Embedding fonts in existing PDF

Is there a way to embed the fonts in a PDF? We often receive PDFs from outside sources that we don't have access to the native file. If the font is not on my system, I occasionally replace with a similar font, but it isn't always feasible. Any help would be appreciated.

>Is there a way to embed the fonts in a PDF?
Yes, and this is normal and recommended. You mean, though, I think,
embedding late in the day. The PDF Optimizer can do that.
> If the font is not on my system, I occasionally replace with a similar font, but it isn't always feasible.
The font would need to be on your system to be embedded, though.
Aandi Inston

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