Playing embedded audio files in PDF on MacBook (

Am trying to play audio files embedded in pdf textbook like document. Have tried Preview, PDF Reader, PDF Reader PRO Lite, iBooks, Quick time etc. What is the best app to use and if already listed what do I need to change to enable?

Posted on Sep 1, 2020 8:19 AM

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Sep 1, 2020 8:35 AM in response to Vanative92

Have you tried Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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