InDesign can open a wide variety of file formats, including native InDesign files, text documents, Microsoft Word and Excel files, and numerous image formats.
Here's a breakdown of some of the key file types InDesign supports:
InDesign Specific Files
- InDesign Document (.indd): The standard file format for InDesign projects.
Text Files
- Text Documents (.txt): Basic text files that can be imported and formatted.
- Microsoft Word Documents (.doc, .docx): InDesign can import and style text and some formatting from Word documents.
Spreadsheet Files
- Microsoft Excel Documents (.xls, .xlsx): InDesign can import data from Excel spreadsheets, useful for creating tables and charts.
Image Files
InDesign supports a wide range of image formats for placing graphics within layouts. Common image file types include:
- Adobe Photoshop (.PSD): Allows for importing Photoshop files with layers and transparency.
- JPEG (.JPG, .JPEG): A common format for photographs and images with continuous tones.
- TIFF (.TIF, .TIFF): A versatile format often used for high-resolution images and scans.
- PNG (.PNG): Supports transparency and is commonly used for web graphics.
- GIF (.GIF): Supports animation and is suitable for simple graphics.
- EPS (.EPS): Encapsulated PostScript, often used for vector graphics and logos.
- PDF (.PDF): Portable Document Format, can contain both vector and raster graphics.
Other Supported Formats
InDesign also supports other formats, which you can typically use through the Place command (File > Place) for importing content. For a comprehensive list, refer to Adobe's official documentation on supported file formats for InDesign.
