Saving pdf files, Saving files in photoshop pdf format, Save a file in photoshop pdf format – Adobe Photoshop CS4 User Manual
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USING PHOTOSHOP CS4
Saving and exporting images
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To test the file again with the new export settings, click the Device Central button.
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When you are satisfied with the results, click Save in the Photoshop Save For Web & Devices dialog box.
Note: To open Device Central from Photoshop (instead of creating and testing a file), select File > Device Central.
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Saving PDF files
Saving files in Photoshop PDF format
You can use the Save As command to save RGB, indexed-color, CMYK, grayscale, Bitmap-mode, Lab color, and
duotone images in Photoshop PDF
format. Because the Photoshop PDF document can preserve Photoshop data, such
as layers, alpha channels, notes, and spot color, you can open the document and edit the images in Photoshop CS2 or
later. You can also use the Photoshop PDF format to save multiple images in a multipage document or slide show
presentation.
You can quickly save a file as Photoshop PDF by playing the Save As Photoshop PDF action on the file. You can access
this action by choosing Production from the Actions panel menu.
For advanced users, the Photoshop PDF format offers options for making the document PDF/X compliant, which is
essential, for example, when you send your document to a large commercial press. PDF/X (Portable Document Format
Exchange) is a subset of Adobe PDF that eliminates color, font, and trapping variables that lead to printing problems.
You can also specify security options for restricting access to the PDF document. The 128-bit RC4 (Acrobat 6 and later)
encryption has an option for letting users view metadata and thumbnails in a secure PDF document using Adobe
Bridge.
You can save your PDF settings as a PDF preset for creating consistent Photoshop PDF files. Adobe PDF presets and
settings are shared across Adobe Creative Suite components, including Photoshop, InDesign®, Illustrator®, GoLive®,
and Acrobat®.
Adobe Creative Suite users can find more information about shared PDF settings for Adobe Creative Suite
applications in the PDF Integration Guide on the Creative Suite CD.
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Save a file in Photoshop PDF format
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Choose File
> Save As, and then choose Photoshop PDF from the Format menu. You can select a Color option if
you want to embed a color profile or use the profile specified with the Proof Setup command. You can also include
layers, notes, spot color, or alpha channels. Click Save.
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In the Save Adobe PDF dialog box, choose an Adobe PDF preset specifying whether the Photoshop PDF file will be
printed on a desktop printer or proofer, sent to a commercial printer, distributed by e-mail, displayed on the web,
and so on. For details, see “
Choosing a preset is the easiest way to set options for your Photoshop PDF file. After you choose a preset, click Save
PDF to generate your Photoshop PDF file. If you want to add security options or fine-tune the saving options for the
PDF, follow the remaining steps in this procedure.