Placed transparent background PSDs show jagged edges

[samjoy]

I have just completed a portfolio of works and find any placed PSD projects which are shape layers on a transparent background show as crude jagged black hairline edges but putting a matching solid background to it solves this. Should PSDs not be placed with transparent backgrounds?
Thanks

Sam

 

[carlow]

Hi,

Even if you use the shape layers in Photoshop (vector based) and you import that file into InDesign the shape will be rasterised.

Photoshop can print vector information to a certain quality, but when placed in InDesign you loose the quality.

If you want sharp edges you should create your shapes in InDesign or Illustrator.

hope this helps.

carlow

 

[samjoy]

Thanks Carlow, shapes are already rasterised in PS, they display fine when I add a white BG layer to my project in the PS file then drop it into the Indesign project. Seems to be a problem with indesign showing layers on transparent background!