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Expert: Ken Black - 10/13/2008


Question
Ken, I'm using Acrobat 8 pro and I'm designing editable PDF's for our sales people to use to update variable info on a per client basis. Do you know if you can import a logo into a PDF file using the Acrobat 8 pro software? If so please tell me what I need to do.

Answer
Hi Jayson,

Acrobat does not have a provision for importing graphics. You can save the logo as a pdf itself, then select it with the select tool then copy and paste it into the pdf file you would like to have it in. This only works some of the time.

The plug-in Pitstop will allow you to place pdf files within your pdf document as well as give you greater control.

Another possibility for you is to open the pdf in Illustrator and place the graphic then save it as a pdf. Doing this can get cumbersome as Illustrator will create many layers of clipping masks and compound paths you will need to contend with, as well as the way it strings text in separate lines or even characters.

I hope this helps,


Thanks,

Ken Black

www.bestprintingonline.com

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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.

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Currently employed by Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.

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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.

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