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1. Modifications on PDF export profile are incoherent

   Windows 11, Indesign 20.1
   Steps to reproduce:
   1. With at least one PDF export profile present, export an INDD to PDF
   2. In the export dialog, change something on the settings, like checkmarking "Create Acrobat layers", given it's not marked already. The export profile would then become marked as "(modified)".
   3. Select the unmodified profile again, to remove the previously set checkmark.
   4. Now change the settings "Pages" from "All" to "Range". The export profile is now NOT marked as modified.

   Conclusion: if you want to reset the export from Range to All, you cannot do that by simply selecting any profile, you have to do it manually. Thats illogical.

   Windows 11, Indesign 20.1
   Steps to reproduce:
   1. With at least one PDF export profile present, export an INDD to PDF
   2. In the export dialog, change something on the settings, like checkmarking "Create Acrobat layers", given it's not marked already. The export profile would then become marked as "(modified)".
   3. Select the unmodified profile again, to remove the previously set checkmark.
   4. Now change the settings "Pages" from "All" to "Range". The export profile is now NOT marked as modified.

   Conclusion: if you want to reset the export from Range to All, you cannot do that by simply selecting… more

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2. pdf

   Schneidpfad aus InDesign als Pfad exportieren.
   Eine Kontur in Volltonfarbe angelegt, soll als Schneidpfad verwendet werden. Bei der PDF Generierung wird diese Linie als Kontur interpretiert ( 2 Linien beidseitig der Kontur) und in Folge doppelt geschnitten. Wie läßt sich das ändern?
   InDesign 20.2.x64

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3. Hidden Object creates Link in PDF

   InDesign 20.0

   DO:
   - paste a pdf with hyperlink in an indesign document (I used an existing document as template, but ultimately only used the cut marks of that pdf)
   - crop the pdf so that the link is invisible/only a part of the pdf is shown
   - create an other link on the same spot where the template pdf has its link (but since it is cropped we don't see this link anymore)
   - export pdf

   HAPPEN
   - PDF gets false (hidden) link if that layer/element is visible during PDF export
   - PDF doesn't get false link if you hide the layer during export

   SHOULD
   - cropped parts of an element should not ghost-appear in a PDF export.

   TEST files hold client logo, I can supply those on request only.

   InDesign 20.0

   DO:
   - paste a pdf with hyperlink in an indesign document (I used an existing document as template, but ultimately only used the cut marks of that pdf)
   - crop the pdf so that the link is invisible/only a part of the pdf is shown
   - create an other link on the same spot where the template pdf has its link (but since it is cropped we don't see this link anymore)
   - export pdf

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   - PDF gets false (hidden) link if that layer/element is visible during PDF export
   - PDF doesn't get false link if you… more

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4. Convert All Fonts to Outlines

   Add "Convert All Fonts to Outlines" checkbox in PDF Export dialog

   Please add a simple checkbox in the PDF Export dialog to automatically convert all text to outlines. This feature would streamline print workflows by ensuring text doesn't shift or cause issues during printing. Both CorelDraw and even Adobe Acrobat already offer this functionality, so it makes sense to include it directly in InDesign's export process. This would eliminate the need for manual text conversion or post-processing PDFs in other applications.

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5. CMYK Black is shifting to gray upon export after updating InDesign 19.5.2

   I'm working on some files that have tone on tone colors, and last night when I exported my PDF everything was fine. Today I updated my software to version 19.5.2 and suddenly my black is shifting to gray upon export. I've checked output, removed everything from the surrounding artboard, removed all RGB colors from the swatches. When I export PNG everything is as it should be, so this is solely a PDF export issue. All other colors seem to be normal as well, only Black is shifting.

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   Need More Info  ·  AdminRavi Kiran (Admin, Adobe InDesign) responded

   Could you share a sample document with us?

   If yes, pl. put the same at a shared location (like Dropbox, etc.) and share the link with us.

   
   

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6. Output to PDF removes bleed

   Summary: Output to PDF removed bleed

   Details:

   I laid out a book in Indesign using the 'Book' feature, with several similar sections or documents linked as a 'Book'. Each document based on the same original so all had same settings.

   I needed to output to PDF for the printer, Mixam UK. I downloaded the printer's settings, which include: output to single pages, bleed with no marks, with 'use document bleed' checked.

   I had set up the documents in Indesign in spreads with 3mm bleed as usual from the start. When looking at the output settings BEFORE output, I could see it still said 'use document settings' and showed 3mm bleed all round. See attached screenshot.

   I then output the book (Export Book to PDF) to single page PDF and uploaded to printer's website.

   I did not notice the document in fact had ZERO BLEED. The printer alerted me. I went back and output again. This time I looked more carefully and saw that 'use document bleed' was still ticked (checked), but it had reset to 0mm. I think it does it at the point of exporting the whole 'Book'.

   Workaround: I unticked 'use document bleed' and changed the bleed manually in that box to 3mm. Problem solved. 

   I see that a similar issue has been noted by Adobe but one suggested workaround is to export as single pages, link below. But I was using single pages so that is NOT the solution. Something is going wrong with 'use document settings', perhaps because it was a Book and not a single doc. (I did check each Indesign document is set up with 3mm bleed - yes they are.)

   https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/kb/bleed-settings-incorrect-export-pdf.html?x-product

   I'm working on a Mac running OS 12.6 and Adobe Indesign 2023 on subscription.

   Anyway hope you can work on this and provide a fix or announcement so that other people don't send off their work without bleed.

   Of course the fact the printer demands a bleed without marks is making it harder for me as customer to check I've got bleed in my PDF! That bit is not your problem!

   Side note: this window for reporting bugs is too small! It's hard to see what I've already said or edit it.

   Thank you.

   Summary: Output to PDF removed bleed

   Details:

   I laid out a book in Indesign using the 'Book' feature, with several similar sections or documents linked as a 'Book'. Each document based on the same original so all had same settings.

   I needed to output to PDF for the printer, Mixam UK. I downloaded the printer's settings, which include: output to single pages, bleed with no marks, with 'use document bleed' checked.

   I had set up the documents in Indesign in spreads with 3mm bleed as usual from the start. When looking at the output settings BEFORE output, I could see… more

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7. Hebrew export to PDF

   InDesign 20.0.1 x64
   Some Hebrew vowels shift or disappear when exported to PDF when they have a different color. Some Hebrew consonants disappear in the PDF when they are on the FIRST line of a drop cap paragraph.

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8. 2025 out of memory

   When I am exporting an interactive pdf from indesign 2025, i get an out of memory error. Closing and reopening indesign helps this problem. I have made this kind of pdf many times and this has never happened as often as it does now, maybe a handful of times over the past few years.

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9. Roboto protected

   If you use a Preflight profile that enables the option for protected fonts, recent versions of Indesign report the version of Roboto loaded through CC fonts as being protected, which is surely incorrect. PDFs do seem to have the fonts embedded correctly though.

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10. Print to PDF with trapping gives undefined error.

    How about Adobe fix this problem of printing to PDF with trapping. It had been giving this problem since v18. Every printer that images film or plates use the trapping feature for assistance in press registration. Adobe InDesign is useless in creating PDF files with trapping. I guess I will have to start using my Quark Xpress program to do this.

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11. problem with Hyphenation

    In the generated PDF file, in some cases, an additional letter is added to the hyphenation sign
    When you copy the text from the pdf file, an additional symbol appears. How do I fix this problem?

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12. InDesign 18.5 Exporting PDF failed with predefined setting.
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13. Layers not exporting properly to PDF (v20.0 2025)

    Before the 20.0 2025 update I had a simple ID file with multiple layers. I exported with PDF 1.5 presets, Create Acrobat Layers checked and Export Layers: All Layers chosen. All layers visible in the PDF and opens up in AI as expected, with layers.

    Since the update, same file, same presets etc. I export and all layers still visible in Acrobat, but does not open in AI properly. Instead all laters in one layer, as paths.

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    Need More Info  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

    Please send the following information to sharewithID@adobe.com

    • Reproducible Steps:
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    • Please package the entire document (To package the document, choose File → Package…)
    • PDF Present
    • Video recording of the issue

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14. When I export the buisness card, there is huge space between the bleed and the image

    When I export the buisness card, there is huge space between the bleed and the image

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15. Crop Marks not displaying correctly with indesign 2025

    My bleed is set to 10mm on all sides, and I've clicked to offset the crop marks by 10mm also. In the exported PDF though, the bleed amount is included but the crop marks show to cut at the bleed line rather than the cut line if that makes sense! See screenshot. Please help - need to submit signage artwork today and would only take 2 secs to do if this would work as it always has done in the past!!!

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16. the first letter of the heading does not appear in the result.

    Adobe Indesign (19.0 : 20.0) 2024-2025 / Mac os Sequoia 15.0.1
    When using a Text Variable (Running Header ‹Paragraph Style›) and applying it to fully diacritized Arabic text, the first letter of the heading does not appear in the result. This issue arises when exporting to PDF.
    open indesign and Type the fully diacritized Arabic text, Assign paragraph sytle, go to Text variable - Define - New - Running Header «Paragraph Style» - Assign.
    The text is expected to display correctly without errors; however, contrary to this, the first letter of the fully diacritized text does not appear. This issue arises when exporting to PDF.
    The test files and illustrative screenshots of the issue are attached.

    Adobe Indesign (19.0 : 20.0) 2024-2025 / Mac os Sequoia 15.0.1
    When using a Text Variable (Running Header ‹Paragraph Style›) and applying it to fully diacritized Arabic text, the first letter of the heading does not appear in the result. This issue arises when exporting to PDF.
    open indesign and Type the fully diacritized Arabic text, Assign paragraph sytle, go to Text variable - Define - New - Running Header «Paragraph Style» - Assign.
    The text is expected to display correctly without errors; however, contrary to this, the first letter of the fully diacritized text does not appear. This issue… more

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17. The first letter of the Arabic text should appear correctly in the exported PDF, even when it has diacritics

    1. Version of Adobe InDesign:

    All versions of Adobe InDesign 2024 and 2025, from version 19.0 to version 20.0.
    2. Steps to Reproduce the Issue:

    Open Adobe InDesign (versions 19.0 to 20.0).
    Create a new document.
    Insert Arabic text that includes diacritics (tashkeel) on the first letter.
    Apply full justification to the text.
    Use variable text features with the Arabic text.
    Export the document to PDF for printing.
    3. Expected Result:

    The first letter of the Arabic text should appear correctly in the exported PDF, even when it has diacritics and is fully justified.
    4. Actual Result:

    The first letter disappears in the exported PDF when the text is fully justified and the first letter has diacritics.
    The issue does not appear in the InDesign preview; it only occurs after exporting to PDF.

    1. Version of Adobe InDesign:

    All versions of Adobe InDesign 2024 and 2025, from version 19.0 to version 20.0.
    2. Steps to Reproduce the Issue:

    Open Adobe InDesign (versions 19.0 to 20.0).
    Create a new document.
    Insert Arabic text that includes diacritics (tashkeel) on the first letter.
    Apply full justification to the text.
    Use variable text features with the Arabic text.
    Export the document to PDF for printing.
    3. Expected Result:

    The first letter of the Arabic text should appear correctly in the exported PDF, even when it has diacritics and is fully justified.
    4. Actual Result:

    The first letter disappears… more

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18. pdf export

    Can not export as PDF, it simply keeps spinning for hours and nothing happens. Very slow performance compared to earlier versions, nearly unusable.

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19. After updating to InDesign v20.0 Apple Emoji characters are NO LONGER SUPPORTED in the names of "Adobe PDF presets"!

    THIS BUG IS PRESENT since the update to InDesign v20.0.
    Menu: InDesign > File > Adobe PDF Presets

    After updating to InDesign v20.0 Apple Emoji characters are NO LONGER SUPPORTED in the names of "Adobe PDF presets"!
    After many years of functioning perfectly, now with version 20.0 Adobe dropped support of Apple Emoji characters in"PDF presets", resulting, that "PDF presets" can no longer imported to the latest version of InDesign!
    Symptome 01: after updating to InDesign 20.0 the existing presets with names containing Apple Emoji symbols are deleted.
    Symptome 02: When trying to import previous "PDF-presets" ith names containing Apple Emoji symbols, these DO NOT IMPORT into InDesign 20.0!
    Symptome 03: In InDesign 20.0, when creating new "PDF-presets" Apple Emoji characters in the preset name after saving the preset it just disappears without trace!

    THIS BUG IS PRESENT since the update to InDesign v20.0.
    Menu: InDesign > File > Adobe PDF Presets

    After updating to InDesign v20.0 Apple Emoji characters are NO LONGER SUPPORTED in the names of "Adobe PDF presets"!
    After many years of functioning perfectly, now with version 20.0 Adobe dropped support of Apple Emoji characters in"PDF presets", resulting, that "PDF presets" can no longer imported to the latest version of InDesign!
    Symptome 01: after updating to InDesign 20.0 the existing presets with names containing Apple Emoji symbols are deleted.
    Symptome 02: When trying to import previous "PDF-presets" ith names containing Apple… more

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20. [ID-4256474]InDesign 2025 removes all PDF export setting files with double-byte and accented characters from InDesign 2024

    During the installation of InDesign 2025, all .joboptions files with PDF export settings were removed, even in the older version 2024! This is absurd!

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    FIXED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

    The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2025(v20.0.1.032). We recommend you upgrade to the latest version for the fix.

    If you are unable to see the update, go to the Creative Cloud application click on the context menu on the top right, and click on Check for App Updates.

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