Saving a file as a PDF with Photoshop

* Photoshop is available in select computer labs on campus, including Library 034.

This method works best when with saving images and Photoshop files as PDFs. This includes: .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif, .bmp, and .psd (Photoshop).

1. Open your file in Photoshop.
2. Go to “File.”
3. Select “Save as”
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4. From the drop-down menu next to “Format” (located below where you name the file), select “Photoshop PDF.”
5. Click "Save."
    
   
   
6. In the Options box, un-check the box next to Preserve Photoshop Editing Capabilities (this will significantly reduce your file size so that you can email it). Click “Save PDF.”
   • Tip! If your original file is a Photoshop file, do not delete it after saving it to PDF. Otherwise, you will be unable to make changes to your file in the future.
   
7. If your file is still too large to email, you can reduce the size further by following steps 1-6, then going to “Compression” (located on the left side of the save window).
   • In the Options box, next to “Image Quality,” select “High” instead of “Maximum,” then save your PDF.
   

If you have any questions, contact Print & Copy Services at copyservices@pugetsound.edu or 253.879.3737.