Basic information about INDD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension INDD（*.INDD or *.indd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the INDD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the INDD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the INDD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support INDD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the INDD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the INDD file?
  • How to open a INDD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a INDD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a INDD file?
  • How to convert INDD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to INDD file format?


1.Detail information about INDD file extension: Adobe InDesign Document

File type Adobe InDesign Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description INDD file is a Adobe InDesign Document developed by Adobe Systems. An INDD file is a professional page layout project created with Adobe InDesign. It includes page formatting information, page content, linked files, styles, and swatches. INDD files are commonly used for creating and formatting books, magazines, newspapers, flyers, and brochures.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INDD files

Windows		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe InCopy CC 2017
QuarkXPress with ID2Q XTension
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Suite
ID2Q (InDesign to Quark)
PUB2ID (Publisher to InDesign)
Q2ID (Quark To InDesign)

macOS		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe InCopy CC 2017
QuarkXPress with ID2Q XTension
Stellar Phoenix InDesign Repair

iOS		 Adobe Debut



How to convert INDD files to another file format?

There are 21 records in our database eligible for INDD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve INDD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

INDD to AI INDD to CDR INDD to DOC INDD to DOCX
INDD to EPS INDD to EPUB INDD to HTM INDD to HTML
INDD to IDML INDD to IND INDD to INDL INDD to INX
INDD to JPEG INDD to JPG INDD to PDF INDD to PNG
INDD to PSD INDD to PUB INDD to QXD INDD to QXP
INDD to WORD


How to convert another files to INDD file format?

There are 19 records in our database eligible for another files to INDD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to INDD conversion, you may use the option.

DOC to INDD EPS to INDD PSD to INDD HTML to INDD
QXD to INDD HTM to INDD AZW3 to INDD QXP to INDD
EPUB to INDD DOCX to INDD PUB to INDD PDF to INDD
IDML to INDD AI to INDD PMD to INDD P65 to INDD
INDL to INDD PM6 to INDD FH11 to INDD


Can't open a INDD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.INDD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the INDD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support INDD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of INDD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a INDD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a INDD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a INDD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the INDD file is damaged.
  • Whether the INDD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the INDD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the INDD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the INDD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a INDD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a INDD file.

If the INDD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.