Convert IDML to INX
| File Extension | IDML |
| Full Name | Adobe InDesign Markup Format |
Files with the .IDML extension contain project data created by the Adobe InDesign software, versions CS4 and newer, saved in using an XML file hierarchy and catalogs packed in a ZIP format. The main catalog contains a file called designmap.
| File Extension | INX |
| Full Name | Adobe InDesign Interchange File Format |
INX is a file that contains the code for the universal XML markup. It can be opened by any text editor. INX files are used by Adobe InDesign. They contain data that allows the correct exchange of files between different versions of this software. This is information about the file structure: e.g. the number of pages, their layout and content.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IDML") to another (referred to as "INX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IDML file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format IDML to format INX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform IDML to INX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format IDML and transforming it into format INX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IDML to INX converters.
Conversion from IDML to INX
IDML to INX
How to convert the IDML file to INX?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IDML to INX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the IDML file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file IDML, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the IDML file to the application
- Select the output format of the INX file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file INX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted INX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the IDML format:
Other conversions
to the INX format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.