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PDF Embedded Attachments Guide

PDF files can contain embedded attachments that are not easily accessible without specific software. Users can access these attachments using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro, which provide an Attachments pane for viewing and extracting files. Instructions for accessing and managing embedded attachments are provided, along with a note on potential variations in software versions.

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PDF Embedded Attachments Guide

PDF files can contain embedded attachments that are not easily accessible without specific software. Users can access these attachments using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro, which provide an Attachments pane for viewing and extracting files. Instructions for accessing and managing embedded attachments are provided, along with a note on potential variations in software versions.

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Using Embedded Attachments in PDF Files with Adobe Acrobat

A PDF file can include one or more files embedded within it, allowing multiple files to be bundled into one document.
These embedded attachments cannot normally be seen or accessed unless certain software is used.

Some web browsers do not provide a way to access embedded attachments in a PDF but some do. If your browser
does have this feature, you may see a paperclip icon that you can use to view the list of embedded attachments in
the PDF you are viewing. You might also be able to install an extension in your web browser, like Adobe Acrobat
extension, that will let you access the attachments.

If you download a PDF that contains embedded attachments, you can open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe
Acrobat Pro to access those attachments.

Please see below for step-by-step instructions on opening embedded attachments from a PDF in Acrobat Reader or
Acrobat Pro. Other applications may be capable of accessing embedded attachments, but they will not be covered
here.

Embedded attachments can be accessed (viewed or extracted) using either Acrobat Reader or Acrobat Pro.
Attachments can only be added or changed using Acrobat Pro.

Please note: The screenshots here are for the current version of Acrobat at the time this document was written. If
they do not match what you have, please consult current Adobe documentation.
Accessing Embedded Attachments in Acrobat Pro or Reader

After downloading the PDF file, open it in Acrobat Reader or Acrobat Pro.

Acrobat has an Attachments pane that lists any files embedded in the opened PDF.

If you don’t see the Attachments pane, click on the paper clip icon to open it.
If you don’t see a paperclip icon, it may be on a side bar that is collapsed. You can click on the small arrow on either
side of the window to open it. The side bar may be on the left or right side.
By this point, you show be able to see the list of embedded attachments in the PDF file.

If a yellow “Protected View” banner is shown at the top of the window, click “Enable All Features”. You must do this
step or you will receive an error message in the next step.

You can now save the embedded file as a separate file or open it directly. You may see a warning popup. It is a good
idea to be careful opening embedded files. Click OK to open the embedded file. You can also select “Always allow
opening files of this type” if you do not wish to be prompted again.
If you opened the embedded file, it will be opened in the appropriate application.

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