Section 11 · Output & Production

PDF Export Presets

Definition

Predefined export settings — press quality, PDF/X variants, smallest file size — that control resolution, compression, color handling, and marks in a single step.

Why it matters

The right preset depends entirely on destination. A press-ready PDF and a web-ready PDF are not interchangeable, and the difference is not visible on screen.

Example

Using a press preset for a printer and a compressed preset for an emailed proof of the same document.