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Stephen coyl
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April 18, 2017
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Embedding video in an interactive pdf

  • April 18, 2017
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Hi,

I am creating an advert that will be in the format of a pdf, I have embedded video into the pdf and exported as an interactive pdf. When I open the pdf the video works fine, but when I ask colleagues to open it they are prompted with a 'download the latest version of flash' dialogue box.

I would like anyone to be able to open and view the video without having to update software. Is there a video format I can use that will solve this issue? Or does indesign convert videos to flash on export?

Many thanks,

Stephen

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    Correct answer BobLevine

    Thanks for the reply Chad, I'm using DC. The aim is to bypass people having to download new software, I totally understand it's a compatibility issue just wondered if there was a work around, changing the format of the video etc. The video itself is 1mb so it's small.


    The issues you're having is why I wrote this: http://boblevine.us/its-okay-to-say-no-to-interactive-pdf/

    It's okay to say no to interactive PDF

    The good news is that PDF 2.0 is on the horizon and promises to eliminate a lot of these pain points. When it will be widely available however is still a question.

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    Derek Cross
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    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
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    April 18, 2017

    Try Publish Online or FXL ePub.

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    Stephen coylAuthor
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    April 18, 2017

    Thanks for the reply Derek. I would like to send this out via email thats why I wanted a pdf. We have just tested the epub format on windows and again prompted with 'need extra software'. The idea is that anyone can open this file and see the video regardless of the platform they are using.

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 18, 2017

    You'd probably do better linking to a YouTube video or similar.

    Have a read of Bob Levine's blog on PDFs It's okay to say no to interactive PDF

    Also have a look at in5: Ajar Productions: in5 - Home

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