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When you need these media types in a different format, here's how to convert.","What is PDF to InDesign conversion? Converting PDF to InDesign (INDD) is the process of transforming a static, print-ready PDF into an editable Adobe InDesign file so designers can access and modify the underlying layout, text, and graphic elements. Because InDesign does not natively import PDFs as editable INDD files, the conversion requires a third-party […]","What is PDF to InDesign conversion? Converting PDF to InDesign (INDD) is the process of transforming a static, print-ready PDF...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-pdf-to-indesign-conversion\">What is PDF to InDesign conversion?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Converting PDF to InDesign (INDD) is the process of transforming a static, print-ready PDF into an editable Adobe InDesign file so designers can access and modify the underlying layout, text, and graphic elements. Because InDesign does not natively import PDFs as editable INDD files, the conversion requires a third-party tool or plugin. This workflow is common when teams need to repurpose locked PDF content for new publishing projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Ffile-management\u002F\">File management\u003C\u002Fa> is the practice of storing, organizing, locating, and distributing digital files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-a-pdf\">What is a PDF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PDF document file stands for Portable Document Format and is a format which deals with printed documents. Within a PDF, users can search for specific terms and view hyperlinks. PDFs house multimedia like audio and video. They’re also very secure and accessible for a lot of different systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--what-is-an-indd\">What is an INDD?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The INDD extension is the standard digital file format for the Adobe InDesign software program. The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Findesign-file-extension\u002F\">InDesign file extension\u003C\u002Fa> typically contains things such as layouts and page data. It’s often used when creating things like newspapers, flyers and other advertising layouts. INDD is perfect for all types of graphic design.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-39451\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"425\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192814\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of the INDD file icon.\" class=\"wp-image-39451\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The INDD is great for publishing layouts.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-to-convert-the-pdf-to-indd\">How to convert the PDF to INDD\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though it is possible to export a file from INDD in PDF format, the inverse isn’t easy. There are ways to think outside the box and bring all your elements of a PDF into an INDD. However, this is just too much work. Instead, you’ll want to use a converter of some sort to automatically change the format. Typically, there’s a few different ways to automate the conversion process. However, since this conversion is so unique, the only way to accomplish it is through a system-based converter.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">System-based converters are great for users who have a lot of hard drive space and limited internet access. They allow for conversion of a lot of files all at once. There are two programs I personally believe in, starting with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpdf.wondershare.com\u002Fpdfelement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDFelement\u003C\u002Fa>. This program not only converts PDFs to INDD files, it also is capable of numerous other format conversions. The other system I suggest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.recosoft.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fpdf2id\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF2ID\u003C\u002Fa>, which is exclusively for converting PDF to INDD.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-39454\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"430\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-2.jpg\" alt=\"Connected digital points.\" class=\"wp-image-39454\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-2.jpg 900w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-2-450x215.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-2-768x367.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sometimes, a conversion is necessary.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--why-convert-a-pdf-to-indd\">Why convert a PDF to INDD?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elements of a PDF are very hard to edit, making them sort of locked into place the way they were intended. Unfortunately, this isn’t always a good thing for all parties involved. Sometimes users have specific intentions with a PDF they need to actualize. Whether it’s share it with someone for the purpose of editing or edit it themselves extensively, sometimes the PDF does better as an INDD.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, sometimes a PDF needs to be edited. By converting it to a INDD, users are able to use the elements within the PDF inside the Adobe InDesign program. This allows for plenty of in-depth editing. In fact, it’s overall pretty tough to edit a PDF in any manner without first converting it to a different file type.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PDF ultimately is sometimes too secure for its own good. It prevents users from editing it extensively or accessing it easily. When this limits your work, make sure you know how to convert it.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192813\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-indd-3-359x450.jpg","An arrow with digital prints inside.",752,600,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F07185018\u002Furl-for-a-picture-feature-1-450x225.jpg",29265,"how-to-make-a-url-for-a-picture-on-your-computer","How to create a URL for an image on your computer","Learn how to create a URL for your image easily with simple steps. Start sharing your images online today! Read the full article for details.","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-make-a-url-for-a-picture-on-your-computer\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193155\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-ai-3-450x300.jpg",37312,"convert-cr2-to-ai","What is the CR2 image format? How to convert CR2 to AI","The CR2 image file wasn't meant to be edited or shared. Because of this, you'll need to convert it to AI when you need to change or share it.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-ai\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19193028\u002Fconvert-tiff-to-jpg-3-450x375.jpg",38151,"convert-tiff-to-jpg","How to convert the TIFF image file to a JPG","If you're working with TIFF files, you understand that they have serious limitations. If you need to convert it to a JPG, use this helpful guide.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-tiff-to-jpg\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1790604755792]