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January 13, 2016
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Why can I not rotate a .PDF and then Save it

  • January 13, 2016
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When I use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to try to open up a .PDF and then rotate it and save it the document doesn't save the changes. Has anyone else had this issue?

Also why can't I save the document in other formats like the previous version like a .jpg...etc or even convert to MS Word. I think Adobe has really done a made this version un usable.

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    Correct answer Meenakshi Negi

    Hi KNSSConsulting,

    You will need Adobe PDF pack subscription to export PDF & rotate it https://cloud.acrobat.com/organizepages.

    Else you can purchase or subscribe for Acrobat DC application Plans and pricing | Adobe Acrobat DC‌.

    Regards,

    Meenakshi

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    Brainiac
    October 13, 2018

    That’s a work around but why not use the quick, complete and correct solution posted instead...?

    B o o p
    B o o p
    Participating Frequently
    January 10, 2021

    It seems like there should be an incredibly simple solution to the "CAN rotate objects but can't save the changes". Guess I'll keep looking.

      B o o p
      B o o p
      Participating Frequently
      January 10, 2021

      I am still curious though. WHY is the answer listed as AN ANSWER at all in this message board? Shouldn't rotating objects in photoshop just be as easy as using the Move tool and rotating the object and then applying that + saving and having it actually save and not come up with "Could not save *insert here* because of a system error"? It just seems odd to me as all, but since I'm a begginner, I'll just assume that everyone got the answers they were looking for and for some reason, never bothered to put the correct answer in here for future visitors left baffled like I was.

      Just come up with a solution in the software itself, an't got no time for acrobatics.

      leep97250641
      leep97250641
      New Participant
      October 13, 2018

      I did come up with a work-around since you have the full Adobe Acrobat DC application.  You can use the print to PDF capability to create a new file with the pages correctly rotated.  I see this as a work around rather than a solution.  Adobe should be better than this as should the answers from professionals within the Adobe structure.

        Meenakshi Negi
        Community Manager
        Meenakshi NegiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        January 13, 2016

        Hi KNSSConsulting,

        You will need Adobe PDF pack subscription to export PDF & rotate it https://cloud.acrobat.com/organizepages.

        Else you can purchase or subscribe for Acrobat DC application Plans and pricing | Adobe Acrobat DC‌.

        Regards,

        Meenakshi

        K
        KNSSConsultingAuthor
        New Participant
        January 13, 2016

        Hi Meenakshi

        I am subscribed to the Acrobat DC application see here  Adobe subscription DC - BrandonKrieger's library

        That is why I am confused I don't have more options

        try67
        try67
        Community Expert
        October 13, 2018

        I understand why the original poster gave up.  His problem was never addressed.  I am hoping there is a professional on the Adobe support team that can address this issue.  I am a paid subscriber, using Adobe Acrobat DC FULL VERSION. 

        In my document, it reverts to "upside down" every time, despite going into view, rotate, and rotating it to the correct view, when saving the rotation disappears and it is saved "upside down."  It does save my crops, and my removal of a page and insertion of another page.

        I would like to have someone at Adobe, or who is a knowledgeable member of the Adobe Forums, to take the time to read this post and provide a legitimate answer.  I am using "Continuous Release | Version 2019.008.20074

        I should add that a person reading this forum with its postings from Adobe would probably be put off from subscribing to Adobe.


        You should read the replies more carefully.

        Changing the view does not change the actual pages and will revert back the next time you open the file.

        To change the pages permanently you need to go into Tools - Pages - Rotate, and then save the file.

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