How do I fix my PDF so I don't get the error message: "expected an array object"?

[niromano]

When I try to delete certain pages from my PDF file (which is larger than 3,000 pages), I get an error message that states "expected an array object." I am unable to delete these pages. How can I fix this problem?

[mytaxsite · Accepted solution]

It looks like the original PDF file is damaged in some ways.  Have you tried creating a new file from the existing file to see if it works? The quickest way to create a new file is to print the existing file to a PDF file.  OK you lose some quality but this is just a test to see if there is anything else wrong with the Acrobat setup or with the document itself.

[TheSafetySmith]

I get the same message when after combining several dozen fillable forms, then try and extract one or two pages (a double sided form).

Error code (15) that when I search the closest reference is (14).

I tried what you suggested.  The entire set printed into PDF without issue and I was able to extract the two pages (one form)

Thanks for the suggestion

[Umang p varia]

Now solved

Please save as pdf file as word and then open word copy and save as word to pdf again.

[jonathans@echocommunity.org.au]

I found the answer to this here: https://answers.acrobatusers.com/expected-array-object-q33253.aspx

In File Explorer, right-click the PDF file you want to amend, then choose "Combine files in Acrobat..." then click "Combine Files" then re-save the file and delete the page(s) you want to delete. 

This worked for me.

[Robin5FBE]

Thank you jonathans@echocommunity.org.au! 

[MaryKay27]

BEST ANSWER!  THANK YOU JONATHANS!