How do I add both PDFs and Excel files to a PDF Portfolio in Acrobat?

Open Acrobat and start a new PDF Portfolio. Click Add Files and choose your PDF files. Click Add Files again to pick your Excel files. Repeat for any other files you want. Click Create to finish the Portfolio.

What is a PDF Portfolio and why would I use it instead of combining files?

A PDF Portfolio is a special type of file in Acrobat that holds many different files together, like a folder. Each file inside keeps its original type, so a Word file stays a Word file, and a spreadsheet stays a spreadsheet. You use a Portfolio when you want to send or keep files together but not mix them into one PDF. This is useful if you have files of different types or need to keep the original versions for editing later.

If my scan is blurry, will putting it in a PDF Portfolio fix the quality?

No, adding a blurry scan to a PDF Portfolio will not fix the scan's quality. The Portfolio only keeps your files together; it does not change or improve them.

How is PDF Portfolio different from Combine in Acrobat?

PDF Portfolio Combine. Keeps each file separate Merges everything into one PDF Files keep their original types All files become pages in one PDF Good for mixed types Best for similar files

Why should I keep my PDF Portfolio under 15 files or 50 MB?

Large Portfolios can be slow to open or share. Keeping it small helps Acrobat work better. It is easier for others to download and use.

Review and comment on files within a PDF Portfolio in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

3 ways to ask · copy any one

AExecute — “help me do it”Help me review and comment on each file in…+

Help me review and comment on each file in the PDF Portfolio [file name or description].

when the reply comes backWould you like tips for giving better feedback?

BImprove — “do it better”Check my comments in this PDF Portfolio and suggest how…+

Check my comments in this PDF Portfolio [file name or description] and suggest how I can make them clearer or more helpful.

when the reply comes backNeed help organizing your comments for each file?

CDecide — “help me choose”Look at the files in this PDF Portfolio and help…+

Look at the files in this PDF Portfolio [file name or description] and help me decide which one I should comment on first.

when the reply comes backWant to learn how to highlight important parts in your review?

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

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Open the PDF Portfolio in Adobe Acrobat.
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In the left navigation pane, select the file within the Portfolio you want to review.
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Click the Open File button or double-click the file to open it in the main viewing area.
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Select the Comment tool from the right pane or the toolbar.
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Add comments, highlights, or markups as needed using the available commenting tools.
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Save your comments by clicking Save or by closing the file and confirming to save changes if prompted.
Best practiceIf collaborating with a team, consider using color-coded comments or initials to distinguish reviewers. (BLOGS)
NoteEach file in a PDF Portfolio is independent; comments are saved within the individual files, not the Portfolio container. (ADOBE)

In the appWith the API

You can use all standard commenting tools on individual files inside a PDF Portfolio, just as you would on standalone PDFs.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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PDF PortfolioA PDF file that holds several files together, like a folder.ExampleThe client received a PDF Portfolio containing the proposal, budget, and project timeline all in one file.

CommentA note or message added to a file to give feedback or ask questions.ExampleYou add a note to a report asking the author to clarify a specific paragraph.

ReviewWhen people look at a file and add their comments to it.ExampleThe team will review the draft proposal and add their comments before the meeting.

The real tasks

the one, listed here

Combine survey notes and GIS export layers into one reference file that crews can open on-site.

FAQ

about this task

To review and comment, open the PDF Portfolio in Adobe Acrobat, choose the file you want to look at, and use the comment tools to add your feedback. Each file can be opened and commented on separately.

A PDF Portfolio is like a folder that holds many files, which can be different types, all in one PDF. A regular PDF is just one document.

Adding comments helps others understand your thoughts, suggestions, or questions about each file. It makes group work and feedback clearer and more helpful.

You can open and view non-PDF files in a Portfolio, but you can only add comments directly if the file is a PDF. For other types, you may need to comment in a separate note.

It's best to review one file at a time and use clear, simple comments. You can also use labels or highlight tools to make your feedback easy to find.

Review and comment on files within a PDF Portfolio

When to use it

AI prompts

How to do it

Glossary

The real tasks

Who does this

FAQ

Sources

Adobe help