Save to PDF / X-4 Save the document in PDF/X-4 format via Adobe Acrobat (to convert an existing PDF document or file), or via Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign (to save an original document into the PDF/X-4 format): In Adobe Acrobat: 1. Go to All Tools –> Use Print Production 2. Select Preflight. A new pop-up window will appear. 2a. From the drop-down menu, select “PDF Standards.” 2b. Scroll until you see PDF/X and expand the menu. 2c. Select “Convert to PDF/X-4 (SWOP),” then click the button in the lower right corner that says, “Analyze and Fix.” 3. You will be prompted to enter a new file name and location for the PDF/X-4 file you created. We recommend using a new name to not overwrite the original file. 4. Click “Save.” In Illustrator or Photoshop & InDesign: 1. In Illustrator or Photoshop, go to File > Save As. 1a. In InDesign, go to File > Export. 2. You will be prompted to enter a file name and location for the file. Be sure to select PDF as the file format from the format drop-down list. 2a. Click Save. 3. Another dialogue box will appear from the Adobe PDF Preset drop-down menu at the top. 4. Select PDF/X-4: 2008. 5. Click on Save or Export.