.indd

What is a .indd file?

The native file format for Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard page layout application.

Safe format

Type Document

By Adobe

MIME application/x-indesign

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We read file headers, not extensions. Nothing gets uploaded.

What is it

The native file format for Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard page layout application. INDD files are used for designing books, magazines, brochures, posters, and other print and digital publications.

Technical details

Full Name

Adobe InDesign Document

MIME Type

application/x-indesign

Developer

Adobe

Magic Bytes

06 06 ED F5

Safety

What opens it

Adobe InDesign

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Affinity Publisher

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FAQ

How do I open INDD without InDesign?

Affinity Publisher ($70 one-time) can open INDD files. If you just need to view the content, ask the sender for a PDF export.

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