Failed to Export the PDF file. Possible cause of failure is present on spread with page number "1".

[mariamtz1985]

Hi,

InDesign is not allowing me to save any document. I thought one of my files might be causing the issue but I have tried to create a new document with dummy text and I'm getting the same error.

[Robert at ID-Tasker · Accepted solution]

From the screenshot - Mac? Sonoma? Update to 14.4

If Ventura - then update to 13.6 or something like that - DO NOT UPDATE TO SONOMA!!

Then - check your access privileges:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/pl%C3%B6tzlich-fehlermeldung-beim-lesen-von-verk...

but you should read whole thread.

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi @mariamtz1985,

Hope you're doing well!

We would like to follow up the issue. Are you able to resolve the issue by following our expert advice? Please feel free to reach out to us in the future for any further assistance.

We would be happy to help.

Thanks,

Harshika

[mariamtz1985]

Hi @HARSHIKA_VERMA 

I have Sonoma and I followed the steps but InDesign is not an option. Have a look at the screenshot

[mariamtz1985]

@robrob Thanks for the tip but I already had Sonoma. I tried to follow the steps but InDesign is not an option

[AFhiloSophy]

solved, thank you

[Fine Art P]

This happens to me when I have overlayed images, for example a background image with several logos and text on it. The only work around I've found is to change my layout or otherwise simplify my design. Using lower-resolution images also can help. I'm on Mac Studio M2 Max/64GB

[Hector Duran]

Hi guys. You can also try to change the setting in compression. Choose the zip insted of none. Please see the attached image.

I hope it'll help.

[Mike Witherell]

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