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Submit magazine to Apple apps?

Jun 24, 2012 4:17 AM

Tags: #pdf #application #cs5.5 #indesign #folio #apple #multi #magazine #apps #single #newstand

I would like to submit a simple magazine I made in Indesign CS5.5 to the Apple apps for approval. Could I just export it as a PDF and submit it that way or how would I get around to do this? Am I forced to do it through adobe and their multi-folio/single-folio applications?

As much detail would be appreciated. Thanks!

722 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: Bob Levine, Jun 25, 2012 5:13 AM

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1. Steve Werner,

Jun 24, 2012 6:04 AM in reply to digitalsophie

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Apple does not accept PDF either to the iTunes Store or to the iBookstore. You either need to prepare an EPUB file following Apple's guidelines for the iBookstore, or create a multi-folio/single-folio application for iTunes Store.

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2. digitalsophie,

Jun 24, 2012 10:25 PM in reply to Steve Werner

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what is the difference between if I make a fixed layout Epub or a multi-folio/single-folio app? Also if I create my magazine in multiple sizes for the ipad and iphone, will this count as more than one folio which means I will have to pay $395 for each size?

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3. Peter Spier,

Jun 25, 2012 2:47 AM in reply to digitalsophie

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I'm moving this to the DPS forum where I think you'll get more help.

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4. Bob Levine,

Jun 25, 2012 5:13 AM in reply to digitalsophie

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These formats are so totally different from each other that it's nearly impossible to answer this but to summarize...

While DPS supports various devices, the $395 Single Edition is iPad only. Those other devices will require a professional or enterprise level account.

Fix layout epub has nothing to do with DPS and I would strongly recommend doing some reading on the topic since this is a very specialized type of EPUB. Circular Flo has a product that converts InDesign files to fixed layout EPUB. Visit their website for details.

Bob

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