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1. background issue PDF

   I can not export a DPF file from my InDesign file. I keep getting the message that a background issues has occurred and the PDF can not be saved. HELP!!!!!

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

   We have released InDesign CC2019.0.2 with lot of stability fixes. If you are not on 14.0.2.324 then I would recommend you to upgrade to latest version as it is more robust.

   If you still face this issue even after updating, please send the following information to santalwa@adobe.com :
   • Error snapshot or video recording of the issue?
   • Is(Are) the issue related to a specific document(s)/asset(s)? If Yes, Can you please provide the document(s)/asset(s)? Please package the entire document(To package the document, Go to File → Package)
   • Does Trashing preference and cache, please create a backup of Preference and cache before trashing them, help to resolve the issue?

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2. Phantom lines are appearing on export that do show up on print

   Phantom lines around boxes are appearing on export. Some of these are appearing when printed from Nitro Pro. This may be a Nitro Pro issue?

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3. Hidden content in pdf export

   Adobe InDesign CC 2017. While exporting the file into a PDF. In the PDF while searching for a word I found some sort of ghost fields (picture ghostfields.png). Then I found out that the problem is caused by graphics that we use internally. There are mostly more than just one graphic in one Illustrator file (picture illustratorfile.png). It is saved as an ai, not eps. InDesign exports the parts of those graphics that are actually not visible in InDesign (picture error2.png). I could not find out why, or how to solve it. And because of those ghost field you can not search for anything within the pdf. The only solution was to export the pdf, and then print the pdf with adobe pdf to create a new 'clean' pdf.

   Adobe InDesign CC 2017. While exporting the file into a PDF. In the PDF while searching for a word I found some sort of ghost fields (picture ghostfields.png). Then I found out that the problem is caused by graphics that we use internally. There are mostly more than just one graphic in one Illustrator file (picture illustratorfile.png). It is saved as an ai, not eps. InDesign exports the parts of those graphics that are actually not visible in InDesign (picture error2.png). I could not find out why, or how to solve it. And because of those ghost field you can… more

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4. Datamerge

   Version: Indesign CC 2017.1. Same behaviour in both Windows 7 and El Capitan 10.11.6.

   Steps to reproduce: Create a layout file and a tab delimited text file like the ones seen on the info images.

   Expected result: A pdf with the same data as the text file and preview.

   Actual result: A pdf with its first record correct, but the following two incorrect. See description image.

   Solutions/workarounds

   1. Decrease the column names number of characters and/or make sure no placeholder has overset text (used solution).

   2. Create a merged document. The values seem to work as expected then (this solution was not possible in my case).

   Misc info

   Although making sure there are no overset text frames seems to fix the problem there were many text frames like that in the actual layout, and all except one of them worked as expected. The data itself fit the frames without any problem and no overset warning is shown after the export.

   Provided are the actual test files as well. Se file ”datamergebug_files.zip”.

   A really nasty bug since the preview should definitely not differ from the actual output.

   Version: Indesign CC 2017.1. Same behaviour in both Windows 7 and El Capitan 10.11.6.

   Steps to reproduce: Create a layout file and a tab delimited text file like the ones seen on the info images.

   Expected result: A pdf with the same data as the text file and preview.

   Actual result: A pdf with its first record correct, but the following two incorrect. See description image.

   Solutions/workarounds

   1. Decrease the column names number of characters and/or make sure no placeholder has overset text (used solution).

   2. Create a merged document. The values seem to work as expected then (this solution was not… more

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5. AGLFN: ZWJ, ZWNJ, ZWS in PDF

   Indesign is not written ZWJ (U+200D), ZWNJ (U+200C), ZWS (U+200B) with its glyph name uni200D, uni200C, uni200B respectively.

   This is not helping in copying the text with ZWJ (U+200D), ZWNJ (U+200C), ZWS (U+200B) from PDF.

   These non-printing characters are copied has "space" instead.

   These non-printing characters in Indic scripts are part of text. With and without these characters, text can changes its meaning.

   Please support these characters with AGLFN glyph names in fonts in Indesign, PDF export feature.

   More info

   https://github.com/adobe-type-tools/agl-aglfn/issues/1#issuecomment-323822117

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6. Profiles equal to the Output-Intend get lost on PDF-Export

   When exporting a PDF all profiles equal to the Output-Intend (which in my case is the Document-Colorspace PSO Coated V3) get lost when exporting.

   I have created a small test-file with an PSO Coated V3 Image and an ISO Coated V2 Image.

   When Exporting as PDF X4 with Output-Intend Set to PSO Coated V3 the Image that IS PSO Coated V3 looses its profile and the same for the ISO Coated V2 when the Output-Intend is set to that.

   This is horrible for Colormanagement. I've been in contact with "Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG" and they suggested to report this to Adobe as a bug.

   They way it is you can not differenciate between images that don't have a profile and images that already have the correct profile. As a result all images get converted again in prepress - even those that already are in the correct profile.

   If you have any further questions feel free to ask and i'll help out as good as i can :)

   Thanks!

   When exporting a PDF all profiles equal to the Output-Intend (which in my case is the Document-Colorspace PSO Coated V3) get lost when exporting.

   I have created a small test-file with an PSO Coated V3 Image and an ISO Coated V2 Image.

   When Exporting as PDF X4 with Output-Intend Set to PSO Coated V3 the Image that IS PSO Coated V3 looses its profile and the same for the ISO Coated V2 when the Output-Intend is set to that.

   This is horrible for Colormanagement. I've been in contact with "Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG" and they suggested to report this to Adobe… more

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7. Missing color in PDF from InDesign

   I have an InDesign file with a placed PSD file in it, which contains two spot colors. When I save the file as a PDF out of InDesign, only one of the two spot channels is visible.

   I'm running the latest versions of InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat. To reproduce, open the attached InDesign file and save as a PDF. The resulting PDF should show a yellow and blue spot, but only the blue is visible. (The PDF generated during packaging also exhibits the problem.)

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8. 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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9. 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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10. Hidden Object creates Link in PDF

    InDesign 20.0

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    - 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. InDesign 18.5 Exporting PDF failed with predefined setting.
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20. 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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