Messages in MacOS 15.4.1 doesn't work with PDF files (won't open them)

I updated our two Macs to Sequoia 15.4.1 (one an M2 Pro, the other an M3). After updating, if either computer receives a PDF file in 'Messages', the file can't be opened. If I try to open, I get an error that reads "The file could not be opened. It may be damaged or use a file format that preview doesn't recognize". The same file can be received on devices that have not been updated to the latest OS (including on iOS or iPad OS).

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 18, 2025 6:25 AM

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