WGD Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I designed a book cover in affinity designer using vector and pixel based images. When I export to PDF (regardless of which option I choose) it pixelates the vector image (author logo - bottom left) within the cover and the resolution is bad despite it being set at 300 DPI, no compression and no raster. Please help. Quote
Staff MEB Posted April 1, 2020 Staff Posted April 1, 2020 Hi WGD, Welcome to Affinity Forums Do you have applied any layer effects to the logo or changed/used an uncommon blend option in some of the elements composing the logo? All layer effects and some blend modes (not supported by PDF) force the rasterisation of the vector objects. Without seeing the file it's difficult to say what's causing the issue. Can you attach the file? I can provide an upload link if you wish to keep the file private. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software
Pšenda Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, MEB said: All layer effects and some blend modes (not supported by PDF) force the rasterisation of the vector objects. Without seeing the file it's difficult to say what's causing the issue. It would not be appropriate to add another type of display to the Export Persona - something like Outline, where objects would be displayed according to the type of export (vector, raster). I think other users would also appreciate it. Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.5.7.2948 (Retail) Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 24H2, Build 26100.2605. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 24H2, Build 26100.2605. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130.
WGD Posted April 1, 2020 Author Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, MEB said: Hi WGD, Welcome to Affinity Forums Do you have applied any layer effects to the logo or changed/used an uncommon blend option in some of the elements composing the logo? All layer effects and some blend modes (not supported by PDF) force the rasterisation of the vector objects. Without seeing the file it's difficult to say what's causing the issue. Can you attach the file? I can provide an upload link if you wish to keep the file private. 54 minutes ago, Pšenda said: It would not be appropriate to add another type of display to the Export Persona - something like Outline, where objects would be displayed according to the type of export (vector, raster). I think other users would also appreciate it. The layers at issue do not have any pixel properties, solely vector. MEB if you could please provide the upload link I would be able to share the file. Thanks! Quote
Staff MEB Posted April 1, 2020 Staff Posted April 1, 2020 Hi @WGD, Here's the upload link. Thanks for your support. Quote A Guide to Learning Affinity Software
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