How to export a PDF in Adobe Illustrator

Step by step directions for exporting a 'Press Quality' PDF from Illustrator.

You can either download and use our custom BUG PRESS job option, or follow the steps below to include the preferred settings yourself. 

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In Illustrator using Bug Press job option

To install Bug Press job option:

1. Download Bug Press job option.
2. Go to Edit > Adobe PDF Presets...
3. Click 'Load'
4. Navigate to 'BUG PRESS_noconvert' and click 'Open'
5. Then click 'Done'

To use Bug Press job option:

1. Go to File > Save As...
2. In new window:
   Save as:_____(Name your file and note the location you are exporting it to)
   For Mac 'Format': Adobe PDF (Print)
   For Windows 'Type': Adobe PDF (Print)
3. In next window, choose Adobe PDF Preset: 'BUG_PRESS_noconvert"
4. Then click 'Export'
5. Examine your PDF in Adobe Acrobat. It should now be ready for upload. 

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Export PDF without using a job option:

1. Go to File > Save As...
2. In new window:
   Save as:_____(Name your file and note the location you are exporting it to)
   For Mac 'Format': Adobe PDF (Print)
   For Windows 'Type': Adobe PDF (Print)
3. In next window, choose Adobe PDF Preset: Press Quality
   ~ Under General > Options:  check 'View PDF after Exporting'
   ~ Under Compression > Color Images: Bicubic 400, Grayscale Images: Bicubic 400, Monochrome Images: Bicubic 1200
   ~ Under Marks and Bleeds > Bleed and slug: Check 'Use Document Bleed Settings' (If you set up a bleed, the boxes should display .125 inches for each edge)
4. Then click 'Export'
5. Examine your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.