Allow attachments to start applications

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to set permissions for opening non-PDF attachments in their native apps while using Adobe Acrobat.

Windows

Select Menu > Preferences.

Select Trust Manager under Categories.

In the PDF File Attachments section, select the checkbox for Allow opening of non-PDF file attachments with external applications.

Select OK.

macOS

Select Acrobat > Preferences.

Select Trust Manager under Categories.

In the PDF File Attachments section, select the checkbox for Allow opening of non-PDF file attachments with external applications.

Select OK.