Below are the preferred PDF specifications and recommendations when uploading a PDF
Upload a high resolution PDF
All the pages must be merged in one continuous file
The file need to be as single page cropped, no double page spreads, and remove all crop marks if any
All page sizes must be consistent with a maximum surface area of 400 square inches. No minimum size requirement, but best to keep above 5 inches width and height to ensure quality is acceptable when pages are viewed on larger screens.
Recommended size for the PDF: 8.5x11. This is the most popular size.
Other popular PDF sizes are: 8.5x8.5 and 11
All pages must be in the correct order. You will not be able to re-order the pages post upload
All pages must be in the same orientation, portrait or in Landscape mode.
Please make sure your PDF is not secured or Password protected
Avoid text as images. Only use "real" fonts
Embed all fonts in your publication - Use fonts that are installed on your system AND are permitted to be embedded
Avoid CID fonts if possible as they may not be extracted or displayed properly
Embedded Open Type Fonts (EOT) will not display at all on your digital edition
Merge all layers and flatten all transparencies
Delete clipping paths when possible to avoid white ghost lines in your digital edition
No embedded scripts, media(video/audio) or buttons will be maintained post upload to the system