Convert IND to IDML
| File Extension | IND |
| Full Name | Adobe InDesign Graphics Document Format |
IND file extension is associated with Adobe InDesign, a DTP software developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated and distributed as a part of Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud packages. InDesign allows user to create rich documents for print and digital media.
| 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.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IND") to another (referred to as "IDML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IND 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 IND to format IDML becomes essential.
So, how can we perform IND to IDML 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 IND and transforming it into format IDML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IND to IDML converters.
Conversion from IND to IDML
IND to IDML
How to convert the IND file to IDML?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IND to IDML. 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 IND file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file IND, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the IND file to the application
- Select the output format of the IDML file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file IDML on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted IDML file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the IND format:
Other conversions
to the IDML 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.