Fix Cannot Create a PDF Portfolio from JPEGs in Acrobat X on Mac
Question details
The user is unable to create a PDF portfolio from JPEG files using Acrobat X on a Mac, encountering a stalled creation process.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat X 10.1.1
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Creating a PDF portfolio by importing multiple JPEG image files.
- Observed behavior
- The PDF portfolio window appears completely blank and the progress bar stalls, preventing the document creation from completing.
Ensure you have an active internet connection to download necessary software patches and save any open documents before restarting your application.
Update Adobe Acrobat X to Version 10.1.16
Installing the latest patch for Acrobat X can resolve bugs related to PDF portfolio creation and stalled progress bars.
Acrobat version 10.1.1 contains known bugs regarding portfolio creation on macOS. Updating the application to version 10.1.16, which was the final release for this software on October 13, 2015, typically resolves this specific issue.
Launch your Adobe Acrobat X application on your macOS device.
Navigate to the top menu bar, click on 'Help', and select 'Check for Updates'. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
If the built-in updater fails, visit the official Adobe Release Notes archive online to manually download and run the installer for the 10.1.16 update patch.
Easily Combine Images to PDF with WPS Office
If you are struggling with outdated and unsupported software like Acrobat X, switch to WPS Office. The built-in WPS PDF editor allows you to seamlessly combine multiple JPEG images into a single, high-quality PDF document without stalls or compatibility issues.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch WPS Office on your Mac and navigate to the 'PDF' tab on the home screen.
- 2. Select Picture to PDF: Click on the 'Picture to PDF' tool found in the main workspace or under the PDF Tools menu.
- 3. Import JPEG Files: Click 'Add Pictures' and select all the JPEG images you wish to compile into your new document.
- 4. Convert and Save: Arrange the sequence of the images if needed, select your output preferences, and click 'Convert' to instantly generate and save your PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my progress bar stall when creating a PDF portfolio on Mac?
A stalled progress bar is typically caused by software bugs or compatibility issues in older application versions like Acrobat X 10.1.1. Updating the software to its latest patch or switching to a modern PDF editor usually resolves the conflict.
Can I still download updates for Adobe Acrobat X?
Yes. Although Adobe Acrobat X is no longer officially supported, you can still manually download the final update patch (version 10.1.16) from Adobe's official Release Notes and update archive.
Is Adobe Acrobat X supported on the latest macOS?
No, Adobe Acrobat X reached its official end-of-life in 2015. It is no longer updated and is not guaranteed to function correctly on modern macOS releases, often leading to unresolvable graphical and performance bugs.
