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elegant_Charm5FE1
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June 17, 2021
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InDesign: how to export high resolution & maintain dimensions

  • June 17, 2021
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Question: How can I export my file at a high resolution and keep the dimensions I need?

My document is set up with the pixel dimensions I need to export to (1200x628). 

When I export using 72ppi, the image quality is not great. 

If I increase ppi to 300 or greater, the image quality is maintained, looks just as good as it does in InDesign. However, increasing the ppi increses my image dimensions.

 

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Alexandre Becquet
Alexandre Becquet
Community Expert
June 17, 2021

Hello, i think you should read this, it's in french but with the translation all is fine 😉

https://www.abracadabrapdf.net/ressources-et-tutos/creation/en-finir-avec-la-resolution-des-images/

 

What are the informations, in the information pannel, for Effective ppi ?

For me using 72 ppi it's not enough with the evolution of the screens and i'm not surprised that is not good quality. 

If you export to pdf choose a pdfx preset and you should be ok.

 

Let us know if it help

 

    Brad @ Roaring Mouse
    Brad @ Roaring Mouse
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2021

    This answer is not related to this issue.

    rob day
    rob day
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2021

    If you want matching pixel dimensions your only choice for image formats is 72ppi. 

      elegant_Charm5FE1
      elegant_Charm5FE1Author
      New Participant
      June 17, 2021

      Thanks for your reply.

      Do I have any other options for keeping the pixel dimensions while getting a better resolution than the one provided by 72ppi?

      Moving the project to different app (PS or AI)?

      Anything will help. 

       

      I need to export to multiple sizes, ranging from 24x36 inches to 384x228 pixels. Every size looks great in InDesign, but each comes out blurry if I export to anything less than 300ppi

      elegant_Charm5FE1
      elegant_Charm5FE1Author
      New Participant
      June 17, 2021

      After researching a little I keep seeing that 72ppi is always referenced as the default resolution to export to.

      I don't understand how since nothing that I export to 72ppi looks good. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

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