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How to Stop Adobe Acrobat Creating Ad Text Files When Exporting PDFs
Question details
The user wants to prevent Adobe Acrobat from automatically generating an unwanted advertisement text file when exporting a PDF to an external drive.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- iPhone 13 Pro Max (iOS)
- Scenario
- Exporting a PDF document to an external storage drive using an iPhone.
- Observed behavior
- An extra .txt file containing an Adobe advertisement is automatically created alongside the exported PDF document.
Ensure your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network, as resolving this bug requires downloading the latest app update from the App Store.
Update Adobe Acrobat to the Latest Version
This issue was identified as a software bug by Adobe and has been fully patched in newer application releases. Updating the app resolves the problem.
Adobe support has confirmed that the creation of automated advertisement text files during PDF export was a known issue in older versions of the iOS application. The development team has released a fix in the most recent update.
Unlock your iPhone and tap on the 'App Store' icon from your home screen.
Tap on your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner of the App Store screen to view available updates.
Scroll down to the 'Upcoming Automatic Updates' section. Locate 'Adobe Acrobat Reader' in the list and tap the 'Update' button next to it.
Once the update is installed, open Adobe Acrobat, connect your external drive, and try exporting a PDF again. The unwanted advertisement text file will no longer be generated.
Edit and Export PDFs Cleanly Using WPS Office
If you are tired of software bugs or unwanted promotional files cluttering your external drives, WPS Office is an excellent, lightweight alternative. It offers powerful PDF editing, seamless conversion, and a clean, ad-free export experience on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows.
- 1. Open your document in WPS Office: Download WPS Office from the App Store, launch the app, and open the PDF or document you wish to export.
- 2. Select the Export option: Tap the 'Tools' menu at the bottom, navigate to the 'File' tab, and select 'Save As' or 'Export'.
- 3. Save to your external drive: Choose 'Files' or 'Local', select your connected external drive under the iOS Locations menu, and tap 'Save'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Adobe Acrobat create a .txt file when I save a PDF on my iPhone?
In older versions of the Adobe Acrobat iOS app, a software bug caused the application to automatically generate a promotional text file alongside the exported PDF. This issue has been fully resolved in newer updates available on the App Store.
How do I export a PDF to an external drive on my iPhone?
You can export a PDF by opening it in your PDF viewer, tapping the Share or Export icon, selecting 'Save to Files', and then choosing your connected external drive under the 'Locations' menu.
Does deleting the Adobe ad text file affect my exported PDF?
No, deleting the automatically generated .txt advertisement file will not affect your PDF document or its contents in any way. It is completely safe to delete.
