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Basic information about IDDX file

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

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


1.Detail information about IDDX file extension: Static Default File

File type Static Default File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description IDDX file is a Static Default File developed by Adobe Systems. File created by InDesign and InCopy, professional page layout creation applications; contains default document settings; imported by InDesign right before .IDML files to keep consistent document default settings; should not be manually opened or edited.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDDX files

Windows
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe InCopy CC 2017

macOS
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe InCopy CC 2017



Can't open a IDDX 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.IDDX”。

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 IDDX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IDDX 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.