Saving artwork in Adobe PDF


    Adobe PDF is a versatile file format that can be used in a variety of workflows:

    • Many page-layout, word-processing, and graphic applications accept imported or placed PDF files. This makes Adobe PDF an excellent choice for saving artwork that will be used in other applications. In addition, Adobe PDF can preserve all Illustrator data, which means that you can reopen the file in Illustrator without any loss of data.
    • Adobe PDF is highly effective in print publishing workflows. By saving a composite of your artwork in Adobe PDF, you create a compact, reliable file that you or your service provider can view, edit, organize, and proof. Then, at the appropriate time in the workflow, your service provider can either output the Adobe PDF file directly, or process it using tools from various sources for such post-processing tasks as preflight checks, trapping, imposition, and color separation.
    • With its small file sizes and platform independence, Adobe PDF is also an ideal format for distributing documents electronically and viewing them on-screen. You can send Adobe PDF documents to other users as e-mail attachments, or you can distribute the documents on the World Wide Web or on an intranet.

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