Linked vs. embedded images in PDF [branched]

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February 21, 2019
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I found this post looking for answers to another (similar) issue. I thought I'd add some additional input.

Make sure that your images are linked and not embedded. The compression options in the save dialog does no good for embedded images; those options only apply to linked images.

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Monika Gause

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billys9362937 schrieb
I found this post looking for answers to another (similar) issue. I thought I'd add some additional input.
Make sure that your images are linked and not embedded. The compression options in the save dialog does no good for embedded images; those options only apply to linked images.

In a PDF all images are embedded.

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AmdivalAuthor

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Not all of the images are embedded, only the compressed versions of the images are embedded for purposes of viewing the pdf. If you open a pdf in illustrator, illustrator looks for the linked images.

You can test this out by saving as pdf with Illustrator, then deleting (or moving) the linked images. If Illustrator cannot find the image, the image will be missing.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

billys9362937 schrieb
Not all of the images are embedded, only the compressed versions of the images are embedded for purposes of viewing the pdf. If you open a pdf in illustrator, illustrator looks for the linked images.
You can test this out by saving as pdf with Illustrator, then deleting (or moving) the linked images. If Illustrator cannot find the image, the image will be missing.

Please watch this about saving Illustrator files:

https://youtu.be/IpDh8Y7q8yE

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