Import PDF Image into Publisher --PLEASE HELP

[Gail Miller]

Hello..

I publish a newsletter that accepts advertising. Several of my clients have
started sending their ads to me as PDF files. I've tried using the PDF
Selection tool in Acrobat Reader (7.0), taking a snapshot of the image and
pasting it into Publisher.

However, for some reason it is inserted as a much smaller graphic than when
it was in the original PDF file and when I stretch it, the text is
distorted. I'm tearing out my hair as I write this because I'm on a tight
deadline and have tried all the "help" resource I could think of before
writing to you (MS Publisher knowledge base, Google, Adobe Reader Help,
etc.)

There must be some simple solution that I'm just drawing a blank on. Your
assistance will be MUCH appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TIA...Gail Miller

 

[JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]]

(Please understand that I have Acrobat Pro so I may be able to do something
you can't.) Have you tried Insert|Object and then select Adobe Acrobat
document?

It's late and I'm tired but it worked for me.

 

[Gail Miller]

Tried that and Publisher said :

"Publisher can't launch or communicate with the OLE server program to
complete this task. There may be enough disk space or there may be a problem
with the server program." [told me how to make disk space available] Then
said: "If you suspect a problem with the server program, try reinstalling
it."

I'm certain it's not a disk space problem -- and I have no idea what to
reinstall!

That was the message from "Insert Object>Create New"
If I try "Insert Object>From File" it gives me the whole PDF page -- I only
want the graphic that's on it!

When I take the snapshot, it's like Acrobat is creating a "scalable" file --
but when I resize it (by dragging corners) of course the text is distorted.

Older versions of Publisher had a picture frame that one could size (if
memory serves) and then the "scalable" picture that was imported into that
frame came in at that size.

Thanks for responding. If you can think of anything else to add I'll be ever
more grateful!

Gail

(Please understand that I have Acrobat Pro so I may be able to do
something you can't.) Have you tried Insert|Object and then select Adobe
Acrobat document?

It's late and I'm tired but it worked for me.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

Hello..

I publish a newsletter that accepts advertising. Several of my clients
have started sending their ads to me as PDF files. I've tried using the
PDF Selection tool in Acrobat Reader (7.0), taking a snapshot of the
image and pasting it into Publisher.

However, for some reason it is inserted as a much smaller graphic than
when it was in the original PDF file and when I stretch it, the text is
distorted. I'm tearing out my hair as I write this because I'm on a tight
deadline and have tried all the "help" resource I could think of before
writing to you (MS Publisher knowledge base, Google, Adobe Reader Help,
etc.)

There must be some simple solution that I'm just drawing a blank on. Your
assistance will be MUCH appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TIA...Gail Miller

 

[Ed Bennett]

I publish a newsletter that accepts advertising. Several of my
clients have started sending their ads to me as PDF files. I've tried
using the PDF Selection tool in Acrobat Reader (7.0), taking a
snapshot of the image and pasting it into Publisher.

OK, try the following:

Step One: Download and install GhostScript from
http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/
Step Two: Download and install GSView from the same location
Step Three: Open the PDF of your choice in GSView.
Step Four: Go to File > Convert
Step Five: Select "bmp16m" (not "bmp16")
Step Six: Select the page you wish to convert in the pane on the right, and
select "300dpi"
Step Seven: Click OK
Step Eight: Select a location to save your file, and a filename (make sure
it ends in .bmp).
Step Nine: Open the file in a graphics application (if you don't have one,
use Irfanview from http://www.irfanview.com) to crop the image to the area
that you want and to save it as a smaller file (I recommend PNG)
Step Ten: Import this image into Publisher.

 

[Gail Miller]

O Ed Bennett -- you are my New Best Friend for sure! And a genius,
lifesaver -- all those things!

Thank you, thank you!! Had a little trouble figuring out which one (and how
many) of the Ghostscript files I needed, but once done, it worked perfectly.
Your instructions for converting, saving, etc, were foolproof and I saved
the results in the .png format. I wasn't aware that Publisher would accept
that. Hooray!

I am so grateful. Please take a copy of this message to your boss and tell
her/him you deserve a raise!!

Warm regards,
Gail