Inserting a barcode in a pdf file in Adobe Acrobat Pro

[Adobesnstyle]

I have a PDF bookcover created for a printed book, but I'm having trouble inserted the barcode (a eps file , and pdf file ). How do I insert the barcode into the bookcover file in Adobe Acrobat? Please help!

[pwillener]

See if anything in here helps: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/285464

[pwillener]

Adobesnstyle wrote:

I'm having trouble inserted the barcode (a eps file , and pdf file ).

What software are you using?

[Adobesnstyle]

Hi Pat,

Thanks for responding , I'm new at this, but the only problem I have is learning how to add the barcode to the pdf book cover.

The software I have is only Word 2014 and Adobe Acrobat Pro. I don't have a problem opening the eps in word or Adobe , but how do I add it to the actual pdf file.

I need step by step instructions.Can you help?

[pwillener]

What version of Acrobat Pro?  I will give you detailed instructions later today.

[Adobesnstyle]

Hi Pat,

Adobe Acrobat XI Pro 11.0.

Thanks ,

Elizabeth.

[Adobesnstyle]

Pat thanks for helping me. The version is Adobe Acrobat XI Pro 11.0. 

Thanks,

Elizabeth

[pwillener]

Ok, I created an .eps file, and I'm afraid that I couldn't find a way to insert it into a .pdf; this means you must first convert the .eps file into another image file, e.g. .tiff, .jpeg, .png, or similar.  You can do that with Acrobat, although it is easier with Photoshop.

1. Convert .eps file to .tiff file

1. open .eps file in Acrobat
2. File | Save as |
3. Save as type: TIFF (or PNG, or JPEG)
4. click Save

2. Insert .tiff file into .pdf

1. open .pdf file in Acrobat
2. click on Tools, then Content Editing
3. click Add Image
4. select the converted .tif file and click Open
5. the inserted image should become visible; move it to its destination location
6. see the below image for an ISBN barcode I have just inserted into an empty space of a back bookcover

If it is indeed an ISBN barcode image you need to insert, I highly recommend that you convert your .eps file to a high-quality image type like TIFF.  JPEG images can get compressed and create a low-quality image.  Low-quality barcodes on books can sometimes not be read by barcode scanners; therefore my recommendation to use a high-quality image.

Let me know if you have any further questions, or need clarification somewhere.

[pwillener]

Continued in https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1677729 - with an easier solution.