Tips to open INDT file

Can't open the INDT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open INDT files as well as a list of programs that support INDT files.

INDT file extension

File Name Adobe InDesign Template
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Layout Files

The INDT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the INDT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the INDT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is INDT file?

The file with the extension INDT is the Layout Files file type. The creator of this file is Adobe Systems. Layout Files consists of 137 similar files. Adobe InDesign Template appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe InDesign to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud in case Adobe InDesign cannot be used.

How to open INDT file?

The most common problem when using Adobe InDesign Template is that a specific INDT is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open INDT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the INDT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe InDesign

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe InDesign application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Adobe InDesign into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open INDT files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe InDesign with INDT files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the INDT file still does not use the Adobe InDesign program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the INDT file with the Adobe InDesign application.

Step 3. Update Adobe InDesign to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe InDesign with Adobe InDesign Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the INDT file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to INDT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the INDT file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected INDT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the INDT file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair INDT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Adobe Systems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file INDT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move INDT to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the INDT file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.