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jayjay_2398
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August 26, 2024
Question

Line Weights Change When Uploading or Sending PDFs via Email

  • August 26, 2024
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Hello, I am trying to upload a pdf made in either indesign or illustrator. When i export or save as to pdf from these programs the lineweights appear as i want them to, but when i upload the pdf to google drive or send them via email the lineweights become extra thick. I have  been searching for fixes for this issue and have had no luck yet. 

 

 

I have attached the files (excpet the illustrator file because it would not upload) if someone could help that would be great. Thanks

 

 

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leo.r
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leo.rCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 26, 2024

I don't know if it's related, but Acrobat has the Enhance thin lines option:

 

 

It's enabled by default. Certain thin lines may become invisible if you uncheck this (which happens with your file, too).

 

Other PDF readers may treat such lines similarly without an option to disable this setting. Once again, not sure if that's the issue you experience.

 

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jayjay_2398Author
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August 26, 2024

HI Thanks for the reply. Have tried that and unfortunately doesnt fix my problem. Even if i email myself the pdf and download and view it in adobe acrobat it changes somewhere along the way.

 

 

James Gifford—NitroPress
James Gifford—NitroPress
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August 26, 2024

Okay, so just to clarify —

  • You create a PDF.
  • It views fine in Acrobat.
  • You email the PDF to yourself, and extract it from the email.
  • The PDF now shows this line fault, in the same viewer.

...?

 

Are the file sizes the same before and after emailing? What email/client/platform are you mailing it with?

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