cannot save edited PDF

[DrTedAnderson]

When I open a pdf and edit it (comments, delete pages, etc) and try to save it, I get the message "The file may be read-only, or another user may have it open. Please save the document with a different name or in a different folder."  This happens even if I DO try to save to a different folder or name.  I am using MAC with Big Sur OS v 11.2.3 and the latest update of Acrobat.  This is a new problem 

[try67]

Go to the Acrobat app menu, Preferences - Security (Enhanced) and make sure that the Protected View mode is disabled.

[Amal.]

Hi there

Hope you are doing well and sorry for the trouble.

++ Adding to the discussion

The protected view feature for PDFs is for Windows OS Only. For more information please check out the help page https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/protected-view-feature-pdfs-windows.html

Is your file/asset is in a folder that is synced with Google Drive, Drop Box, One drive or the like? If yes simply quit the backup/sync utility and then hit save on the file.
You may also try the following settings  Go to Acrobat Pro  > Preferences > General > uncheck Show online storage when saving files > OK and see if that works for you.

You may also check out a similar discussion https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat/can-t-save-quot-the-file-may-be-read-only-or-another-user-may... and see if that helps. 

Regards

Amal