How to properly package an InDesign file with all fonts for print?

[chrissmith221]

Hi everyone, I’m preparing an InDesign 2025 project for professional printing and want to make sure I’m packaging everything correctly, especially the fonts. I know InDesign has a Package feature, but I’m unsure if it reliably collects all the fonts used in the document, including custom and system fonts. Are there any best practices or extra steps I should take to ensure no font issues occur at the printer’s end? Also, are there certain font types (like OpenType or custom icon fonts) that I should handle differently when packaging? Would appreciate any advice — thanks in advance!

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

InDesign won't package "protected" fonts - and fonts installed from Adobe Fonts. 

And as others said - do not send "open" files - only PDF. 

Somehow missed "for professional printing" 😞

[jmlevy · Accepted solution]

I’m preparing an InDesign 2025 project for professional printing

Usually, you don't send any InDesign package for professional printing. You send a PDF.

[BobLevine]

Hi everyone, I’m preparing an InDesign 2025 project for professional printing and want to make sure I’m packaging everything correctly, especially the fonts. 

By @chrissmith221

InDesign will not package CJK fonts nor will it package fonts synched through the Adobe Fonts service. Even those fonts it will package usually require the recipient to have a licence.

As already mentioned, do not send a live file; send a PDF. If the printer won't take it, be prepared for all kinds of problems or find a new printer.

[chrissmith221]

Thanks mate for your guidance. really appriacte it!