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How to Optimize an xml PDF that has already been filled out

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I have created a pdf file in Livecycle and forgot to uncheck embed fonts. I have already sent out the pdf form and Extended Features in Adobe Reader.  I have received over 300 forms back. Is there anyway to reduce the file size with forms already filled out? Are there any work arounds?

PLEASE HELP!! I appreicate any assistance you can provide.

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Can you export the data from the filled out PDFs and import it into a new PDF that doesn't have embedded fonts?

Kyle

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That does work. But is there a way to batch this so I don't have to export each form individually?

Thank you for your response!

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You can use Acrobat's Action Wizard.

Create a new action and execute this JavaScript on the folder of your PDFs:

vName = this.documentFileName.replace(/\.pdf$/i,".xml");

xfa.host.exportData(vName,0);

Kyle

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Kyle: Thank you so much this worked wonderfully!!!

I hate to ask this, but do you have a javascript for the importing process. I have not been able to find one thus far. Thank you so much. You have no idea how many hours I have spent trying to troubleshoot this issue.

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Although there is a way to use the Action Wizard to re-import the XML it can be tedious to appropriately rename all the XML files.

I made a web app that my department uses to batch update all the PDFs that the recipients filled out into the latest version of the PDF.

I made a standalone version you can use here.

This application is AS IS. Use at your own risk and expense.

I'll expect my cheque in the mail ; )

Kyle

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You are not kidding! I should send you a check in the mail. That is a fantastic tool! Thank you so much, you just saved me hours of work.