Embedding fonts in a PDF

[scarface]

Hey guys, For some reason i am having a issue with fonts not embedding right in PDF's from Illustrator or Indesign.

I'm using cs3 in both and it does show that the fonts used are embedded in the properties for the pdf but it's showing up as arial text on my other machines.

Any help to get these working right?

 

[GypsyGraphics]

You can always select your text and "create outlines" and re-save as a separate file, to ensure you've kept the original editable version. Then output the outlined version to PDF.

One reason you could be having trouble embedding the fonts is that the font that has some licensing restrictions?

 

[FatCat]

One reason you could be having trouble embedding the fonts is that the font that has some licensing restrictions?

Exactly what I was thinking. Some fonts have restrictions that prevent them from being embedded into a PDF. If everything else appears to embed correctly, you will likely need to at least convert that particular font to outlines before saving.

 

[bob]

Hey guys, For some reason i am having a issue with fonts not embedding right in PDF's from Illustrator or Indesign.

I'm using cs3 in both and it does show that the fonts used are embedded in the properties for the pdf but it's showing up as arial text on my other machines.

Any help to get these working right?

It's generally consider to be Bad Form to embed fonts into PDF's. Most every PDF output interface either allows you to convert text to paths or just does it for you without asking. As previously noted by others, you should use this capability.

 

[Steve C.]

Most programs for creating fonts offer the typographer an option to disallow
embedding. I don't know why anyone would choose to allow it, if given the
choice. Unless maybe they are creating freeware fonts.