Compare two versions in a Adobe InDesign PDF
See exactly what changed between two versions of a PDF. This works on the PDF Adobe InDesign exported, so you do not need the original file.
How to do it
- 1.Open the PDF exported from Adobe InDesign in MythosPDF.
- 2.Add the old and the new version.
- 3.Review the highlighted differences.
How Adobe InDesign writes PDFs
- • Fonts are embedded as subsets, often OpenType CFF.
- • Text frames can be threaded across columns.
- • Precise kerning and tracking are written into lines.
What that means when you compare two versions
- • Kerning and tracking are kept around your edit. Many InDesign fonts are commercial, so new letters come from the PDF or, with your permission, a close open font.
What happens to the rest of the page
- • The differences between the two files are highlighted.
- • Useful before sending a revised draft.
Questions people ask
+Do I need both files?
Yes. Add the old and the new version to compare them.
+Is it better to edit in Adobe InDesign?
If you have the original Adobe InDesign file and a lot to change, yes. For quick changes to the PDF itself, editing the PDF is faster and keeps it exactly as sent.
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