How to Export Interactive PDF in Adobe InDesign: 1-Min Guide

How to Export Interactive PDF in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to export interactive PDF files from Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to export interactive PDF in Adobe InDesign:

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To export your document as an interactive PDF in InDesign, navigate to the top menu, click 'File' → 'Export' to start the export process.
Rename your file and choose your format as 'Adobe PDF (Interactive)' then click 'Save.'‍
Ensure the 'Include All' checkbox is selected so that all interactive actions are included during PDF export.

📌 Why this matters

Interactive PDFs let you preserve clickable buttons, form fields, hyperlinks, and navigation elements that would otherwise become static images in a standard PDF export. This becomes particularly valuable when you're creating digital magazines, interactive reports, or client presentations that need to function seamlessly across different devices and platforms.

Your carefully designed user experience transitions intact from InDesign to the final PDF, meaning recipients can engage with your content exactly as you intended without needing specialized software to view it.

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