IND File

What are IND files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an IND file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your IND files.

What is an IND file?

IND files have multiple uses, and Adobe InDesign Document is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Adobe InDesign Document

The .ind file extension is most commonly associated with documents that have been created by the Adobe InDesign software application. Adobe InDesign is a digital layout and professional print design software.

The IND files that are created within the InDesign application may contain images, embedded media, and formatted text. Normally they are saved with the INDD file extension, but some use IND instead.

How to open IND files

We have identified one IND opener that is compatible with this specific type of IND file.

Programs that open Adobe InDesign Document files

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .IND

While Adobe InDesign Document is a popular type of IND-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .IND file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

AOL Thumbnails Index File

We know that one IND format is AOL Thumbnails Index File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different IND openers which you will find listed below.

CA Visual Objects ADAM Index

We know that one IND format is CA Visual Objects ADAM Index. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MapInfo MapBasic Index File

We know that one IND format is MapInfo MapBasic Index File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of IND files. Remember, different programs may use IND files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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