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nwarmour8
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September 15, 2023
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Document dimensions changes from AI to PDF

  • September 15, 2023
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When creating a PDF from AI, the doc dmensions (8.5 x 14) is larger in the PDF version. Why is this and how can I correct ot?

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    September 15, 2023

    Can you please tell us how you open the PDF and where you read the dimensions. Please show a screenshot.

    Also: how do you create the PDF using which options?

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    nwarmour8Author
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    September 15, 2023

    I created the PDF through Illustrator by "save as." I read the dimensions by "showing" the ruler in Acrobat,

     

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    September 15, 2023

    Tonm thanks for your help. I don;t know if you can see Monika's commenrts and my replies to her. Hetre's what I said to her (she asked similar questions as you did) -"When I was in AI and "saved as" to a PDF, I did check the boxes to put the trim lines in for the printer. I assumed that the trim lines, would produce an 8.5" x 14" document, but they do not. more like 8 3/4 x 14 1/4."


    So the printers marks enlarge the media size. Is that an issue in your production? Most printers ask to not include the marks in the PDF. What about your printer?

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