Use original PDF not a flattened copy of the PDF

Risk

PDF with flattened layers reduces the usability of a PDF.

Issues

PDF with flattened layers that makes it much harder to extract contents.

Example

Solution

Dos:

• Create PDF with layers.

• Keep all text live, for accessibility.

• Standirise on layers (Dielines, Artwork, Braille, Barcodes...).

Don’ts:

• Flattening layers.

• Use pdf.

Tips

The following steps describe how to view information about how to create PDF with layers:
InDesign and Illustrator,

• Export to PDF → Choose the PDF Preset → Make Sure to Check the (Create Acrobat Layers Top-Level Layers).

The layers compatibility is up to Acrobat 6 (PDF 1.5)