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Embedding placed documents into InDesign
InDesign also supports the ability to embed placed images into a document, but this practice is usually not recommended since you risk bloating the InDesign file size, resulting in lowered performance. There are a few exceptions where embedding a link might be beneficial:
When using placed images that have a relatively small file size.
When you feel it’s just not worth maintaining a link to the original file. Embedding the link could then simplify your document because everything would then be embedded.
When you fear the link to the placed file might be broken by someone else moving, renaming, or deleting the original document.
Keep in mind that when you embed a Photoshop document, it will no longer be possible to access its layers from InDesign. This means that it will no longer be possible to apply layer overrides or change layer comps.
How to embed a placed graphic
To embed a placed (linked) graphic, follow these steps.
In InDesign, choose Window > Links to display the Links panel.
Select donutshop-logo in the Links panel.
Click the panel menu and choose Embed Link.
The Links panel adds an Embedded icon next to the name of the link, signifying it is now included in the InDesign document.
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How to unembed a placed graphic
It is possible to unembed a file from an InDesign document. This action extracts the embedded document, places it in a specified location, and then creates a link between the file and the InDesign document.
Select donutshop-logo.ai again in the Links panel.
Open the Links panel menu and choose Unembed Link.
InDesign asks whether you want to link to the original file or to a file that it extracts from the InDesign document and places in a folder.
Let’s pretend we don’t have the original available; click No.
Use the dialog box to navigate to a location where you want to place the extracted link, and click Choose.
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