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Eager_style01f5
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Sep 17, 2026 10:45 AM UTC
Question

Export EPUB without lossing image placement

I am working on a complex layout in InDesign 2026 that contains a large number of images and tables. When I export the file to an EPUB, all the images and tables are being pushed to the very end of the chapter (or book) instead of remaining in their original layout positions.Manually cutting and pasting the HTML code for every single asset in the exported EPUB is too time-consuming.Is there a specific export setting, native feature (like Object Anchoring), or an existing script that can automatically force images and tables to retain their inline positioning relative to the surrounding text during EPUB export? Any workflow tips or automation solutions would be greatly appreciated!

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    nik.m
    Community Manager
    nik.mCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    Sep 23, 2026 9:41 AM UTC

    Hi ​@Eager_style01f5, just wanted to follow up on this conversation to see if the suggestions helped. If not, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help further. 

     

    Thanks, 

    Nikunj  

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    lalaggia
    Participant
    Sep 17, 2026 12:51 PM UTC

    Are your mages anchored? They need to be anchored in order to export in place. 

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    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Sep 17, 2026 11:10 AM UTC

    Complex documents such as the one you’re describing do not lend themselves to reflowable EPUB. You can try fixed layout but the reader apps for that format can be very flaky.

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