Exporting to a PDF seems like it should be the easiest part of the design process, but one little checked-box can throw off your PDF settings, and cause a lot of frustration.
To solve the problem I have created a PDF preset file for InDesign that you can quickly download and use every time you want to publish to MagCloud.
The process is very simple, and it works for a Mac or PC.
Just follow these four steps.
SAVE AND EXPORT A PDF FROM INDESIGN:
1. DOWNLOAD the MagCloud PDF Export Job Options file (note you may need to ctrl+click or right click and save this file)
2. Install the Preset:
Within InDesign, go to FILE>> Adobe PDF Presets>> Define >> “Load” >> Find and Select the file you downloaded called “MagCloud_PDF_Export” >> Click “Done.”
3. To use these imported settings, with your file open in InDesign, Select FILE >> PDF Presets >> “Adobe PDF Preset for MagCloud”
4. Name and Save your PDF and you are ready to publish!
*Note, the preset will only work properly if you have set your document up perfectly from the start. To be sure you have your document settings adjusted properly, go to the InDesign Help Section on MagCloud.
Publisher's Corner 
cool!
WHen I click on the link for the pdf preset, it goes to this error:
“Account Error: Inactive”
please advise,
Ron
Hi Ron,
Sorry for the technical difficulties. It should be working now!
Thanks for letting us know.
Cheers,
Lauren
When I (several times) download ( I’m on an Intel iMac) I get an error message that Adoble Reader 9.4.3 can’t read the file or it was damaged in transmission” when I try to open it. Suggestion?
Hi Charles,
I just tried messaging you directly, so hopefully we can get this solved ASAP.
Thanks!
Lauren
It appears that the link to download the preset is broken.
Hi Cindy,
With some web browsers you may need to control+”click” or right-click to start the download.
Thanks!
link for .joboptions file is broken, again!
The link for the file is broken. Can you please let me know when it’s fixed? Thanks
Link is broken!
Link is broken