Adobe InDesign: Bugs
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rendering not as per illustrator
Version of Adobe InDesign, InCopy or InDesign Server
Adobe InDesign 21.1Steps to reproduce the issues
When placing an artwork (from Illustrator via AI file) into InDesign, artwork appears to be distorted and different from the actual artwork. All settings are in place, same as before, InDesign is the latest version. Yet regardless what I do, the artwork is eitherDistorted
Include multiple layers of the old, WIP and new, all in 1 view
When exported, the render does not resolve itself, resulting in an incorrect artwork in the PDF
Expected result
Artwork placed is rendered as per the artwork.…
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History - Undo - Redo & Corrupted files
First issue has been addressed before, but doesn't seem to get a fix. History step gets erased after 10 seconds, so you can undo only during these 10 seconds. Otherwise no undo, no redo. Huge issue.
Second issue, some pages get corrupted for no reason? Layers on these pages get disappeared and reappeared some times with no ability to access them. Can't move, can't see them some times and when the whole document is about to be exported, those pages give an error "There's an error in page 94" and the exportion is canceled. The only fix is to delete…
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Data merge icc
InDesign 21.0.2
During a data merge I exported to PDF and chose single pages. Associated PDF ICC profile is a v4, so I received this dialog 100 times -- 1 for each individual page. Probably not necessary.1 vote -
When exporting to pdf documents are appearing glitched - 2026 update
Recently updated Indesign to the 2026 version and so has the rest of the team in my company. We import a lot of InDesign files into our other InDesign documents so when the original file gets updated, we are able to easily relink the document . We have had to go through and convert all the InDesign files to the 2026 version but this is where it gets tricky. If I have converted or updated an original file and re-link it to my document, I have no issues when converting my document to a pdf. All images appear clear etc.…
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Apple Dual monitor export pdf bug
A software bug InDesign (21.0.2) Apple Sequoia (15.7.2) working whit DUAL monitor exporting .indd file from application frame tap to pdf all is OK but artwork is from other .indd file whits is floating in other monitor.
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PDF preset: color output settings aren't being applied V21.0.2
My company has been using the same PDF preset for a couple of years now. Since updating to V21.0.2, the color output settings specified in the preset are not being applied. I tried creating a new preset and the color output settings are still the default, instead of the very specific color settings I need applied for the print vendor we send files to.
3 votesHi Todd,
Could you share more details about the PDF Preset? What were the Color Output settings that are no longer getting applied in 21.0.2, can you show us some screengrabs?
If possible, share the .joboptions file.
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Adobe InDesign team
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Updated version 21.0.2 features not working
Version of Adobe InDesign, InCopy or InDesign Server: 21.0.2, updated 12.01.2025
Steps to reproduce the issues: There are multiple issues occurring.
1. Open existing file, last saved on 11.03.2025.
2. App freezes when trying to use any function, e.g. copy/paste, duplicate page. Takes up a few minutes for any function to complete.
3. When trying to save the file, I have to save as a new file.
4. When exporting to PDF, does not Use InDesign Document Name as the Output File Name despite being selected. If selecting Range, only allows All Pages in dropdown. Does not export accessibility tags…2 votes -
Indesign Layers in Illustrator
I have a InDesign files that i export in PDF files, when i open this PDF files in Adobe Acrobat i have all my layers available
But when i open it in Illustrator, i lost all my layers
it's very important for me to work with InDesign and Illustrator and keep layers between those 2 software1 vote -
Anchored elements missing in PDF when anchor is on a different page and in a table
- InDesign 21.0.1
- Create a table and set an anchor. The anchored object is a text box. Place the text box and the table on different pages. Export the document as a PDF.
- The anchored text box appears in the PDF.
- The anchored text box will not appear in the PDF. (It will appear only when both are on the same page or the anchor is in a textbox.)
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[ID-4272075] Interactive PDF Buttons: Button bounding area expands after file conversion from older version to 21.0
InDesign 2026 v21.0.1
I've just verified and reproduced this interactive PDF button display bug by first confirming that several archived versions of the interactive PDF (created from archived InDesign Source files), all function perfectly and as expected. It is ONLY by opening one of those older, archived InDesign source file in the current 2026 v21.0.1 and exporting a new copy of that same Interactive PDF that the buttons all appear differently when clicked.
The expected result is to have interactive buttons that look clean and functional when clicked.
The actual result (only when exporting the Interactive PDF from the current…
3 votesHi,
Thank you for reporting the issue. We have been able to reproduce the issue, and it is currently under investigation.
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Adobe InDesign Team
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When viewing an exported PDF images do not appear correctly
I'm using InDesign 2026 version 21.0. These bugs are new after the latest update. We create primary 36+ page booklets with lots of text and linked files: Illustrator files (linked as .AI), JPG/PNG images, and PDFs. When creating a PDF using Adobe PDF preset for smallest file size some pages do not appear correctly. One example is a linked InDesign file with text and graphics where some of the text is missing (text missing bug.PDF). Another example images that appear fine in InDesign and in print but render incorrectly on the PDF, this is also a linked InDesign file (images…
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pdf exports to new indd file
When exporting (interactif or print) to pdf and selecting the option "view pdf after exporting", a new Indd file is created with an editable pdf in it. We can delete the file, but not the pdf (because in use by INDD??) On win 10 and in indesign 2026
1 votePlease send the following information to sharewithID@adobe.com :
- Reproducible Steps – What were you doing when the issue occurred?
- Video recording of the issue
- Is(Are) the issue related to a specific document(s)/asset(s)? If yes, could you provide us with the document(s)/asset(s)? Please package the entire document (To package the document, choose File → Package…)
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Adobe InDesign Team
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Export to pdf
When the export starts, it reports an error. It is necessary to close and reopen the program, then the export works.
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InDesign exporting old QR code after editing URL
InDesign is exporting an old QR code after editing the URL.
In InDesign I can scan the QR code and it is correct. When I export to PDF, the old (incorrect) QR code is on the PDF. I can literally see the difference ,and when scanned, it goes to the OLD URL.
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Custom .joboptions presets break all PDF exports in InDesign 20 (macOS 15.6.1)
⚠️ Critical Bug: Custom .joboptions presets instantly disable all PDF export in InDesign 20 on macOS 15 — exports appear to finish but no PDF is produced. Removing the preset restores functionality. Confirmed reproducible across multiple systems.
InDesign 20.0 on macOS 15.6.1 silently fails to export PDFs after a custom PDF preset (.joboptions) is created or added. The export appears to complete, but no file is generated and no error message appears. Removing the custom .joboptions file immediately restores export functionality.
This occurs even when the preset is a clean derivative of “Press Quality” or “High Quality Print,” suggesting a…
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InDesign 20.5 Mac not exporting keywords to PDF
ID is not exporting the File info > Keyword field to a PDF. The type of keyword I'm trying to export is like "OS Version 1.2". This has been workin in ID CS6 for years.
The keyword can't be seen either in Apple Preview in Sequoia, or in UPDF.
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Segoe UI Emoji font visual issue in Indesign Export PDF
I have used some smiley glyphs in my InDesign layout with the "Segoe UI Emoji" font. The smiley glyphs appear in black and white in both the InDesign Glyphs panel and my layout. However, in the exported PDF, they appear in yellow.
Since I am working on a black-and-white layout, this is causing an issue. I am using the latest versions of InDesign 2024 and 2025. I suspect this could be an application bug. Could someone please check and confirm?
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Setting maximum limit above 2000 for "Always subset fonts with glyph counts greater than:" does not work
By default, the InDesign preference General > Always subset fonts with glyph counts greater than is set to 2000 characters. However, there are many popular fonts that have many thousands of glyphs beyond that and changing this number to a higher glyph count to accommodate those fonts does not work. The fonts are still subset even if the PDF export setting is set to "Subset fonts when percent of characters used is less than 0%."
Fonts to try:
Garamond Premier Pro
Arno ProThis is a major problem for files intended for print that require fonts to be fully embedded.
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facing page bleed issue on pdf export
If I have facing pages setup with art that touches the inner page edge but does not go over that page border there is a tiny slice of that art that shows up when exporting a pdf. My client always notes it as an error. Example: left hand page has an image that fill the page and bleeds off the left but only touches the right hand side of the page. I use align to right of page so it is right on the edge. I export to pdf and a teeny tiny sliver of that image shows up on…
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