: How do I produce a fully editable multipage PDF from multiple PSD files in CS5? I have a large number of pages ready as multiple PSD files. I need to make these into at least 2 page PDFs

@Murray976

It is traditional for all print production to have working, editable, native files then flattened PDFs for production. Few are attempting to do both in one format.

While what you are asking may seem logical, it really isn't.


If you need editable files, then save them as editable, native files.
If you need production files, then save them as production files. Don't try and shove everything into one container.


Save your PSD files as PSD files for editing. Then flatten the files to .tiff and create the PDF needed for production.

Just my opinion but multi-page documents should really never be created with Photoshop. There are much better tools for those sorts of documents.

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@Murphy569

I don't think this is possible. I'll provide a couple alternative below.


Create PDF from multiple PSD files (non-editable)


File > automate > pdf presentation
Browse for your PSDs
Change your settings
Click "save"

Import your PSDs into Indesign


Create new Id Document
Place each PSD in a new page
Export PDF
Both the Indesign doc and PSDs stay editable, but not the pdf



If the printer needs to edit the document its probably best to just package an indesign file and hand that off. That way the printer can edit what they need to then export a pdf for printing

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