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September 29, 2017
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Exporting FXL ePub with rasterized text

  • September 29, 2017
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InDesign says when exporting Fixed layout ePub, text is not rasterize (implying live text is searchable and selectable, and reader can adjust text size).  Is there a way to get around that?  I have a complex ePub file I created with InDesign that I want to display with Adobe Digital Editions ePub reader for desktop but the text shows up in a different font and layout it badly messed up.  If i can export with text rasterized, this could help.  Converting text to outlines is not possible as my document is huge and many parts are buttons - creating text to outlines releases my buttons and would all need to be re-setup - not an option.  If rasterized text is not possible, are there other desktop (windows 7 and up) epub readers that you recommend that support all interactivity and videos?  I have tested many and they do not work (ePub eader, kindle, nook, FBReader, Calibre, etc..) HELP!  Thank you!!

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Derek Cross
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September 30, 2017

It might be worth you having a look at Circular Flow: https://www.circularflo.com/

BobLevine
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September 30, 2017

The OP is on Windows.

Derek Cross
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September 30, 2017

Ah, a shame, but maybe useful for Mac users following this thread.

BobLevine
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September 29, 2017

You must use OpenType fonts and be sure you have the most up to date reader.

Other than that if you post the file somewhere I can see how looks on iPad and/or Mac as well as Win 10.

Participant
September 29, 2017

it seems to display perfectly on iBooks on iPad - i just have to find a desktop version as it will be used as a salestool worldwide and needs to accommodate different presentation tools.

Derek Cross
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September 29, 2017

I’m using email so sometimes it goes to the wrong person.


That might cause a red face sometimes!

The issue of licensing a font for ePub still needs to be addressed – as mentioned (and for example) you need one for producing an app using Meta Pro (see screen shot from: FF Meta Pro Normal - Desktop font « MyFonts