- Open Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, then click "File" and "Open." Select the PDF file you want to change, then click "Open" again.
- Make changes to the PDF file.
- Click "File" and "Save" in Acrobat to save the changes you made to the original file without making a copy.
Why can't I save a PDF file after editing?
Not being able to save your PDF file after editing can be related to not having the latest Adobe Acrobat version installed. Changing the storage setting is usually a quick way to solve the error right away. Running Adobe Acrobat with administrator rights can also solve any saving PDF-related errors.
How do I save a PDF after editing?
- To save changes to the current file, choose File > Save.
- To save a copy of a PDF, choose File > Save As.
- In Acrobat Reader, choose File > Save As or File > Save As Other > Text.
- To save a copy of a PDF Portfolio, choose File >Save As Other > PDF Portfolio.