PDF export images as TIFF or JPG?

Question

When exporting an ID document to a PDF for printing I would like to know about image quality settings in the output settings dialogue in creating a PDF. I work on my ID with 16 bit TIFF images for these are what I've edited from originally and provide no loss in quality. In the export box can change the downsample resolution to 300ppi and change the export of format to TIFF from high quality JPG. My aim is to send the highest quality product to the printer without compromise or risk of artifacts that can happen with 8 bit JPG. Is what I'm doing best practice or should I just be using high quality JPG with maximum quality setting at export?

JR Boulay · Accepted Answer

"should I just be using high quality JPG with maximum quality setting at export? "Yes, it's the best choice. JPG at maximum quality does not produce any degradation visible to the human eye.Using 16-bit images for printing is unnecessary and counterproductive.

Brad @ Roaring Mouse · Answer

Instead of using JPG compression, use could always try ZIP. It won't be as compact a file, but it's lossless (outside of the downsampling)

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