picture is target folder. I never get the option to save it by any name, nor do the new file open in a new tab. I manually rename them after in the target folder.

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Scot23234897b6b0

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Yes, this can be achieved with a (not too complex) script.

If you're interested in hiring a professional to create such a script for you, feel free to contact me privately (click my username and then on Send a Message) to discuss it further.

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Bernd Alheit

Community Expert

What version of Adobe Acrobat? How does you extract the page?

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olbellAuthor

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Hello thanks for answering! Adobe acrobat Pro DC on windows 10, i got the newest update.

I use the "organize page" to access the extract functionality. Then i check one of the boxes to prevent my original document from being edited (dont delete from original). Then i press extract and the window for output file pops up, here i cannot specify file-name, only folder name. I wish to give it a new name asap to keep order of the many new files.

Bernd Alheit

Community Expert

After extracting the page use File > Save

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