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page extraction is not allowed in the source pdf documents

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October 26, 2018
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I am trying to combine multiple pdf files into 1 file. I keep getting this error -

"page extraction is not allowed in the source pdf documents"

How do I fix this please?

Correct answer AkanchhaS8194121

Hi Kathmac,

Sorry for the delay in response.

As the error message shared above "Page extraction is not allowed in the source pdf documents", this is a document specific message that generally appears if any of the pdf file is secured and restricted to make any further changes in it.

You need to check which pdf is secured, Open pdf>Document Properties>Security>Page Extraction (allowed or not allowed)

Note: Secured document's properties can only be changed by the document owner, or if you own the document.

Regards,

Akanchha

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Thomasine23700312t9h3

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Hi Kathmac,

Sorry for the delay in response.

As the error message shared above "Page extraction is not allowed in the source pdf documents", this is a document specific message that generally appears if any of the pdf file is secured and restricted to make any further changes in it.

You need to check which pdf is secured, Open pdf>Document Properties>Security>Page Extraction (allowed or not allowed)

Note: Secured document's properties can only be changed by the document owner, or if you own the document.

Regards,

Akanchha

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Harry38040903z3t6

New Participant

very frustrating

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Tariq Ahmad

Community Manager

Good day

I also expreancing same thing, I subcribe this becouse i want to combine files but it's not,

Same message "Page extraction is not allowed in the source pdf documents". i don't have a printer.

Hi @khumeleni_2206,

Thanks for reaching out.
Check if the files you are trying to combine doesnt have any restrictions.
Open files individually, open file Properties, open file in Acrobat press Cmd or Ctrl + D, file properties window will open, go to security tab, check if there is any file restriction.

If there are no file restriction, i would suggest record your screenshot and try combing files, and share the video with us.

Once we know your setup, we can suggest the most effective next steps or escalate this to the product team if needed.

Best regards,
Tariq | Adobe Community Team

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Thabelo Ngwenya

New Participant

I own the document and still there is no option to allow extraction.

try67

Community Expert

Did you create it?

AkanchhaS8194121Correct answer

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Hi Kathmac,

Sorry for the delay in response.

As the error message shared above "Page extraction is not allowed in the source pdf documents", this is a document specific message that generally appears if any of the pdf file is secured and restricted to make any further changes in it.

You need to check which pdf is secured, Open pdf>Document Properties>Security>Page Extraction (allowed or not allowed)

Note: Secured document's properties can only be changed by the document owner, or if you own the document.

Regards,

Akanchha

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aditya5CBE

New Participant

followed the steps , Open pdf>Document Properties>Security>Page Extraction

there is no option to change (allowed or not allowed)

try67

Community Expert

You need Acrobat to be able to do it. It's not possible in the free Reader.

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