Methods to recover Corrupt PDF files

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PDFs also known as (Portable Document Format) are widely used and are considered as the best medium to convey or to share the data. PDF files also have encryption mode hence one can increase the security of their PDF files by applying the password. There are several good features of a PDF file like they offer full document security of higher level as compared to other file formats. It also has some advanced features like free viewer applications, password protection etc.

These files are very compatible and easy to work with as it offers easy integration. The other most useful feature that makes the PDF files very popular is its compatibility. The PDF files are highly compatible and it is supported by any device and on any operating system including IOS, Windows, Android, MacOS, etc.

However they are not good at handling the corruption or malware attack, since they are compatible with almost all the operation systems, they get corrupted very easily. PDF files are more likely to get corrupt than any other file format. Some of the factors include fatal damage to PDF application or damage to the Reader. In this blog we are going to discuss how to recover PDF files, there are several methods by which you can repair PDF file, however in this blog we have described top 4 methods to recover corrupt PDF file. We have described both manual method and PDF recovery tool method.

Some reasons why a PDF file gets corrupted

A PDF file sometimes gets corrupted without showing any warning message. When a PDF gets corrupted, a user can not open them in Adobe Reader or Acrobat. There are several reasons why a PDF file gets corrupted.

  • Improper shutdown:- Improper system shutdowns and sudden power failure can prevent file transfers and downloads which can cause corruption in PDF files.

  • Failure in storage devices:- Failure in hard drives or damaged storage devices can also lead to PDF corruption.

  • While downloading:- Sometimes a PDF gets corrupted while downloading. Improper or any interruption in the internet while downloading PDF files can also lead to corruption in PDF files.

But you don't have to worry, you can easily recover corrupt PDF file without any problem. There are several ways by which you can repair and recover corrupt PDF files.

Methods to recover PDF files

There are several methods by which you can recover or repair the PDF file. In this article we have explained only 4 methods to repair a corrupt PDF file.


Method 1. Restoring the PDF to old version

One of the easiest method to repair a corrupt PDF file is by restoring the PDF to its old version. Press the windows button, choose the “Settings” and browse “Update & Security” option. Once you find the option click on it. One has to enable the Backup option. If the backup function is not enabled then a user may face future risk of PDF corruption. On the other hand if the backup option is enabled then in case of PDF corruption a user may use the “File History” option to repair and recover the PDF file from its previous version.

  • To restore the PDF to old version follow the steps-

  • Go to the destination where the damaged PDF file is saved.

  • Right click on the PDF file.

  • Finally choose the “Restore to previous version” option.

In most cases restoring the PDF file to the old version makes it accessible by using this method, but if in case this method didn't work then you can go with the next method.

Method 2- Update the PDF reader

It may be possible that your PDF reader is missing out some major update and that why you cannot access the PDF file. So, in this case you should update your PDF reader software to the latest version and then check whether you can access the PDF file or not. Its very easy to update the Adobe Acrobat software, just follow these simple steps-

  • Open the Adobe Acrobat and go to “Help” option.

  • In the “Help” option choose “Check for Updates” option.

  • If the update is available then a dialog box will appear, further click on “Download updates”.

  • Within a few seconds the Acrobat gets updated.

  • Now restart your computer and try to access the PDF file.

Method 3- Using other PDF readers

Sometimes it's the fault of PDF reader software, if you cannot access the PDF file in particular format then you should try other PDF reader software or tools. One can try other PDF readers such as Adobe PDF Reader, Adobe Acrobat, etc to open the PDF file.

Method 4. Using a PDF repair tool

If you have tried all the above steps and none of them work, then you should use a PDF repair tool. With a PDF repair tool you not only access the corrupt PDF file but you can also repair the damaged or corrupted PDF files as well.

There are several benefits of using a PDF repair tool. Some of the benefits are-

  • The tool maintains the accuracy of original data including images, text, table, graphics, etc.

  • It offers you multiple recovery modes standard and advanced.

  • It recovers the PDF file without any data alteration and data loss

  • It offers a bulk recover feature hence a user can repair PDF files in bulk quantity.



Conclusion-

Recovering the corrupt PDF files can be a challenging task, however if you implement the above methods correctly or if you follow the above methods correctly then you can easily repair and recover PDF files. In this article we have explained both manual as well as tool methods. First you should try manual methods and if they are ineffective then you should go with a PDF recovery tool. The tool has several advantages over manual methods and it consumes very less time as well as effort in repairing the PDF file. With the tool you can also repair several PDF files or can repair PDF files in bulk.