Saving-Photoshop-Layers-as-PDF
Photoshop-Tips
Saving Layers in Photoshop as PDF
> Try Scripts , File/Scripts/Export Layers to Files...
and then ; File/Automate/PDF Presentation...
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Saving Multiple Layers to a single PDF
Automation>pdf presentation will make that happen if you put the layers either on the desktop or in a folder and have the automated process
select them. It puts each file (layer) on a page and groups the pages in one PDF.
You can export each layer to a file using File>> scripts>>export layers to files. I know that has been around since atleast CS1.
Things to Ponder - Downsampling a PDF
Source :
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WS23B45D06-1977-4006-8BEB-2DBB08CA502Ea.html#WS4DE92D2D-5A4C-42a8-90E1-F
D4E912A9BFDa
Compression and downsampling options for Adobe PDF
When saving artwork in Adobe PDF, you can compress text and line art, and compress and downsample bitmap images. Depending on the
settings you choose, compression and downsampling can significantly reduce the size of a PDF file with little or no loss of detail and precision.
The Compression area of the Adobe PDF Options dialog box is divided into three sections. Each section provides the following options for
compressing and resampling images in your artwork.
Downsampling
If you plan to use the PDF file on the web, use downsampling to allow for higher compression. If you plan to print the PDF file at high
resolution, do not use downsampling. Select the Do Not Downsample option to disable all downsampling options.
Downsampling refers to decreasing the number of pixels in an image. To downsample images, choose an interpolation method-average
downsampling, subsampling, or bicubic downsampling-and enter the desired resolution (in pixels per inch). Then enter a resolution in the For
Images Above box. All images with resolution above this threshold are downsampled.
The interpolation method you choose determines how pixels are deleted:
Average Downsampling To
Averages the pixels in a sample area and replaces the entire area with the average pixel color at the specified resolution. Average
downsampling is the same as Bilinear resampling.
Subsampling To
Chooses a pixel in the center of the sample area and replaces the entire area with that pixel color. Subsampling significantly reduces the
conversion time compared with downsampling but results in images that are less smooth and continuous. Subsampling is the same as Nearest
Neighbor resampling.
Bicubic Downsampling To
Uses a weighted average to determine pixel color, which usually yields better results than the simple averaging method of downsampling.
Bicubic is the slowest but most precise method, resulting in the smoothest gradations.
Compression
Determines the type of compression that is used.
ZIP compression
Works well on images with large areas of single colors or repeating patterns, and for black-and-white images that contain repeating
patterns. ZIP compression is lossless.
JPEG compression
Is suitable for grayscale or color images. JPEG compression is lossy, which means that it removes image data and may reduce image
quality; however, it attempts to reduce file size with a minimal loss of information. Because JPEG compression eliminates data, it can achieve
much smaller file sizes than ZIP compression.
JPEG2000
Is the new international standard for the compression and packaging of image data. Like JPEG compression, JPEG2000 compression is
suitable for grayscale or color images. It also provides additional advantages, such as progressive display and lossless compression not
available with JPEG. JPEG2000 is only available if Acrobat 6 (PDF 1.5) or later is selected from the Compatibility menu.
Image Quality
Determines the amount of compression that is applied. The available options depend on the compression method. For JPEG2000
compression, Photoshop provides Lossless, Maximum, High, Medium, Low, and Minimum options. For JPEG compression, Photoshop provides
Minimum, Low, Medium, High, and Maximum options. For ZIP compression, Photoshop provides an 8?bit Image Quality option. The 8?bit
Image Quality option is lossless; that is, data is not removed to reduce file size, so image quality is not affected.
Tile Size
Specifies the size of the tiles used in images with JPEG 2000 compression. When low Image Quality values are used to optimize images
smaller than 1024 x 1024 pixels, using the largest tile size produces better results. In general, a tile size of 1024 is best for most images. Lower
tile sizes are generally used for images with small dimensions (for viewing on devices such as mobile phones).
Convert 16 Bit/Channel Image To 8 Bit/Channel
Converts 16?bits-per-channel images to 8?bits-per-channel images (selected by default). ZIP is the only compression method available if the
Convert 16 Bits option is unselected. If your document’s Compatibility setting is Acrobat 5 (PDF 1.4) or earlier, the Convert 16 Bits option is
unavailable, and images are automatically converted to 8 bits per channel.
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How to Convert Photoshop to PDF along with Layers using Adobe Illustrator
Sourece :
eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_8296095_convert-photoshop-pdf-layers.html#ixzz2IJlO0RWL
Instructions :
1. Open Adobe Illustrator CS5. Click "File", "Open" to open your Photoshop document. At this point, the "Photoshop Import Options"
dialogue box appears. In this dialogue box under "Options", select "Convert Layers to Options" and click "OK."
2. Go to "File", "Save As" and save as type "Adobe PDF (.PDF)." In the "Save Adobe PDF" dialogue box, make sure the "Create Acrobat Layers
from Top-Level Layers" is checked. Click "Save PDF."
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Photoshop-Tips
Saving Layers in Photoshop as PDF
> Try Scripts , File/Scripts/Export Layers to Files...
and then ; File/Automate/PDF Presentation...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Saving Multiple Layers to a single PDF
Automation>pdf presentation will make that happen if you put the layers either on the desktop or in a folder and have the automated process
select them. It puts each file (layer) on a page and groups the pages in one PDF.
You can export each layer to a file using File>> scripts>>export layers to files. I know that has been around since atleast CS1.
Things to Ponder - Downsampling a PDF
Source :
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WS23B45D06-1977-4006-8BEB-2DBB08CA502Ea.html#WS4DE92D2D-5A4C-42a8-90E1-F
D4E912A9BFDa
Compression and downsampling options for Adobe PDF
When saving artwork in Adobe PDF, you can compress text and line art, and compress and downsample bitmap images. Depending on the
settings you choose, compression and downsampling can significantly reduce the size of a PDF file with little or no loss of detail and precision.
The Compression area of the Adobe PDF Options dialog box is divided into three sections. Each section provides the following options for
compressing and resampling images in your artwork.
Downsampling
If you plan to use the PDF file on the web, use downsampling to allow for higher compression. If you plan to print the PDF file at high
resolution, do not use downsampling. Select the Do Not Downsample option to disable all downsampling options.
Downsampling refers to decreasing the number of pixels in an image. To downsample images, choose an interpolation method-average
downsampling, subsampling, or bicubic downsampling-and enter the desired resolution (in pixels per inch). Then enter a resolution in the For
Images Above box. All images with resolution above this threshold are downsampled.
The interpolation method you choose determines how pixels are deleted:
Average Downsampling To
Averages the pixels in a sample area and replaces the entire area with the average pixel color at the specified resolution. Average
downsampling is the same as Bilinear resampling.
Subsampling To
Chooses a pixel in the center of the sample area and replaces the entire area with that pixel color. Subsampling significantly reduces the
conversion time compared with downsampling but results in images that are less smooth and continuous. Subsampling is the same as Nearest
Neighbor resampling.
Bicubic Downsampling To
Uses a weighted average to determine pixel color, which usually yields better results than the simple averaging method of downsampling.
Bicubic is the slowest but most precise method, resulting in the smoothest gradations.
Compression
Determines the type of compression that is used.
ZIP compression
Works well on images with large areas of single colors or repeating patterns, and for black-and-white images that contain repeating
patterns. ZIP compression is lossless.
JPEG compression
Is suitable for grayscale or color images. JPEG compression is lossy, which means that it removes image data and may reduce image
quality; however, it attempts to reduce file size with a minimal loss of information. Because JPEG compression eliminates data, it can achieve
much smaller file sizes than ZIP compression.
JPEG2000
Is the new international standard for the compression and packaging of image data. Like JPEG compression, JPEG2000 compression is
suitable for grayscale or color images. It also provides additional advantages, such as progressive display and lossless compression not
available with JPEG. JPEG2000 is only available if Acrobat 6 (PDF 1.5) or later is selected from the Compatibility menu.
Image Quality
Determines the amount of compression that is applied. The available options depend on the compression method. For JPEG2000
compression, Photoshop provides Lossless, Maximum, High, Medium, Low, and Minimum options. For JPEG compression, Photoshop provides
Minimum, Low, Medium, High, and Maximum options. For ZIP compression, Photoshop provides an 8?bit Image Quality option. The 8?bit
Image Quality option is lossless; that is, data is not removed to reduce file size, so image quality is not affected.
Tile Size
Specifies the size of the tiles used in images with JPEG 2000 compression. When low Image Quality values are used to optimize images
smaller than 1024 x 1024 pixels, using the largest tile size produces better results. In general, a tile size of 1024 is best for most images. Lower
tile sizes are generally used for images with small dimensions (for viewing on devices such as mobile phones).
Convert 16 Bit/Channel Image To 8 Bit/Channel
Converts 16?bits-per-channel images to 8?bits-per-channel images (selected by default). ZIP is the only compression method available if the
Convert 16 Bits option is unselected. If your document’s Compatibility setting is Acrobat 5 (PDF 1.4) or earlier, the Convert 16 Bits option is
unavailable, and images are automatically converted to 8 bits per channel.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How to Convert Photoshop to PDF along with Layers using Adobe Illustrator
Sourece :
eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_8296095_convert-photoshop-pdf-layers.html#ixzz2IJlO0RWL
Instructions :
1. Open Adobe Illustrator CS5. Click "File", "Open" to open your Photoshop document. At this point, the "Photoshop Import Options"
dialogue box appears. In this dialogue box under "Options", select "Convert Layers to Options" and click "OK."
2. Go to "File", "Save As" and save as type "Adobe PDF (.PDF)." In the "Save Adobe PDF" dialogue box, make sure the "Create Acrobat Layers
from Top-Level Layers" is checked. Click "Save PDF."
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