Open JOBOPTIONS files

  • Full name
    Adobe Acrobat Job Options Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a JOBOPTIONS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a JOBOPTIONS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your JOBOPTIONS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is JOBOPTIONS file?

With the file extension JOBOPTIONS files are marked, which should standardize the PDF generation process. These Job Options files are created with the Acrobat Distiller and contain settings and specifications for the output of data and images to a PDF document. These include, for example, security settings, fonts, colors or resolutions.

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In turn, a JOBOPTIONS file can be processed by most Adobe Creative Suite products, ensuring that PDFs are always created in the same way.

For example, print service providers can ensure that PDFs meet certain standards by sending a JOBOPTIONS template to their customers.

Acrobat Distiller is part of Acrobat Suite.

Programs which can open a JOBOPTIONS file

How to open file with JOBOPTIONS extension?

In order to open a file with JOBOPTIONS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening JOBOPTIONS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with JOBOPTIONS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Distiller or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening JOBOPTIONS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support JOBOPTIONS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of JOBOPTIONS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Distiller as the default program for opening JOBOPTIONS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate JOBOPTIONS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Distiller applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Distiller has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with JOBOPTIONS files

Sometimes problems with opening JOBOPTIONS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • JOBOPTIONS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open JOBOPTIONS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • JOBOPTIONS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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