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modiophile
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June 13, 2016
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Auto outline Illustrator text on PDF save?

  • June 13, 2016
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Is there a plug-in or setting that will automatically outline text found in Illustrator upon saving it as a PDF?

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Correct answer d0nut247

If you want to output a pdf and automatically have the text turned to outlines, you can make yourself a new PDF Preset,

go to

Edit>

Adobe PDF Presets...>

then make a new preset, choose an initial format such as X-1a:2001

then under advanced tab, pick custom for transparency. and you can select to "convert all text to outlines"

set any other settings you'd usually want, and save it....

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d0nut247Correct answer
Inspiring
June 13, 2016

If you want to output a pdf and automatically have the text turned to outlines, you can make yourself a new PDF Preset,

go to

Edit>

Adobe PDF Presets...>

then make a new preset, choose an initial format such as X-1a:2001

then under advanced tab, pick custom for transparency. and you can select to "convert all text to outlines"

set any other settings you'd usually want, and save it....

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modiophileAuthor
Participating Frequently
June 13, 2016

None of the existing PDF profiles allow me to select an Overprint setting - it is greyed out. Currently on latest Adobe Illustrator CC.

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d0nut247
Inspiring
June 13, 2016

choose the pdf x1/a:2001 bit from the 'Standard' drop down as shown in the screen grab, then the overprint menus become live. and you can make a custom option.

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 13, 2016

    apply the Effect > Path > Outline object to the live text.

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