Exporting PDF into a usable format or changing embedded fonts
I have inherited a huge PDF document with embedded fonts. I need to export this document as formatted to ANYTHING I can then edit. I don't have all of the original fonts, but I can get close. Here's the problem - everything I try, from what Acrobat Pro can export to and all commercial applications I have tried, fail to render this document into something easily reformatted. Is there anything at all I can try to get this document exported to a usable format?
I have both the Mac and Windows Acrobat Pro, so a solution for either platform would work. If only I could un-embed fonts or change embedded fonts!
Thanks
Do you tried to do a save as "Adobe PDF Files, Optimized". You can click on setting then reduce your file size by many way, including un-embed Font.
If you want to edit your pdf, you can use Adobe Illustrator.
Check also Files--> Properties if your PDF have security setting engaged.
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