Indesign: psd link is low-res with white semi-transparent background

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April 10, 2024
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Hello,

I have a linked psd file in my InDesign document that is appearing low-res with a white semi-transparent background. The image is 300ppi and high quality display is selected. It appears the same when I export as a PDF.

Am I missing something really obvious here? Thanks in advance for your help and ideas!

Cheers

Holly

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Correct answer rob day

Hi @HollyAndersen , Use Photoshop’s Info panel with the eyedroppers set to Opacity and make sure the background is at 0%:

leo.r

Community Expert

As far as I understand, you're just viewing this relatively tiny picture under a huge zoom (about 400%).

That's why you see it as low-res on the screen. Zoom your doc and PDF to 100% and it will be hi-res. (Unless I'm missing something).

H

HollyAndersenAuthor

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Hi Leo, you are right about the zoom, thank you! Any ideas re the semi-transparent white background?

BobLevine

Community Expert

First, check your transparency blend space. Then double check in Photoshop to be sure the image is truly transparent.

kglad

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