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Blix35288426bdmu
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February 6, 2024
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text images are distorting when converted to PDF

  • February 6, 2024
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Hello there,

 

I am exporting an indeisign file to a PDF and noticing that text within an image is distorting after that happens. Everything looks just fine within indesign, but after exporting it gets wonky. (specifically the last letter of the word payments and web).

 

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    Correct answer Mike Witherell

    Place content like this as vector .ai files; not as any pixel-based filetype. 

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    Mike Witherell
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    Mike WitherellCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 6, 2024

    Place content like this as vector .ai files; not as any pixel-based filetype. 

    Mike Witherell
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      Blix35288426bdmuAuthor
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      February 6, 2024

      gosh that might be tricky--i am not an .ai user! but placing a vector file is a good suggestion--i can try to look into that. thanks!

      Robert at ID-Tasker
      Robert at ID-Tasker
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      February 6, 2024

      Do you export as PDF/X-4 or something older?

       

      Text is above graphics or below? 

       

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      Blix35288426bdmuAuthor
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      February 6, 2024

      I'm exporting as either high quality press or smallest file size (which says compatable with adobe acroabt 6. the text is the graphic--its saved as an image file. 

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