PS to InDesign
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- jeffkab
I've got a layered RGB .psd ready to place into InDesign for print. Is it safe to just place the .psd file with no alterations or should I flatten the file in PS as a .pdf, .tiff, etc, before placing it in? I'm curious as to the proper, or more popular, workflow.
Thanks.
- klipklap0
Nike killed PS & InDesign
:)
why is it an RGB file? if it's going to print shouldn't it be CMYK?
but to answer your question i usually try to leave files uncompressed for as long as possible. If your worried about file size save it out as a tiff and link to that.
- doesnotexist0
make it a CMYK tiff
- jeffkab0
Thanks.
- dan53820
does someone need a basic color lesson?
- eegrek0
I used to use CMYK tiff's all the time (the good old Quark days) but now I just use a .psd file. Easy to go back and edit it if need be. I've done some tons of print runs from catalogues to posters and have never had a problem with psd files in InDesign. It does however, need to be CMYK.
- jdascher12000
PSD's love the Indesign!
- doesnotexist0
well you can use layered tiffs as well, tiffs, psd's - pick your poison.
- utopian10
Bring it in as animated gif...
- Gucci0
Don't flatten it. Drive space is cheap these days and you can import a layered PSD without issue - and being able to alter your files on the fly is a smarter way to approach it.
- sintaxera0
dont forget to make the TIF 300 dpi. (cmyk)
- lumedia0
When you save a PSD nowadays it ask if you want to Maximize Compatability. Basically that just embeds a flattened version within the PSD for apps like ID to use.
So no, dont save out a flattened TIFF. Use the PSD.
- so that's what Mazimize Comapatability means ...thanks!
alicetheblue
- so that's what Mazimize Comapatability means ...thanks!