Is Acrobat Distiller obsolete?

On May 31, 2013, Distiller Server was discontinued in favor of the PDF Generator component of Adobe LiveCycle.

What is Acrobat Distiller used for?

Distiller is a program within the programs provided as part of the Acrobat package. Its only purpose is to convert Post Script language files into PDF files. The PS files could either stand alone or an intermediate output form form another program used to create the PDF file.

What replaced Adobe Distiller?

Adobe PDF virtual print driver
Professionals in design and publishing studios still use Distiller to produce high-quality PDF outputs, even though the functions on Distiller have been largely replaced with Adobe PDF virtual print driver. Distiller is no longer available as a stand-alone download from Adobe.

Is adobe Distiller part of Acrobat DC?

1 Correct answer Acrobat Distiller is a component of both Acrobat Pro DC and Acrobat Standard DC.

Where is Distiller in Creative Cloud?

Just to clarify, Creative Cloud Desktop App does not show Distiller as a separate app. The Distiller App is included in your Acrobat Pro DC download. Acrobat X is discontinued.

Is Adobe Distiller part of Creative Cloud?

Just to clarify, Creative Cloud Desktop App does not show Distiller as a separate app. The Distiller App is included in your Acrobat Pro DC download.

How do you distill a PDF?

Answer: If someone gives you a PDF that came from a source you suspect isn’t appropriate for your purposes, you can re-distill it by using Adobe’s Acrobat and Distiller applications. Just open the PDF in Acrobat and choose File> Export> PostScript> PostScript.

Is Adobe Distiller part of Acrobat DC?

Is Adobe Distiller part of Acrobat Pro?

Can we install Acrobat without Distiller?

Furthermore, Distiller requires a relatively robust computer to run efficiently and might not perform well on older machines. Therefore, if you want to create PDFs without Acrobat and Distiller, you must install an application from another developer.

How do I distill a PDF?

How do I distill a PDF file to create a new PDF?

  1. Open your file in Acrobat.
  2. Choose File > Save As from the Acrobat menu.
  3. Give the file a new name (do not overwrite the original file)
  4. Under Save As Type, choose PostScript File (*.ps)