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Acrobat offers a number of ways to stamp information on documents using either the Headers/Footers function or Bates Stamping.

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Unfortunately— out of the box— Acrobat does not allow you to stamp the document File Name on the document very easily.

Click the Action column next to Portable Document Format (PDF), and then select an application to open the PDF. For example, to use the Acrobat plug-in within the browser, choose Use Adobe Acrobat (in Firefox). Adobe Acrobat plug-in also known as AutoSplit plug-in enables to split, merge and rename PDF documents. Key Features Extraction: Adobe Acrobat plug-in is a program for extracting the content of a PDF file. The Topaz ® Adobe Acrobat plug-in for PC and Mac allows you to add, pre-place, sign, view, and validate signatures in PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.

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Why would I need to stamp a file name on the document?

There are a number of legal workflows (discovery, exhibit preparation) that may result in the renaming of files. Preserving the original file name may be important so that you can establish the provenance of a file.

In addition to the file name, PDF documents also have a Document Title property which is different than the file name.

You can view the Document Title property of a PDF by choosing File> Properties and clicking on the Properties tab:

Fortunately, Acrobat X Pro Actions come to the rescue!

With a bit of JavaScript, we’ve put together a useful add-on for anybody who wants to stamp filenames on documents.

Acrobat X File Name Stamper Action

The Acrobat X File Name Stamper Action automates the process of stamping:

  • File Name
  • File Name + Date
  • Document Title
  • User-entered text

When you run the Action, you’ll be asked to select the files you wish to process. Then, you can choose various options in the Actions window:

How do I get the File Name Stamper Action?

You can get the Filename Stamper Action over on the Actions Exchange on AcrobatUsers.com,

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Alternately, you can download it direct below.

The PDF document you download below includes:

  1. Installation and use instructions
  2. Action (embedded in the PDF)

Enjoy!

Filename_Stamper.pdf (682K)

Hint:

Right-click and Choose Save Target As . . . to save to your desktop

You will need Acrobat X Pro to run the Action

Windows users: If you are on a Windows computer, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | Windows.

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a two-step process. First you download the installation package, and then you install Acrobat Reader DC from that package file. You do not have to remove the older version of Reader before installing Acrobat Reader DC.

Before you install, always make sure that your system meets the minimum system requirements.

You need Mac OS X 10.9 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If your operating system is older,
you can install an earlier version of Reader. For step-by-step instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader on Mac OS.

Note:

Not sure which version of Mac OS you have? Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of your screen, then choose About This Mac.

  1. Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and click Install now.

    Note:

    You need Mac OS X 10.9 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If you're running Mac OS X 10.8 or older, the Adobe Reader download page looks like this:

    You can install an older version of Acrobat Reader. For instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader on Mac OS.

  2. When asked whether to save the .dmg file, select Save File.

    Note:

    If you do not see this dialog box, another window could be blocking it. Try moving any other windows out of the way.

  3. Double-click the .dmg file. (If you don't see the Downloads window, choose Tools > Downloads.)

  4. Double-click Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to start the installation.

  5. When asked if you are sure that you want to open the file, click Open.

  6. When prompted, enter your macOS user name and password.
    In case you do not remember your password, refer the Apple document: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT202860

  7. When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, click Finish.

  1. Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and click Install now.

    Note:

    You need Mac OS X 10.9 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If you're running Mac OS X 10.8 or older, the Adobe Reader download page looks like this:

    You can install an older version of Acrobat Reader. For instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader on Mac OS.

  2. Double-click the .dmg file. (If you don't see the Safari Downloads window, click Finder > (User Name) > Downloads.)

  3. Double-click Install Adobe Acrobat ReaderDC to start the installation.

  4. When asked if you are sure that you want to open the file, click Open.

  5. When prompted, enter your macOS user name and password.
    In case you do not remember your password, refer the Apple document: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT202860

  6. When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, click Finish.

  1. Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and click Install now.

    Note:

    You need Mac OS X 10.9 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If you're running Mac OS X 10.8 or older, the Adobe Reader download page looks like this:

    You can install an older version of Acrobat Reader. For instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader on Mac OS.

  2. When the file appears at the bottom of the browser, click the file. (If you don't see the file, choose Downloads from the Chrome menu.)

  3. Double-click Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to start the installation.

  4. When asked if you are sure that you want to open the file, click Open.

  5. When prompted, enter your macOS user name and password.
    In case you do not remember your password, refer the Apple document: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT202860.

  6. When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, click Finish.

To see if other users are experiencing similar download and installation problems, visit the Acrobat Reader user forum. Try posting your problem on the forums for interactive troubleshooting. When posting on forums, include your operating system and product version number.

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