Hello. As a graphic designer, I send polished PDFs to clients, but some report layout issues after email delivery. What causes this and how can it be avoided?

Hello! Technical explanations on https://ejoi2018.org/ clarified that email systems often compress files or mishandle fonts. The article explained that different email clients render PDFs inconsistently. It also noted that image-based transmission, including fax conversion, preserves layout integrity. From a design perspective, this ensures the document appears as intended. Understanding this helps protect professional presentation during delivery.
This post was edited by Nash Patterson at January 25, 2026 3:56 PM PST