3 steps to open file with INDD extension
Usually solving problems with INDD file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open INDD file now!
INDD File Extension
- File type Adobe InDesign Document
- File developer Adobe Systems
- File category Layout Files
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What is a(n) INDD file?
The template file with the extension .INDD is typical for Adobe InDesign software, used primarily for the professional design of text documents, including newspapers and books. The file stores information about the user-created page layout, containing not only text and formatting, but also various types of graphics and attached styles and samples.
How to open INDD file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of INDD extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports INDD files
If an application that supports INDD files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with INDD extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the INDD file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open INDD files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with INDD files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with INDD extension
Step 3: Check the INDD file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- INDD file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given INDD file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related INDD file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
