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Chris Panny
Inspiring
January 17, 2019
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Saving Ai File To High Quality PDF Leaves Red Box Surrounding Artwork

  • January 17, 2019
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Windows 10 64 bit - Ai CC 2019

Each time I save my (CMYK) Ai file as a High Quality print PDF and then preview it in Acrobat DC, I'm seeing this red line surround my artwork. I'm not the most savvy person with Acrobat, so I don't know if this is just something that needs to be turned off or not. I don't see the line while previewing the PDF in Ai. Below is a screenshot of what I see. I'm concerned that my final pdf has to go to a print shop and I certainly don't want this to print.

Correct answer barbara_a7746676

The red line indicates the trim box. To hide it, choose Page Display in Preferences and remove the check from Show art, trim & bleed boxes.

2 replies

Chris Panny
Inspiring
January 17, 2019

Thank you! That did the trick. The red line is not showing up anymore.

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barbara_a7746676
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Community Expert
January 17, 2019

You're welcome!

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March 30, 2025

You are great, thank you very much for your help!

barbara_a7746676
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barbara_a7746676Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 17, 2019

The red line indicates the trim box. To hide it, choose Page Display in Preferences and remove the check from Show art, trim & bleed boxes.