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July 20, 2018
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I have a template pdf that I need to export to id so that I can fill in the template with photos and words? How can I get the template over to id?

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Correct answer Willi Adelberger

If you place a PDF in InDesign use PDF/X-4.

You can't edit PDFs in InDesign.

Colin Flashman

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If you need to get every element from a PDF into InDesign so that all elements can be manipulated, have you considered the plug-in from Markzware? https://markzware.com/products/pdf2dtp/

If the answer wasn't in my post, perhaps it might be on my blog at colecandoo!

Abambo

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It’s not exactly a cheap option, but it may prove quite useful.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

Luke Jennings

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In addition to the good information above, you can save your InDesign file as a template (.indt) which will open as a new file, so you will not accidentally overwrite it.

Add rectangles for the image positions and go to Object> Content> Graphic, then right click and go to Fitting> Frame fitting options. This will help with sizing if you are placing repetitive images. Add your text boxes and set up your character & Paragraph styles.

If this document is to be printed, include bleed in your document setup.

Willi Adelberger

Correct answer

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If you place a PDF in InDesign use PDF/X-4.

You can't edit PDFs in InDesign.

Abambo

Community Expert

As the OP wants to add content, importing to Indesign is quite a good solution. The best solution would be however having a interactive formular created by the formular designer.

I use Acrobat normally to add my text to the formular, as a replacement to the good old typewriter. However, with images, I would also place into Indesign. it’s easier.

To give the OP some background info:

Indesign handles PDF files like graphics. You can place them anywhere in your document. You can even place multipage pdf documents. As said by Malcolm, placing the pdf on its own layer and locking afterword that layer helps, as Indesign will not select the elements on that layer anymore. Putting that layer in the background gives you the same effect like preprinted sheets of paper to fill out.

Indesign works best with PDF/X4 documents according to Adobe, but to be honest, I did’nt until now have a problem with any of my PDF documents. I think secured documents make trouble...

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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Malcolm Whild

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Hi,

You can place the PDF inside your indesign document and then put your content on top. If you put the PDF on its own layer and then lock that layer, you'll find it easier.

Regards,

Malcolm

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