Package InDesign files for output

Select File > Package.

Review the preflight summary for errors indicated by the alert icon.

If problems occur, select Cancel, then go to Window > Output > Preflight to resolve issues before continuing.

Select the Package to proceed to Package Publication.

Select a location and set a folder name for your package.

Select the following as needed:

• Copy Fonts (Except activated from Adobe Fonts): Include all required font files in the package.
• Copy Linked Graphics: Include all placed images and illustrations.
• Update Graphic Links In Package: Relink graphics to the package folder location.
• Include Fonts and Links From Hidden and Non-Printing Content: Include assets from hidden or non-printing layers, if needed.
• Include IDML: Add an InDesign Markup file for backward compatibility.
• Include PDF(Print): Include a print-ready PDF generated with the selected preset alongside the native document.
• Use Document Hyphenation Exceptions Only: Prevent reflow on systems with different hyphenation settings. Activate when sharing files.
• View Report: Open the printing instructions report after packaging. Available only if Create Printing Instructions is selected.

Select Package.

Select File > Package.

Select Create Printing Instructions in the Package dialog box to include detailed printer specifications.

In the Printing Instructions dialog box, enter contact information, project details, and any special instructions.

Set a filename for the instructions report. It appears as a text file in your package folder.

Select Continue to advance to Package Publication.