InDesign 2021 getting stuck at 'Creating PDF' when packaging files

Runs up to 1.5x faster on M1 chips compared to previous Intel-only versions. Adobe_InDesign_2021_v16.3.2_[TNT].dmg

Compatible with macOS Big Sur (11.0) and later. InDesign 2021 getting stuck at 'Creating PDF' when

If the app hangs at the "Creating PDF" stage, try disabling bitmap resampling in the export settings or packaging the file first. Adobe_InDesign_2021_v16.3.2_[TNT].dmg

Users of this specific 2021 build often encounter common "stuck" scenarios. Here are the standard fixes:

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InDesign 2021 getting stuck at 'Creating PDF' when packaging files

Runs up to 1.5x faster on M1 chips compared to previous Intel-only versions.

Compatible with macOS Big Sur (11.0) and later.

If the app hangs at the "Creating PDF" stage, try disabling bitmap resampling in the export settings or packaging the file first.

Users of this specific 2021 build often encounter common "stuck" scenarios. Here are the standard fixes: