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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?
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.
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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.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I was not using a PDF as an export, but now that I am, it works!
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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.
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Thank you! That was my problem all along...I wasn't using either AI or PDF as an export, but a PNG file.
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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.
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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!