Cannot open old PDF file - version 1.3

Report · Feb 23, 2017

I have what looks to be an old PDF file, version 1.3 that I can't open with the latest version of Adobe Reader DC (OSX).

"There was an error opening this document. The file is damaged and could not be repaired."

I tried a few other PDF readers: Foxit reader, Preview, etc. nothing worked. While it's possible the file is indeed damaged, I wonder if it's due to the very old PDF version? Does anyone have an old version of adobe reader around or any suggestions for opening/repairing this file?

Public dropbox link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/223039/Appal_v38n1.pdf

Much thanks ahead of time!

Report · Feb 24, 2017

The file was truncated or the or was overwritten with some binary data. No version of Adobe Reader can display this file.

Report · Feb 24, 2017

It isn't the version. PDF has been carefully designed so even the oldest files (PDF 1.0) still work. There is much software still making PDF 1.3 today.