PDF Document Management Software, Services & Support

How do I distill a PDF file to create a new PDF?

ANSWER: There are times when PDF files will not process correctly with our software. This is generally due to "malformed" PDF files that have been created by software other than Adobe's Distiller. We usually run problem files through Distiller as a way to "clean" them up. Listed below are instructions for running your file through Distiller.

• Open your file in Acrobat
• Choose File > Save As from the Acrobat menu
• Give the file a new name (do not overwrite the original file)
• Under Save As Type, choose PostScript File (*.ps)
• Open the Acrobat Distiller and browse for this file or go to the directory where the file exists and double click on the file - this will open and run the Distiller
• A new PDF file will be created with the new name you gave the PostScript file.

You must have Acrobat Standard or Professional installed on your computer to use the Distiller that is provided with Acrobat.

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Last updated: Thursday, February 5, 2009