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dave c courtemanche
dave c courtemanche
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March 16, 2017
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Speed up PDF export

  • March 16, 2017
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Rather open ended question. Wondering if there are any settings in the PDF export dialogue that would help speed up the PDF creation of a certain document.

Using CC2015, I have a 200+ page ID doc with 25+ multiple page ID files placed in. I'd use the book function normally, but these require a page number / header overlay not included in original docs. Exporting this doc to a PDF takes about 45 minutes. Saving it takes about 15.

Any ideas on PDF settings that may speed up the creation - I realize it's churning through a lot of data, but wasn't sure if there are any check boxes I could uncheck to expedite. Just using a custom definition of 150 dpi / jpg quality automatic - high.

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    LaubenderCommunity Expert
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    March 16, 2017

    Hi Dave,

    unfortunately I have no advice but:

    1. Restart the machine before exporting to PDF.

    2. Have no other app open if possible when exporting.

    I'm not sure about the placed InDesign pages:

    Maybe it would help a lot to place PDFs instead of InDesign pages.

    Regards,
    Uwe

    Willi Adelberger
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    Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
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    March 17, 2017

    It is often faster to place PDFs. But take care that you use only PDF/X-4 for any PDF you are using in InDesign, regardless which standard is later required from the printer.

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