Adobe Reader on Windows does not remember last view settings for some PDFs

[calande]

Hello, I tried modifying the PDF file, saving it, but to no avail. Adobe Reader doesn't remember the last viewed page. Here's the attached PDF file that causes problem. I'm using Adobe Reader v.2025.001.20756 64bit on Windows 11 (latest version applied). The setting under Acrobat>Edit>Preferences>Documents> Remember last view settings when reopening the file is properly checked. Any idea?

[creative explorer]

@calande that 'Remember last view settings when reopening the file is properly checked' setting should have worked. And I noticed on mine, it still does read with the last PDF. The only thing I can think of is if the the creator of the PDF set a document property called "Initial View" to force the file to open on a specific page, regardless of the user's preferences.

Check the "Open to page" field. If it is set to 1, this is likely the cause.
Although, Adobe Reader (the free version) cannot change this setting, only view it.

[calande]

Hello, when I go to the properties, be it inside Adobe Reader or in Windows Explorer, I don't have any document property called "Initial View", and the properties window is different.

[Meenakshi Negi]

Hi calande,

Thank you for the screenshots.

The initial view tab appears in Adobe Acrobat. It is not available in the Adobe Acrobat Reader version. The initial view properties override the application settings. 

If you can share the PDF with us, we can check it for you if this issue occurs due to the initial properties set for the file.

Thanks,

Meenakshi

[calande]

Yes, you can download the PDF file in the initial message above :up_arrow:
Please let me know...

[Meenakshi Negi · Accepted solution]

Hi calande ,

Thank you for the information.

We have checked the file, and there are a few settings added under the initial view under the document properties that are causing this behaviour. Please check the screenshot attached.

I hope this information helps you.

Thanks,

Meenakshi

[calande]

Thank you. I wonder why the author did that... Anyway, how can I remove this property if I don't have the full-fledged Adobe Acrobat editor? Are there any tools out there that allow to strip these properties out?

[Meenakshi Negi]

Hi calande ,

You are welcome!

To make changes in the initial properties, you will require Adobe Acrobat. We do not have information about the external tools.

Thanks,

Meenakshi