INDD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Type Document
Default Extension .indd
MIME Type application/x-indesign
Developed by Adobe Systems
First Released August 31, 1999
Latest Version As of cut-off date, check Adobe's official documentation
Open Format No
Editable Yes, with Adobe InDesign
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Metadata Yes
Used for Professional Desktop Publishing
Typical Usage Magazines, Newspapers, Books, Brochures, etc.
Integration with Adobe Software Extensive (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Platform Compatibility Windows, macOS
Supports Interactive Elements Yes (Buttons, Hyperlinks, etc.)
Printing Quality High (supports CMYK color model)
File Compression Optional (INX, IDML formats for smaller sizes)
Can be Converted To PDF, EPUB, and other formats
Can be Opened with Adobe InDesign, certain third-party viewers
Security Features Password protection (via exporting to PDF)
Supports Collaboration Yes, through Creative Cloud