Integrating PS docs in InDesign

[NM MSDK]

Hi,

As many of you guys here suggested i am now using InDesign to make work-manuals from my 3D-rendered image's.

But rendered image's are not perfect, far from it, but InDesign isnt really the tool for photo editing. Is there not a way to render an image --> Edit it within PS --> Put it (still starp/crisp) in InDesign?

Would this even be possible? And if so, would my images still be a high quality or would that drop drastically?

And yes, i use pixel based rendering and not vector based rendering.

I hope someone can help me out!

-Nick

[Anshul_Saini · Accepted solution]

Hi @NM MSDK,

Using Photoshop and InDesign together is a great workflow for combining detailed image editing with precise layout design. Here’s how you can maintain high-quality images when moving between the two applications:

1. Start by editing your rendered images in Photoshop to enhance them as needed. Ensure they’re at a high resolution suitable for print or display (usually 300 dpi for print quality).

2. Save your edited images as PSD files. InDesign supports PSDs, so you can place them directly into your InDesign layout without losing quality.

3. Import the PSD files into InDesign by going to File > Place. This keeps the image sharp and maintains a high quality since InDesign references the original PSD without downsampling.

4. Any further edits you make in Photoshop will automatically update in InDesign. Just ensure your links are refreshed in InDesign to reflect the latest changes.

Using this method keeps your images crisp, especially for pixel-based renders. This workflow ensures quality and flexibility, so you can make quick adjustments in Photoshop while maintaining the layout in InDesign.

Let me know if this helps or if you have any other questions about the process!

Best,

Anshul Saini

[NM MSDK]

Wow, thanks for the detailed explanation!

This sounds like it might actually turn out like a great financial decision!

When i have figured out how to make a hard-grid/layout within InDesign, or when someone on the InDesign forum has a reply i can go test it out! I will keep you updated.

Thanks man!

-Nick

[jane-e]

When i have figured out how to make a hard-grid/layout within InDesign,

By @NM MSDK

InDesign has two types of grids: baseline and document. From what I am reading, your will want a document grid. There are three steps:

1. View the grid: View menu > Grids & Guides > Show/Hide Document Grid

2. Set the grid: Preferences

3. Use the grid: View menu > Grids & Guides > Show/Hide Document Grid

Details here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/grids.html

In addition: to edit the images in Photoshop:

• In InDesign: right-click the image in the layout or Links panel
• Edit in > Photoshop
• In Photoshop: edit, save, close image
• Return to InDesign. The image is updated

If you start the edit from InDesign, the update is automatic. If you start in Photoshop, updating links is a separate step and is done in the Links panel.

Jane

[NM MSDK]

Thanks for the additional information Jane.

Only the link you posted are in reference to non-printing gridline's, those are indeed the ones i also found, but i want the exact opposite, grid lines you do see when printing.

But i dont want to get in trouble for speaking about other software in the PS forums, but you can check my post on the InDesign forums, where i explain it in detail.

making solid layout/grid? - Adobe Community - 14980738

Thanks!

-Nick

[jane-e]

i want ... grid lines you do see when printing.

By @NM MSDK

In the Print dialog, choose to Print non-printing Objects.

You can also save and name Presets with varying options.

In addition to what Per said, a second reason for "fuzzy" graphics is that the link is broken and needs to be updated (Links panel).

Jane

[NM MSDK]

Thanks Jane, this does clear up a lot.

Only i dont see to many options here, only for subdivisions over the length of the document. 

But i want to create a layout as shown below.

Would i create that with regulair squares then? and how do i "constrain" those into place?

thanks

[Per Berntsen]

Put it (still starp/crisp) in InDesign?

By @NM MSDK

If this is about how images appear in InDesign – it doesn't display the original images, but creates previews that are lower quality than the originals. If ID were to display the originals, it would seriously affect performance, especially in image heavy documents. So the previews do not indicate the quality of printed output.

You can set preview quality in ID Preferences > Display performance.

It might be set to Typical by default, try setting it to High Quality.