Basic information about IDML file

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

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


1.Detail information about IDML file extension: Adobe InDesign Markup Language File

File type Adobe InDesign Markup Language File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Zip
Description IDML file is a Adobe InDesign Markup Language File developed by Adobe Systems. An IDML file is a document created by InDesign, a program used to create professional page layouts. It contains several XML files, which represent a complete InDesign document. IDML files are stored as a compressed package using Zip compression.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDML files

Windows		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe IDMLTools

macOS		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe IDMLTools
Adobe Creative Suite



How to convert IDML files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for IDML files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve IDML to another files conversion, you may use the option.

IDML to EPS IDML to HTML IDML to IBA IDML to INDD
IDML to INX IDML to JPEG IDML to JPG IDML to PDF
IDML to PSD


How to convert another files to IDML file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for another files to IDML file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to IDML conversion, you may use the option.

INX to IDML EPS to IDML INDD to IDML PDF to IDML
IDD to IDML INDB to IDML IND to IDML


Can't open a IDML 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.IDML”。

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 IDML extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IDML 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.