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Albert B
Albert B
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August 17, 2023
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Illustrator to PDF issue

  • August 17, 2023
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Can anyone tell me why this happens when I save Illustrator files as PDFs? The image is a linked PSD and the green rectangle is behind the image but not sure why it looks like this in PDF format.

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    Correct answer Bill Silbert

    What standard are you using to create the PDF? Try using the PDF/X-4 format. This format maintains all transparency of the original images used to create it.

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    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 18, 2023

    Tried to replicate that, but couldn't. Can you check for blend modes in the Transparency panel?

    Or share the file?

    Albert B
    Albert BAuthor
    Participant
    August 18, 2023

    The blend modes are normal. But it looks like the PDF/X-4 format is working. Thanks.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 17, 2023

    Is this Acrobat you are opening the PDF in?

    Albert B
    Albert BAuthor
    Participant
    August 18, 2023

    I was opening it with Acrobat and a web browser. Acrobat would correct the isseu after a second or two but the problem was constent when viewing on the web.

    Bill Silbert
    Community Expert
    Bill SilbertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 17, 2023

    What standard are you using to create the PDF? Try using the PDF/X-4 format. This format maintains all transparency of the original images used to create it.

    Albert B
    Albert BAuthor
    Participant
    August 18, 2023

    Thanks Bill. This seems to have worked.

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