Prepare accessible documentation of the product's safety features in [pdf] format, verify accessibility tags, and send…
Open Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
Go to the File menu and select Create, then choose PDF Portfolio.
Best practiceUsing the PDF Portfolio option keeps original file formats intact, unlike combining files into a single PDF.
In the PDF Portfolio workspace, click Add Files.
Browse and select the files you want to include (PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, images, etc.), then click Open.
Repeat the previous step to add more files or folders as needed.
Arrange the files in your preferred order by dragging them within the Portfolio workspace.
Best practiceYou can create folders within the Portfolio to organize files by type or project.
Click File and select Save Portfolio.
Choose a location, enter a file name, and click Save.
CautionPDF Portfolios require Adobe Acrobat or Reader for full functionality; some features may not work in third-party PDF viewers.
You can preview and open individual files directly from within the PDF Portfolio without extracting them.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
A PDF Portfolio is like a digital folder that holds many different types of files, such as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and images. It is useful because it keeps each file separate and in its original format, even when you send them all together as one package. This is important when you need to show original documents, not just one combined PDF.
| Feature | What it does | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| PDF Portfolio | Puts files into a container; each file stays separate and in its original type. | When you need to keep each source file distinct (e.g., emails, spreadsheets, CAD drawings). |
| Combine Files | Merges all selected files into one single PDF document. | When you want one continuous document, like a report made from several chapters. |
If you have many large files, your PDF Portfolio might be slow. For the best performance, try to keep your portfolio to fewer than 15 files or a total size under 50 MB. This will help Acrobat work smoothly when you create and open it.
You would use a PDF Portfolio because it offers a more professional and organized way to present your files. Unlike a simple zip file, a PDF Portfolio allows you to view and interact with the files directly within Acrobat, often with a visual layout. It also provides a single, secure PDF container for all your documents, which can be helpful for official submissions.
Yes, you can add many different types of files to a PDF Portfolio. It is designed to bundle mixed file types without merging them. This means you can include emails, spreadsheets, CAD drawings, PowerPoint presentations, and more, all within the same portfolio, and they will keep their original format.