Why is my InDesign file crashing during export?

[sohaib_6408]

Hi everyone, I’m having trouble with InDesign crashing every time I try to export a file to PDF. The document isn’t too large, and I’ve already tried restarting the app and my computer, but it still crashes. Are there any specific settings or troubleshooting steps I should check? Thanks in advance!

[Mike Witherell · Accepted solution]

Explore this:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/reset-indesign-preferences-and-other-troubleshoo...

[sohaib_6408]

Thanks mate! very helpful.

[leo.r]

Also, what are your versions of InDesign and the operating system?

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@sohaib_6408

Have you updated recently to 2025 / v. 20 - and you are on a Mac?