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Paste Into don't respect the frame boundaries

I’m having an issue in InDesign with graphics using the 'Paste Into' command. When I export the file to PDF, the graphics occasionally don't respect the frame boundaries. If I duplicate the frames, the problem persists, but it appears inconsistently in different places. However, when I export as a PNG or print the page directly to a printer, the issue does not occur.

Mac Studio M1 Ultra
macOS Sonoma 14.8.4
Indesign 2026 21.3

Attached pdf, png and indd files.

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  • Gabriele commented  ·   ·  Report

    I found a workaround.
    Export the PDF from InDesign by adjusting the 'Transparency Flattener Presets' and converting strokes to outlines; this ensures the PDF is correct. However, you must export with PDF 1.3 compatibility to enable the Transparency Flattener module. Additionally, there must be an object with an effect on the relevant page (a white rectangle with a Multiply effect works fine), otherwise the conversion will not take place.

    Ideally, however, this issue should be addressed in a future software update, eliminating the need for such workarounds.

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