Fix Acrobat Create Multiple PDFs Stopping at Landscape Pages
Question details
The user is attempting to batch create PDFs from multiple Word documents, but the process fails and stops whenever it encounters a document with mixed page orientations.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Using Acrobat's 'Create Multiple PDFs from Multiple Files' feature to convert a batch of Word documents.
- Observed behavior
- The conversion process unexpectedly halts when processing a Word document that contains both portrait and landscape pages.
Ensure your Microsoft Word documents are saved in the latest .docx format and that both your word processor and Adobe Acrobat are updated to their latest versions.
Export Individual Word Files to PDF and Combine
Bypass Acrobat's batch creation error by directly exporting the problematic Word documents to PDF individually from within Word, then merging them together.
Adobe Acrobat's PDFMaker add-in sometimes struggles to parse section breaks that change page orientation in Word. Manually exporting from Word leverages Microsoft's native conversion engine, avoiding the Acrobat batch process crash.
Open the mixed-orientation Word document in Microsoft Word. Go to 'File' > 'Export' > 'Create PDF/XPS Document', and save the file as a PDF.
Repeat the export process for all other Word documents you originally intended to batch convert.
Open Adobe Acrobat, navigate to 'Tools' > 'Combine Files', click 'Add Files' to select your newly created PDFs, and click 'Combine' to merge them into a single file.
Use the 'Print to PDF' Feature
Using the Adobe PDF virtual printer can sometimes handle mixed orientations better than the automated batch creation process.
Batch Convert Word to PDF using WPS Office
WPS Office comes with highly compatible, built-in PDF conversion tools that seamlessly handle mixed page orientations (portrait and landscape) without crashing or stopping.
- 1. Access PDF Tools: Open WPS Office and click on the 'PDF' tab located in the main top navigation menu.
- 2. Select Word to PDF: Choose the 'Word to PDF' option from the list of available PDF conversion tools.
- 3. Add Your Files: Click 'Add Files' in the batch converter window and select all the Word documents you want to convert, including those with mixed orientations.
- 4. Convert Without Interruption: Choose your desired output directory and click 'Convert' to process all files accurately and without stopping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Adobe Acrobat struggle with mixed orientation Word documents?
This issue often stems from how the Acrobat PDFMaker add-in interprets page setup breaks in Word. When a section break alters the page orientation from portrait to landscape, the batch converter may fail to process the new dimensions, causing the process to halt.
Can I fix the landscape page issue by changing settings in Adobe Acrobat?
Sometimes, updating the Acrobat PDFMaker settings or unchecking 'Rely on system fonts only' in the Adobe PDF printer preferences can help. However, manually exporting the PDF directly from Word remains the most reliable workaround.
Does WPS Office support batch converting Word files to PDF?
Yes, WPS Office includes a built-in Batch PDF Converter that can handle multiple Word documents simultaneously, accurately preserving mixed page orientations and formatting.
What if I need to merge the PDFs after converting them?
If you are using WPS Office, you can utilize the 'Merge PDF' tool found in the PDF tab to quickly combine multiple converted PDFs into a single, cohesive document.
