Setting
Last updated on
Jun 2, 2026
Learn about the specifications for JPEG and PNG export settings to fine-tune image quality, file size, and compatibility in Adobe InDesign.
Use this reference to understand how each export option affects output quality, file size, and compatibility when exporting to JPEG or PNG. These settings control how document content is converted into images for web, digital display, or print.
Export
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Selection |
Export the currently selected object. |
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Range |
Enter the page number or page range you want to export. Separate numbers in a range using a hyphen, and separate multiple pages or ranges using commas. |
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All |
Export all pages in the documents. |
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Pages |
Export facing pages to a single JPEG/ PNG file. |
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Spreads |
Export facing pages in a spread to a single JPEG/ PNG file. Deselect this option to export each page in a spread as a separate JPEG/PNG file. |
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Suffix |
Add a file name suffix like Incremental Numbers (^#), Page Number (^P), Page Size (^S), or a customized name for identification. |
Note
Avoid using illegal or reserved characters in file or folder names, or in dynamic strings, to ensure smooth sharing between macOS and Windows. InDesign excludes the following characters during PNG, JPEG, and PDF export: “ \ / : * ? " < > | “
Image
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Quality |
Select from a range of options that determine the trade-off between file compression (smaller file size) and image quality:
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Format Method |
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Resolution (ppi) |
Select or type the resolution for the exported JPEG/PNG image. |
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Color Space |
Specify the color space of the exported file.
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Options
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Action |
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Embed Color Profile (JPEG only) |
Embed the document's color profile in the exported JPEG with the profile name shown. Assign Profiles before exporting (Edit > Assign Profiles). The Embed Color Profile option is disabled when you select Gray from the Color Space menu. |
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Transparent Background (PNG only) |
Show a transparent background. |
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Anti-alias |
Smooth the jagged edges of text and bitmap images. |
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Use Document Bleed Settings |
Select this option to display the bleed area specified in Document Setup in the resulting JPEG or PNG. |
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Simulate Overprint |
Select this option to export a JPEG/ PNG that simulates overprinting spot inks with varied neutral densities by converting spot colors to process colors for printing. |
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Include Hidden Spreads |
Select this option to export the hidden spreads along with the other spreads in the documents. |
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