pdf print export: MediaBox

[Trygaios]

Hello,

I am preparing a project in Illustrator/InDesign. It’s not for a bound book but for loose sheets. After cutting, the final size needs to be 200x110 mm, so I set the artboard size in Illustrator to 200x110 mm and added a 5 mm bleed. I've completed my design, but when I export it as a PDF, the MediaBox and CropBox dimensions show as 223 mm.

This means that for my design, which should fit on A5 paper, the person doing the digital printing will need to use A4 paper. However, I want them to use A5 paper, but the MediaBox ends up being 223 mm each time. What would you recommend as a solution?

Thank you!

[Amal. · Accepted solution]

Hi there

I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for reaching out to us with your query.

Based on your description, the project was initially created in Illustrator or InDesign and later exported to a PDF format. To address the issue you're experiencing, I recommend the following steps:

1. Review Export Settings:
   Please check the export settings in Illustrator or InDesign to ensure they are optimized for your intended output. Adjusting these settings might resolve any inconsistencies or issues with the exported PDF.
   
   

2. Adjust Visible Area in Acrobat Pro:
   If you're still encountering challenges, you can refine the visible area of your PDF using Acrobat Pro. The Crop Pages tool, accessible via the Set Page Boxes dialog box, allows you to crop or adjust pages to maintain consistency, especially in PDFs with pages of varying sizes.
   
   

For detailed guidance on cropping PDF pages, please refer to the official help page. This resource provides step-by-step instructions to help you utilize the cropping feature effectively.

Hope this info. will help

[Trygaios]

Thank you for your answer. Yes, I will do as you said. Happy new year :))