PDF FIles Corrupted

[StevenMiller]

This was a PDF file that I created with an Epson Scanner. Adobe Reader set as the default program to open it. All was fine. Now I try to open up a PDF file and get
Can’t open the file there is a problem with the File Format
Makes no sense. Does anyone know of a good PDF recovery tool? Free or not.
Thank You!

 

[snowbear]

Have you tried to re-scan the document?

 

[wyogirl]

Try renaming the file and make sure the extension is .pdf

 

[smith.mark]

I am assuming that possibly your version PDF reader is not up to date as
many factors can prevent a PDF from opening.
Some factors include damage to the PDF, or an out-dated version of Reader or Acrobat.
Other factors include unrecognisable file types or PDFs created with non-Adobe programs.
Try the suggestions below as your first troubleshooting steps.
Acrobat Help / Can't open PDF

https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/cant-open-pdf.html

http://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/prv5ph/prv5phug/projs_6.htm

If it is was working and now got corrupted then it needs to be repaired. There are professional tool available to do PDF repair from PDF Recovery Toolbox. https://www.pdf.recoverytoolbox.com/
You can give a try on free version if that file is that important as it all paid versions you need to purchase.

 

[smith.mark]

Perhaps this authoritative source will also help you.

corrupted pdf file? | Adobe Community