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matthewk12228808
matthewk12228808
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March 7, 2019
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Exporting to pdf

  • March 7, 2019
  • 3 replies
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I need to export an artboard to pdf but when I choose file/export/artboards to pdf is greyed out. (mac)

I am a complete novice so any help would be appreciated!

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      Tejas Reddy
      New Participant
      March 7, 2019

      Go to File - Save As - Select PDF

      Michael Bullo
      Michael Bullo
      Community Expert
      March 7, 2019

      I'm guessing that you don't actually have an artboard created within your Layers panel. But that's not a problem. Go to…

           File > Save As

      and change the Format to "Photoshop PDF"

      A couple of things...

      1. Are you sure you need to be exporting out a PDF from Photoshop? What do you need to use the file for?
      2. Also it might be a good idea to save your file as a native Photoshop file first (PSD) and then save a PDF. This way if you have any problems you can always return to the Photoshop file.
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      Lauren243195075r7o
      New Participant
      May 4, 2022

      I've tried to do that with the same greyed out artboards to PDF issue, but the PDF won't open the file and it looks like it's like... Gone completely when I can open it. I use Adobe reader (most recent update version) and its still not giving me what I need/ So that won't work/doesn't help.
      Is there anyone on this green earth know why Adobe PS greys out artboards to PDF option in the export menu? 

      c.pfaffenbichler
      c.pfaffenbichler
      Community Expert
      March 7, 2019

      Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible?

      How many Artboards does the file contain?

      Have you restarted Photoshop yet?

        matthewk12228808
        matthewk12228808Author
        New Participant
        March 7, 2019

        I'm trying to convert a billboard advert to pdf so that I can upload it to the printers website for printing and this is the only format they accept.  Ive tried saving it as a jpg and then opening preview and converting to pdf but i'm getting a white border around the image.

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        Brainiac
        March 7, 2019

        Try Save as PdF instead. Pay close attention to your settings or it may print poorly and waste your money.

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