If you’ve ever tried turning your print-ready InDesign layout into a digital download, you’ve probably discovered the balancing act: you want your eBook to look sharp on screens without ballooning into a 300-megabyte monster. Whether you’re posting on Patreon, selling on Itch.io, or sending PDFs to your Kickstarter backers, the right export settings can make all the difference.

Here’s a breakdown of the best InDesign settings for producing a screen-optimized, high-quality PDF eBook — perfect for comics, artbooks, or any illustrated project that started life in print.

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