Convert INDD to IDML
| File Extension | INDD |
| Full Name | Adobe InDesign Document Format |
INDD is a control file used by Adobe InDesign software. It allows multiple user to work on the same project without changing the underlying INDD source document. While editing, a hidden IDLK file is created in the users computer that prevents changes made by other users of the editing group.
| 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 "INDD") to another (referred to as "IDML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, INDD 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 INDD to format IDML becomes essential.
So, how can we perform INDD 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 INDD 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 INDD to IDML converters.
Conversion from INDD to IDML
INDD to IDML
How to convert the INDD 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 INDD 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 INDD file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file INDD, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the INDD 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 INDD 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.