[GIS] Inserting PDF into ArcMap

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I get this error, when I try to insert a pdf file into ArcMap Layout view. I have clicked on Insert – Object – create from file, browsed the geo pdf and pressed ok. I get this error:

Failed to create object. Make sure the object is entered in the system registry <
I searched for this error and found this:
http://support.esri.com/zh-cn/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/27401
Where can I find the script blocking option in Nod32? defence temporary disable is not enough. Or the problem is not with the scripts running in background in that time?

Best Answer

arcmap does not natively support pdf file format.
you can ...

  1. convert your pdf to an image file format. (like jpg, png, tif, etc)
    I use irfanview with the pdf plugin to do this.
  2. purchase a third party product like terrago publisher.
    EDIT:
    I just noticed that you are probably wanting to insert as an image.

    1 or some derivative will do that.

    In fact file saveas in adobe will do that. (I have pro so not sure if it is in the free reader).
    adobe save
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