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flyndck74
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June 16, 2010
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How do I enlarge a pdf so I can print it larger

  • June 16, 2010
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When I receive a pdf

that will print out as small on the page, how do I

make it print out larger?

I have vrsn 9.3.2

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    Correct answer jacquelingphoto2017

    Hi flyndck74, If you have not done so as yet maybe you could try this:

    In file click/tap on print, Under page sizing (or page handling) click on custom size. Adjust the percentage to the size you want (eg 300), then click/tap on print to see if that works. I hope you find this helpful.

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    jacquelingphoto2017
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    jacquelingphoto2017Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 12, 2018

    Hi flyndck74, If you have not done so as yet maybe you could try this:

    In file click/tap on print, Under page sizing (or page handling) click on custom size. Adjust the percentage to the size you want (eg 300), then click/tap on print to see if that works. I hope you find this helpful.

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    Vince Zar
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    November 22, 2015

    Save the PDF on your Desktop (or other place where you will know where to find it); open the file with Photoshop Elements or Photoshop CC (I don't know about other photo editing software because I use only Elements and CC); Crop either the portion of the image you want, or the entire image to the dimensions you want (i.e. 8 1/2 x x 11); Re-save as a PDF. Of course, some resolution will be lost in the enlarging process.

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    Anonymous
    August 23, 2012

    Whatever you wish to enlarge, scan it into your photo program. There, you can enlarge, print, do whatever you want to the image.

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    ~graffiti
    Legend
    June 21, 2010

    Try zooming in on the page so it fills the screen, select the entire image with the snapshot tool, go to File>Print and be sure that selected graphic is chosen and fit to printable area is chosen.

    If that doesn't work, there is something odd about that specific PDF and yes, you'll have to talk to the creator.

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    timn62146187
    Participant
    June 21, 2010

    Or, you can open it with Illustrator and resize the PDF.


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    patka4400
    Participant
    June 20, 2010

    You can use the built-in magnifier of Windows.

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    Legend
    June 16, 2010

    Under File>Print>Page scaling, set it to "fit to printable area".

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    flyndck74Author
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    June 17, 2010

    Tried that several times-no joy.

    Image is about 3/3 inches-no matter what I do.

    A few things come to mind.

    When I had an older version of this app, I could change the scale.

    Have versn. 9 now and I'm stuck with the original size.

    I'll check with the sender maybe he can explain the problem.

    Tried the Adobe phone help and they will be happy to work with me for $39fat chancewhat a rip off!

    If I get a chance, I'll send a snail mail to Adobe and tell them what I think of Versn. 9

    The forum site (forum.adobe.com) says it has a security problem and hasn't been able to accept any new posts-WTF?

    Just as well-I ain't much of a forum guy anyhow.

    Thanks for your help-it's time for me to move on.

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    flyndck74Author
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    June 16, 2010

    New to the forum-what is this thing about points?

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    Legend
    June 16, 2010

    You can award points to the person with the correct answer. Supposedly, people with many points are the ones that know what they're talking about. It's a newish system that a lot of us that have been around for a while don't really worry about much.

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