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lisam18432430
lisam18432430
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September 24, 2018
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Losing bookmark links after running pdf Optimizer to reduce file size

  • September 24, 2018
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I am trying to reduce the size of a pdf with bookmark links in Optimizer. I am able to reduce my file from 52 Megs to 5 Megs (which is perfect) but I only have a few links. Many links break after I run the Advanced Optimization. Are there any tips as to how I can preserve my links and still get the file size I am looking for.

Custom Settings:

     The following is checked

          Images - color and grayscale -72 ppi

                         monochrome- 150 ppi

          Transparency      Medium

          Discard Objects

               Discard all alternate images

               Convert Smooth lines to curves

               Detect and merge image fragments

               Discard embedded print settings

          Discard User Data

               Discard all objects

               Discard private data of other applications

          Clean up

               Use Flate to encode streams

               In streams that use LZW encoding, use Flate instead

               Discard unreferenced  named destinations

               Optimize page content

               Optimize the pdf for fast web view

Correct answer JR Boulay

Workaround: open the 52 Mb file, open the thumbnails panel and use "Replace (all) Pages" by importing the 5 Mb document.

And save as.

 

"Replace Pages" only replaces the layout (optimized pages) and leaves everything else untouched (hyperlinks, comments, form fields, metadata, etc.).

3 replies

JR Boulay
Community Expert
JR BoulayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 3, 2022

Workaround: open the 52 Mb file, open the thumbnails panel and use "Replace (all) Pages" by importing the 5 Mb document.

And save as.

 

"Replace Pages" only replaces the layout (optimized pages) and leaves everything else untouched (hyperlinks, comments, form fields, metadata, etc.).

Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
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    amoha vajra
    Participant
    April 10, 2023

    Thank you, JR Boulay. I found your solution on two different posts, and it resolved both issues perfectly. This is great to know. Much appreciated.

      lisam18432430
      lisam18432430Author
      Inspiring
      September 25, 2018

      I am working with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC - Version 2018.011.20063

        Adorobat
        Community Manager
        AdorobatCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        September 28, 2018

        Hi lisam,

        Thanks for the info. Could you try repairing Acrobat using "Repair installation" option under Help menu, reboot the machine after repair and try again. Also, try optimizing another pdf file to check if the issue is not specific to this pdf file only.

        -Shivam

          Adorobat
          Community Manager
          AdorobatCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          September 25, 2018

          Hi lisam,

          As per the issue description mentioned above, bookmarks links not working after running advanced optimization on a pdf in Acrobat, is that correct?

          Could you let us know dot version of Acrobat and the operating system installed on the machine? You may refer to the steps given in this link on how to check the version in Acrobat: Identify the product and its version for Acrobat and Reader DC

          Also, would it be possible to share the pdf file you are working with to replicate the issue at our end? To share the file here in the forums, refer to the steps given in this link: How to share a file using Adobe Document Cloud

          You may also share the link for the pdf via private message - How Do I Send  Private Message

          Let us know if you need any help.

          Shivam

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