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Introduction

This is what we'll produce in this episode: a saved document, an IDML version that can open old design versions, a high-quality PDF for clients, and a PNG cover for social media. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe InDesign series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. After designing, the result needs to be saved and shared. InDesign differentiates saving the working document from exporting the final file, so we'll cover both.

Step 1: Save (Ctrl-5)

Open the Travel Magazine and make a small change. The star in the document tab indicates there are unsaved changes. Press Ctrl S to save the document in InDesign format, the file ending in INDD.

Step 2: Save As IDML

INDD files can only be opened by InDesign versions that are the same or newer. To make it compatible with older versions, select File, Save As, then change Save As Type to InDesign CS4 or Later, IDML. IDML is also a safe format for archiving and file exchange with printers.

Step 3: Export Adobe PDF

To send to clients, export to PDF. Press Ctrl E, select Adobe PDF Print, then give it a name. The Adobe PDF export dialog opens. Select the preset High Quality Print and Pages OL. Click Export, the PDF is created in the background complete with embedded fonts.

Step 4: Compression Settings

Click the compression category on the left. Here, images are reduced in resolution to 300ppi if they are larger, so the file size remains reasonable without sacrificing print quality. For a lightweight PDF sent via email, select the preset Smallest File Size.

Step 5: Export PNG

For social media, export the cover page as an image. Press Ctrl E and select PNG. In the PNG export dialog, fill in range 1, resolution 150ppi, and color space RGB. Click Export, the result is an image ready to upload. Now in the project folder, there are three types of files.

Step 6: Check the Results

IDML for editing, PDF for printing or sending to clients, and PNG for screen use. Remember, PDF and PNG are final outputs. Design changes are always made in the InDesign document and then re-exported.

Done!

Done. We have already saved using Ctrl+S, created an IDML via Save As, exported a High Quality Print PDF, learned about compression categories, and exported a PNG. In the next module, we will delve into pages, spreads, and guides, starting from the Pages panel. Need a layout design for a magazine, book, brochure, product catalog, company profile, or annual report? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides layout and print design services, as well as opens InDesign courses from beginner to advanced levels. Want to master the entire series? 104 episodes from the interface to magazine and book projects? All episodes, complete with step-by-step PDF guides, practice files, and project files, are available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want a single class only? Buy a single class with lifetime access. Subscribe now at the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com. Contact us via WhatsApp, or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com. Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode.

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0:03Introduction

0:36Step 1: Save (Ctrl-5)

0:53Step 2: Save As IDML

1:14Step 3: Export Adobe PDF

1:36Step 4: Compression Settings

1:58Step 5: Export PNG

2:21Step 6: Check the Results

2:37Done!

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0:03Introduction

0:36Step 1: Save (Ctrl-5)

0:53Step 2: Save As IDML

1:14Step 3: Export Adobe PDF

1:36Step 4: Compression Settings

1:58Step 5: Export PNG

2:21Step 6: Check the Results

2:37Done!

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Introduction

Step 1: Save (Ctrl-5)

Step 2: Save As IDML

Step 3: Export Adobe PDF

Step 4: Compression Settings

Step 5: Export PNG

Step 6: Check the Results

Done!

Introduction

Step 1: Save (Ctrl-5)

Step 2: Save As IDML

Step 3: Export Adobe PDF

Step 4: Compression Settings

Step 5: Export PNG

Step 6: Check the Results

Done!