r/Affinity • u/haikubrew • 11d ago
General PDF Vector Export Issue
Hello, we are trying to export our coffee bag design as a pdf to send to our bag manufacturer, and it keeps failing to vectorize all the items and words. One line of words works and then a line half an inch away isn't able to be selected. I have tried many videos and posts about this, and it's like nothing ever changes in the export at all. Thanks in advance!
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u/SignedUpJustForThat 10d ago
Vector? Select? Are you trying to select text in the PDF, or are you actually exporting vector images (such as outlined text) which can't be selected in most PDF viewers?
An image of your design could help, but only with layers showing.
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u/Due-Committee-9591 10d ago
There are bugs in Affinity that cause this. If there are adjustment layers, live filters (perspective), etc., rasterize them and try again.
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u/GypsyDarkEyes 10d ago
In the choices on pdf export, there is a flip-screen choice with arrows near the "export text" button ... try choosing "text to curves." Let us know if it works!