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This file can not be opened because it is corrupted or damaged

New Here ,
Jan 28, 2018 Jan 28, 2018

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I was using PDF file in my ipad pro, but my device automatically went off suddenly because of the battery ran off.  Afterthat, when i restart my ipad pro, and try to open the same file via PDF, it look like the file has been corrupted. The massage said 'This file can not be opened because it is corrupted or damaged'

What should i do to fix this problem?

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Adobe Employee ,
Jan 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2018

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Hi Calittaa,

As the error message said that the file has been corrupted, and its not opening. If this is the case then unfortunately,  there isn't any way to get the same file repaired.

There might be some pdf content which isn't letting the pdf to load after device crashed.

You need to download or get the same file again after deleting the corrupted one.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards,

Akanchha  

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Adobe Employee ,
Jan 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2018

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Hi Calittaa,

As the error message said that the file has been corrupted, and its not opening. If this is the case then unfortunately,  there isn't any way to get the same file repaired.

There might be some pdf content which isn't letting the pdf to load after device crashed.

You need to download or get the same file again after deleting the corrupted one.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards,

Akanchha  

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 19, 2021 Mar 19, 2021

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Acrobat reader does not play nice with mobile devices, eg iPad. My experience 

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New Here ,
Jun 04, 2024 Jun 04, 2024

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It is also my experience that this has little to do with the file itself but more to do with Adobe.  I use Adobe for work and have it installed on several different devices - ipads, laptops, and desktops.  It is a common occurrence for me to get the corrupted file error on one device and then when I attempt to open the same file on a different device, there is no error.  

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Adobe Employee ,
Jun 26, 2024 Jun 26, 2024

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Hi @johnb65843338,

 

Hope you are doing well. Sorry for your experience with Acrobat Reader Mobile.

 

Regarding the issue you are referring to, do you see this only on mobile, or is it the same on the desktop version?

Also, is there a specific workflow or event after which you experience this issue?

 

Would you mind sharing the app version number and a sample file where you experience this to test in-house and investigate further?

 

Thanks,
Souvik

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New Here ,
Mar 18, 2022 Mar 18, 2022

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Why all my files using adobe pdf keep corrupted and damaged??? Last time no such issue. I need to repeatedly made bookmarks since my files keep getting corrupted. It is so annoying. Any alternative apps to open my pdf files?

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Adobe Employee ,
Apr 18, 2022 Apr 18, 2022

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Hi @Steve23648388jtmq 

 

Sorry for the delayed response. Would you mind sharing a few more details to understand the issue better?

  1. OS name and version?
  2. Application version?
  3.  Is it happening with PDFs from a specific source, like from a mail, or a website?

Make sure that the app is updated to the latest version.

 

We are looking forward to hearing back from you.

 

Thanks,

Harsh

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New Here ,
Apr 04, 2023 Apr 04, 2023

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Did you ever get this fixed?  I'm getting a whole bunch of files with this message that open just fine on my Mac.  And trying to open older versions of the same document (copied before it all stopped working) does exactly the same thing.

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Adobe Employee ,
Apr 08, 2023 Apr 08, 2023

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Hi @MalcolmAnExpert 

 

Hope you are doing well. Sorry for your experience with Acrobat Reader Mobile.

 

I have reported the issue to the team for further investigation. 

 

Would you mind sharing a sample file with us to reproduce the issue and get it investigated further?

 

This would help us understand and get to a fix quickly.

 

Also, a screenshot of the error you see would be great.

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

-Souvik

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New Here ,
Jun 16, 2023 Jun 16, 2023

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i have spss file saved but when i need to open it writes 

Alex30553840kzzo_0-1686954494423.png

please help me i reallz need this file so neccessery ))

 

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Adobe Employee ,
Jun 19, 2023 Jun 19, 2023

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Hi @Alex30553840kzzo,

 

Would you mind sharing a sample file with us to investigate further? A screen recording of the workflow will be great!

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

-Souvik

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023

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Hi, did you find a solution to this as i have the same issue

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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

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Hi @avbcit,

 

Sorry for your experience with opening files on Acrobat.

 

The above file format shared on the screenshot is a data file, and Acrobat is not intended to open such files.

 

Please try opening a PDF or an Acrobat compatible file and let us know if that works.

 

-Souvik

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

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the screenshot above is not my error - here is my error

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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

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@avbcit This looks like a screenshot on the desktop version.

 

The discussion here primarily is for the mobile version.

 

Any link that you have here with the files on mobile?

 

If not, I'll move our conversation to a separate thread and the desktop board for further visibility.

 

-Souvik

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

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i already have a discussion open

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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 22, 2023 Aug 22, 2023

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@avbcit Great! 

 

I see that Amal is already working on the issue. Let me have a word with him on the progress and get back to you.

 

-Souvik

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Community Beginner ,
Sep 10, 2023 Sep 10, 2023

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I've been getting this same message for years, and no files are able to be opened, shared, or any of the other features this company claims it's able to do with PDFs. Support is nonexistent and they don't care. Get bent.

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Adobe Employee ,
Sep 10, 2023 Sep 10, 2023

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Hi @Daniel321922064q9f,

 

Sorry to hear about your experience.

 

Do you experience the issue with a specific file or all the files you try to open or share?

 

We would like to know more about the issue for better understanding and assistance.

 

-Souvik

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Community Beginner ,
Sep 10, 2023 Sep 10, 2023

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All PDFs I download from scientific journals.

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Adobe Employee ,
Sep 11, 2023 Sep 11, 2023

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@Daniel321922064q9f Could you share one with me as a sample to investigate? It would be great to look into the possibilities of why the error is thrown.

 

-Souvik

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