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Epub Export Via InDesign Images are Left Instead of Center Aligned

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I’ve designed two reflowable ePubs in the last 48 hours with same image alignment error. I design them all of the time, so it’s not me. Images are not center aligned though I’ve selected align center layout and even manually added object export custom alignment center to the image with same result of left alignment.

Please advise.

Thank you.

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chorner11Correct answer

Inspiring

Hi, there, I was only able to reproduce the error when I used my standard book design template I created before version 21.4.1. When I started a completely new project the images centered correctly. Therefore, it appears old templates are the issue and not usable. Thanks for the assist.

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daisyeditor

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I got this error too, and I was also using an old template. I reverted to 21.3 and it was fixed. I’ll try the latest version again once I’ve created a new template.

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nik.m

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Hi @daisyeditor, just checking in to see if you were able to create a new template to test the latest version again?

Please let us know and we’ll be happy to help, if required.

Thanks,

Nikunj

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daisyeditor

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Not satisfactorily. I had to use workarounds to get that job done, and I haven’t yet had time to investigate further. I discovered though that there was a conflict with object styles. I use these all the time but in this document the only way to get the epub to behave was NOT to use them. I also had to change the size in each image’s object export options from Default to None, otherwise they came out too small. Luckily there were only around 40 images, but that’s not practical going forward. I’m about to start some new epub projects so if f I discover anything else I will report back.

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chorner11AuthorCorrect answer

Inspiring

Hi, there, I was only able to reproduce the error when I used my standard book design template I created before version 21.4.1. When I started a completely new project the images centered correctly. Therefore, it appears old templates are the issue and not usable. Thanks for the assist.

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Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

Hi @chorner11,

Thanks for reaching out and for sharing the details. I tested this on InDesign 21.4.1 on Windows 11, but I wasn't able to reproduce the issue.

To help determine whether this is file-specific, could you please confirm if you've tested multiple files and whether they all produce the same result? Also, please create a new document with a centered image, export it as a reflowable EPUB, and let us know if the issue persists.

As Bob asked earlier, could you also let us know which EPUB reader/viewer you're using? I tested with Adobe Digital Editions, and the images remained centered. Additionally, please verify that both the EPUB Export settings and Object Export Options are set to Center, and share a screenshot of your EPUB Export settings.

If the issue persists, please share the packaged INDD file so I can investigate further:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/preflighting-files-handoff.html#package_files

If the file is confidential, feel free to send it to me via DM using a cloud-sharing service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Looking forward to your update.

Thanks,
Abhishek

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BobLevine

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What version of InDesign? What operating system? What EPUB reader are you testing this with?

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chorner11Author

Inspiring

Hi, Bob, I had the latest 21.4.1 version. I had to roll back to 21.3 to get the images centered. It’s definitely a bug. I’ll hold onto 21.3 until a new update comes out.

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BobLevine

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If it is reproduceable report it here: Adobe InDesign: Bugs: Top (7599 ideas) – Adobe InDesign

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