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Error message "unable to set boundary box" appears when placing PDF file into InDesign:

Laurie_Wiebe2575
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Nov 22, 2025 Nov 22, 2025

I have been trying to place a PDF file into InDesign, and it converts 9/10 pages into .indd format successfully, but then the error message "unable to set boundary box" appears. I am unable to close it or click anything behind the screen to try and ungroup objects or see what is causing the issue.indesign.png

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Willi Adelberger Community Expert
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Nov 23, 2025 Nov 23, 2025

Which program was the PDF creator? Some programs dail to write correct PDF boxes, like   Canva. You can repair those files in Acrobat Pro > Preflight. 

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Hello! The PDF was saved on Adobe Acrobat.

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