Save for web directly from InDesign...

[Diogo Magalh�es]

Hello, everyone.
Is there a way to save for the web directly from InDesign? (Like there is in Illustrator)
A plugin, a script...

Thanks,
Diogo

[Eugene Tyson]

Hi Diogo, welcome. InDesign doesn’t have a built-in “Save for Web” like Illustrator. You can export JPG or PNG (File > Export) and set resolution and colour space, but for real web optimisation it’s usually best to run the export through Photoshop or a tool like TinyPNG afterwards. InDesign is geared more to print, so web output isn’t its strength.

If you tell us more about what you're trying to do there might be a plugin/script out there or that be be written.

[Diogo Magalh�es]

Tanks for your answer.
That is the way i do... Is there any kind of plugin or script?

[Eugene Tyson]

Can you show us what you're trying to do? Plugins/Scripts can be specific, so knowing what you're trying to do is vital.

[Diogo Magalh�es]

Only to save/export static images for WhatsApp ads and screensavers. I work for a state-owned entity. We have an internal TV circuit and targeted screensavers that we use as a medium.

[Eugene Tyson]

Gotcha, thanks for the context. Just to make sure we’re aiming in the right direction, do you need:

• A specific pixel size or aspect ratio for these WhatsApp ads/screensavers?
• A particular file format (PNG, JPG, etc.) or multiple file formats?
• And are you looking to optimise file size automatically, or is it mainly about exporting quickly without extra steps?

If I know those bits I can see what the next steps are.

[Diogo Magalh�es]

I believe everyone mentioned... 🙂
For screen savers, always 1920 × 1080, optimized: if predominantly flat areas, we use PNG, if photo, we use JPG. For WhatsApp, sometimes 1080 × 1080; sometimes 1080 × 1920, depending on the volume of content.
"Save for web" option in PS and AI is always handfull.
Tx for your interest.

[Eugene Tyson]

Makes sense, thanks for clarifying. InDesign just doesn’t have the same “Save for Web” option like Photoshop/Illustrator. Your best bet is to export to JPG/PNG at the resolution you need (File > Export > PNG/JPEG), set it to RGB, and then run it through Photoshop’s “Export As / Save for Web” or a tool like TinyPNG or Squoosh for optimisation. That way you keep control over quality and file size.

InDesign’s strength is print layouts, so for web-optimised graphics it’s always worth running the exported files through a second tool to clean them up.

I've used this before https://sproutsocial.com/landscape/

It would be better to just use Illustrator or Photoshop as it has the Save for Web function. 

Some reading here
https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/what-s-the-best-way-to-save-graphics-for-web-and...

Some scripting here
https://creativepro.com/topic/batch-convert-indesign-page-size-script/

You can upvote here
https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests/suggestions/31832737-sa...