Native AI support.
Using links within AI to keep source files small is useless if INDD is a part of the workflow because INDD will not place AI files unless PDF compatibility is turned on. Turning on PDF compatibility in AI when saving embeds all links so linking files instead of embedding them makes no difference.
Please make INDD able to place AI files that have not been saved with PDF compatibility turned on.
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Katy wiwi commented
This is a solid point about how Native AI support breaks down in real workflows with INDD involved. Once PDF compatibility is enabled, the whole idea of keeping source files light by linking instead of embedding feels pointless. It highlights how theory and practice often clash in design pipelines. Similar efficiency gaps exist in other tools too, which is why services like https://aibooksummarizer.com/ stand out by focusing on practical outcomes instead of half-measures. Workflow optimization only works when every step actually respects the intent behind it.