save skim annotated pdf as pdf with annotations

Question

I have skim version 1.4.16, and I can't find a way to save a pdf with skim notes as a pdf with annotations that preview 8.0 can read. I can export as a "pdf bundle", but preview 8.0 doesn't want to open such a file. I expect there are many other pdf readers, both in osX land and other OS's, that won't understand the bundle.

Have I missed something?

Answer 1

Skim doesn't save notes and highlights within the PDF file itself. That's why they don't show up in other viewers (much like 'bookmarks' in Preview).

It's possible to export a copy with notes and highlights embedded: File > Export… then choose file format "PDF" and mark the option "With embedded notes". They will show up in Preview and Acrobat. However, Skim can't edit the notes of the exported copy anymore. Apparently, Preview and Acrobat can, though.

Skim FAQ at https://sourceforge.net/p/skim-app/wiki/FAQ/

(based on Skim version 1.4.18, OS X 10.7.5, Acrobat Pro XI)