How to Export a Brochure in RGB and CMYK PDFs at Different DPI in InDesign 2026

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February 12, 2026
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Hi all,

I was wondering what’s the best way to export a brochure document in Indesign 2026. I want to make a rgb version in 171dpi and a cmyk version in 300dpi. Whats the correct way to do this? I have one document now in rgb. Can i do this by only use the pdf export settings, that would be a fast way.

Hope anyone can help?

Willi Adelberger

Community Expert

Use RGB images in UnDesign.
Text and vectors make in CMYK.
Use the correct transparency blending space.
For print export a PDF with 300ppi (not dpi!) and convert images to output space, for MYK keep numbers.
For RGB export a setting to convert RGB.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

Community Expert

For print, PDF would be the best format. Most printers can convert RGB themselves, so you could just “Leave Color Unchanged”. Check with your printer.

For the web, do you want people to download it and print it--or view it on screen. If the former, an RGB PDF would work fine; if the latter, export as a PNG.

Are you looking for PDFs to use?

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)