File Extension Library


.INDS File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Page Layout Files
  • Format: XML

What are .INDS files and how to open them?

Can't open .INDS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .INDS file.

What is a .INDS file extension?

.INDS file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .INDS has been classified as Page Layout Files. The format of .INDS file is XML.

.INDS is Adobe InDesign Snippet File

Snippet created by InDesign, a professional page layout program; contains a subset of an InDesign document, such as a page item or a group of page items; stored in an XML format; used to export and reuse portions of a document.

Snippets can be created by selecting one or more objects in InDesign and then dragging them to the desktop. They may also be exported by selecting File → Export within InDesign.

NOTE: INDS files were used by older versions of InDesign. They have been replaced by .IDMS files.

List of all softwares that can open the Adobe InDesign Snippet File
Windows
Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Adobe InCopy CC 2019
Mac
Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Adobe InCopy CC 2019

How to fix problems with .INDS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .INDS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .INDS file format
  2. You need to check the .INDS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)