How to remove Active Content from PDF document

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October 28, 2019
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I am trying to upload a file and receive the following error. How do I resolve this issue?

The content of the document 'ABC Report' named 'ABC Annual Report.pdf' is invalid. It contains active content. allowAcroForms. For security reasons, we do reject PDF documents containing encrypted data, active content (e.g. JavaScript, PostScript), external references, and PDF documents with attached objects or executables. Please remove Active Content from attachment and then add.

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abdullah385212220h34

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Abdullah__HALIMI_CV_.pdf

Thom Parker

Community Expert

You'll need to be more specific

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

Thom Parker

Community Expert

There are several different ways to do this if you have Acrobat Professional.

For example, in the "Save As Optimized" dialog you'll find options for removing active content. You can also remove items manally if you know what the are, embedded files, scripts, etc.

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often