Why am I getting these hairlines in my InDesign PDFs?
Robt (76 points) | Thu, 2006-08-10 19:06I've got single layer PSD files as well as other graphic files and am getting these terrible-looking outlines where the frames are in InDesign. I can export the file as a TIFF and open in Photoshop and it look fine. In fact, that's how I've been emailing proofs to the client since the PDF looks so bad. Why is this happening? Any solutions? Yes, the lines seem visible in printed proofs.
Rob
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The hairlines are formed because of the transparency in the drop shadows. The first thing that comes to mind is the Transparency Flattener.
In the Export to PDF box, choose the "Advanced" page from the list on the left. In the middle of the page, you'll see "Transparency Flattener," check to see if it's set to "High Resolution."
You're right about it only affecting those elements with drop shadows (both photoshop- and ID-applied are affected).
Any other ideas?
When exporting the pdf set the compatibility to Acrobat 6 or greater. Had the same probem 2-3 years ago & this resolved the issue.
that was it. I was having to put things on different layers, and all sorts of work arounds! Thanks for the Smart tip.
Rob
I've been having problems with indesign doing the same thing, when making a proof to email. i had to alter settings under one of the PDFx settings to get the high resoultion setting. but i a may be doing it wrong.
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Chris Brophy
Iklectek Designs
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Often the problem is not with InDesign but with Acrobat.
Go to your Acrobat preferences. There you will find some settings for Page Display.
If the Smooth Text, Smooth Line Art and Smooth Images are selected, deselect them. And your white lines will disappear.
It has something to do with the monitor used, sometimes you have these lines, sometimes you won't. If your client has these lines he has to do the same thing.
Differences between CRT and LCD monitors are at the base of this problem.
Just another possibility
Fidel
Along with adjusting your Flattener and PDF settings, one thing that can also cause this (which is directly related to the Flattener settings) is when you have, for instance, an RGB .psd image with transparency in it placed on top of a color created in InDesign that is CMYK. The flattener has to try to match up the two color spaces when it flattens the transparent area.
Make sure you are using either all RGB colors or all CMYK (obviously when doing print work it should be CMYK).
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Props to Smartgfx for a good solution. I've tested it with compatibility set down to version 5 and it works too!
I am looking for a good software source for backgrounds/textures which can be used for flyers, etc. I need to add something with mild designs and then lay the photos and copy over. Are there any patches for InDesign like they have for Adobe PhotshopCS. Don't mind if I have to buy the software.
Thanks,
Ron
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acrobat 4.0 (pdf 1.3) does not support transparency, smooth shading, or masked images. Make your customer upgrade!!!