Basic information about IDAP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IDAP（*.IDAP or *.idap）, 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 IDAP file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about IDAP file extension: Adobe InDesign Assignment Package

File type Adobe InDesign Assignment Package Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description IDAP file is a Adobe InDesign Assignment Package developed by Adobe Systems. An IDAP file is a package used by InDesign, a desktop publishing application used to create professional page layouts. It contains a subset of an InDesign document (.INDD file) that has been modified by an editor. IDAP files are used to import edited page content back into the original InDesign document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDAP files

Windows		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe InCopy CC 2017

macOS		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe InCopy CC 2017



Can't open a IDAP 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.IDAP”。

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 IDAP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IDAP 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 IDAP 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 IDAP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IDAP 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 IDAP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the IDAP 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.