Failed to Export the PDF file in Windows

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May 17, 2024
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When attempting to export the PDF file on Windows 10 22H2 using InDesign, I encounter the following error: "Failed to Export the PDF file.Possible cause of failure is present on spread with page number "1"."

I've found solutions to this issue on forums, but they were all for Mac users. I'm seeking guidance on how to resolve this on Windows.

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Correct answer Robert at ID-Tasker

When attempting to export the PDF file on Windows 10 22H2 using InDesign, I encounter the following error: "Failed to Export the PDF file.Possible cause of failure is present on spread with page number "1"."

I've found solutions to this issue on forums, but they were all for Mac users. I'm seeking guidance on how to resolve this on Windows.

By @darlang

You have to "divide and conquer" in order to find the culprit.

Go to the first page - delete rest of the pages.

Then delete top/bottom half - or left/right - of this page and export.

If you don't have an error - then the problem is in the half that you've deleted.

You have to keep deleting in half till you get to the last element.

Robert at ID-TaskerCorrect answer

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When attempting to export the PDF file on Windows 10 22H2 using InDesign, I encounter the following error: "Failed to Export the PDF file.Possible cause of failure is present on spread with page number "1"."

I've found solutions to this issue on forums, but they were all for Mac users. I'm seeking guidance on how to resolve this on Windows.

By @darlang

You have to "divide and conquer" in order to find the culprit.

Go to the first page - delete rest of the pages.

Then delete top/bottom half - or left/right - of this page and export.

If you don't have an error - then the problem is in the half that you've deleted.

You have to keep deleting in half till you get to the last element.

HARSHIKA_VERMA

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Hi @darlang,

We would like to follow up on your issue. Are you able to resolve the issue? Please feel free to update the discussion if you need further assistance from us.

We would be happy to help.

Thanks,

Harshika

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EbethMKE

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Hello -

I am having major export issues, even after deleting the "Spreads with errors", even after saving as an IDML and reopening, even after running updates on my Indesign app to make sure I am up to date. HELP!