Saving a JPEG - does it automatically convert to 72dpi?

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September 22, 2023
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Hi all,

I have photos at 300dpi - if I place into an InDesign document and save as a JPEG will it automatically convert to 72dpi or must it be done manually?

The photos are RGB.

My intention is to use them in a slide show.

How to

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Correct answer rob day

and save as a JPEG will it automatically convert to 72dpi or must it be done manually?

Hi @Niall5CB2 , InDesign’s JPEG Export will let you export a selection, so you would have to select the image and export:

Alternatively you could Export the document as a PDF with the Compression tab set to Downsample to 72ppi, and then use AcrobatPro’s Export tool to Export All Images:

rob day

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and save as a JPEG will it automatically convert to 72dpi or must it be done manually?

Hi @Niall5CB2 , InDesign’s JPEG Export will let you export a selection, so you would have to select the image and export:

Alternatively you could Export the document as a PDF with the Compression tab set to Downsample to 72ppi, and then use AcrobatPro’s Export tool to Export All Images: