How to Set Display Performance in Adobe InDesign

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InDesign displays placed images and graphics in low resolution by default, but this can be changed in just a few easy steps.

  1. Note the jagged edges around the performer's silhouette.Low Resolution Display of Image
  2. To see all images in the document as they would print or appear in a PDF, go to the View menu, then Display Performance and choose High Quality Display.Display Performance Options in View Menu
  3. Note the difference around the edges.High Resolution Display of Image
  4. The display resolution of only one image can be changed by selecting the image frame, then going to the bottom of the Object menu to Display Performance and choosing High Quality Display.Display Performance Options in Object Menu