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pamelanow
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February 26, 2026
Question

Cannot Export PDF from InDesign 2026 Book Files Created in InDesign 2025

  • February 26, 2026
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many other problems, too. windows 11

 

    3 replies

    Community Expert
    February 27, 2026

    Does this happen with all books or only a particular book?

    -Manan
    Peter Spier
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 26, 2026

    If what ​@Mike Witherell suggested doesn’t solve the problem, export (or save as) each of the files as .idml, then open those in 2025 and save with new names. Create a new Book in 2025 and add the converted files.

    Check things carefully. Changing versions can cause text to reflow, especially if you do any additional editing.

    Mike Witherell
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 26, 2026

    Hi Pamela,

    Likely there is no need to go back to 2025 version. Instead try these steps:

    1. Make sure you are patched up to InDesign 2026 21.2 version. 
    1. Have a look at Windows Updates and run the updates showing up in February. 

    Reboot and test again.

    Possibly blow preferences in InDesign and restart after trying the above steps.

    Mike Witherell