{"id":3172,"date":"2022-02-08T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/?p=3172"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:41:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:41:09","slug":"embed-fonts-adobe-indesign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insights.printivity.com\/embed-fonts-adobe-indesign","title":{"rendered":"How to Embed Fonts in Adobe InDesign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You likely know by now that it is important to embed your fonts in your document when you are sending it to a professional printer. Regardless of the software you are using, this is an important step to take as it ensures your printer has the correct fonts referenced in your document. That being said, this process will look a little different depending on the software you are designing with. Some softwares may have restrictions, or multiple ways of embedding fonts. Here we are going to cover how to embed fonts<\/a> in Adobe InDesign in PDF and EPS format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is embedding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first, embedding fonts is a surefire way to ensure your document is viewed accurately on any device. Embedding fonts in InDesign allows you to convert your text into a PDF file or an EPS, also known as an Encapsulated PostScript file. PDFs are more common, but EPS files are beneficial in their own way as certain programs may only allow for EPS files. You\u2019ll want to embed your fonts regardless of your file type.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why you should embed your fonts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Embedding fonts into your document for print, regardless of the file type, will ensure that your final printed product accurately reflects your design. Not all computers and printers have the same fonts on them, especially if you download a special font to use. In the case that the printer does not have your font and you did not embed them, it will substitute your fonts with a similar one, but that will likely change the look of your design. It may be a barely noticeable change, or it could largely impact your entire design. To avoid this problem all together, you always want to make sure you embed your fonts into your final file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to embed fonts in InDesign – PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Make sure your InDesign file is open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Select File <\/strong>and select Adobe PDF Presets<\/strong>. This will allow you to choose the resolution quality and size of your PDF file. High Quality Print<\/strong> will give you the highest quality and largest size. Smallest File Size <\/strong>will give you the lowest quality and smallest size.<\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Select where your file will be exported to and click Save. <\/strong>This will prompt the Export Adobe PDF<\/strong> dialog box.<\/p>\n\n\n

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4. In the dialog box, select Advanced. <\/strong>You will be able to choose to embed all of your fonts or just a subset of the fonts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n