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How do I resize an Adobe Reader file?

Published in Adobe PDF Editing 3 mins read

To resize elements within an Adobe Reader file, such as an image, you need to use the "Edit PDF" tool. Here's how:

  1. Open the PDF: Open the PDF file you want to edit in Adobe Reader.

  2. Access the Edit PDF Tool: On the top toolbar (or in the right-hand pane, depending on your Adobe Reader version), click Tools > Edit PDF > Edit. This activates the editing mode.

  3. Select the Image: Hover your cursor over the image you want to resize. A bounding box should appear around it, indicating that it's selected.

  4. Resize the Image: Click and drag the corners of the bounding box to resize the image. Drag a corner inwards to make the image smaller, or outwards to make it larger.

  5. Save your changes: After resizing, save the PDF to preserve the changes. You can either overwrite the original file or save it as a new file.

Important Considerations:

  • Adobe Acrobat vs. Adobe Reader: The "Edit PDF" tool requires Adobe Acrobat (the paid version) or a trial subscription. Adobe Reader (the free version) only allows for viewing, printing, and commenting. Without Acrobat, you won't be able to directly resize elements within the PDF.
  • Alternative Solutions: If you only have Adobe Reader, you can try alternative solutions:
    • Convert to Word: Convert the PDF to a Word document, resize the image in Word, and then convert it back to PDF. This may affect the formatting.
    • Third-Party PDF Editors: Use a different PDF editor that offers resizing functionality in its free or trial version. Several online and offline PDF editors exist.
    • Image Extraction and Replacement: Extract the image, resize it using an image editing tool (like Photoshop or GIMP), and then replace the original image in the PDF (using a PDF editor with editing capabilities).

Example:

Let's say you have a PDF document with a company logo that's too large. To resize it:

  1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Click "Tools" > "Edit PDF" > "Edit."
  3. Click on the company logo.
  4. Drag one of the corner handles of the logo's bounding box inwards until the logo is the desired size.
  5. Save the PDF.

By following these steps (assuming you have the paid version of Adobe Acrobat or another PDF editor), you can successfully resize elements within your PDF file. Remember to consider the limitations of Adobe Reader and explore alternative solutions if necessary.

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