First, let me tell you what I'm trying to do, and then I'll tell you the problem. I'm working on compiling a PDF file of a manuscript I'm going to be sending to a journal for publication. I have about 10 figures with legends that I want to include at the end. All of the pictures are in .PSD format, while the text currently exists in a Word file. I'm using InDesign to combine the .PSD graphic with my text legend.
The problem is, when I take a perfectly nice looking 300 pixels/inch file (looks nice and crisp in Photoshop) and Place it in an empty InDesign page, it comes out looking like CRAP. The edges are all jaggy, like I lost about 75% of the resolution. What gives? I haven't even tried exporting it as a PDF yet!
The problem is, when I take a perfectly nice looking 300 pixels/inch file (looks nice and crisp in Photoshop) and Place it in an empty InDesign page, it comes out looking like CRAP. The edges are all jaggy, like I lost about 75% of the resolution. What gives? I haven't even tried exporting it as a PDF yet!