Odd Pixelation on Export from InDesign

[jennifferc63253646]

Total newb here, but I'm running into a situation that makes no sense to me. I have created a vector image in Illustrator (300ppi) for a print logo. When I place the image in InDesign and then export to a PDF, my logo becomes distorted and strangely pixelated. I have tried lowering the resolution, altering the placement...nothing helps. I am using my most recent version of Acrobat to view the document, and still, the problem persists. I keep getting these little nubbins on the sides (see below). Normally, these edges are smooth. Any suggestions?

[Eugene Tyson · Accepted solution]

If your image is being flattened it's most likely being converted to pixels.

Make sure your PDF export is set to Acrobat version 5.0 or above.

[jennifferc63253646]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was not using a PDF as an export, but now that I am, it works!

[Willi Adelberger]

For a vector image, without transparency effects, the resolution does not matter.

If you have a file from Illustrator, save as AI or PDF/X-4 and import it via File > Place… into InDesign.

[jennifferc63253646]

Thank you! That was my problem all along...I wasn't using either AI or PDF as an export, but a PNG file.

[BobLevine]

Vectors don't have resolution do I think we need to clarify that this is a vector graphic; that it is saved as AI or PDF; and that it was properly placed into InDesign.

After that we need the PDF export settings.

[jennifferc63253646]

I was not exporting it as AI or PDF, but as a .png. Yes...I know...total newb. I received some help from another forum and figured out that was my problem. Thank you though!