IND File Type

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IND File Summary

The IND File Extension has two different file types (mostly seen as the Adobe InDesign Document format) and can be opened with seven distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Quark Software Inc. (QuarkXPress software). Although IND files are traditionally categorized as Page Layout Files, they can also be Uncommon Files.

IND files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The IND File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Although there is a lot more to know about IND files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Popular
139
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Updated

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IND Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading IND Type

.IND
File Format:.ind
Type:Adobe InDesign Document

A file with a IND file extension is created with Adobe InDesign, a desktop publishing program created by Adobe Systems. It contains formatting information, linked files, page content, and more. Aside from InDesign, Adobe InCopy can also open IND files.

Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:Page Layout Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ind

Software Programs That Open The Adobe InDesign Document:


QuarkXPress by Quark Software Inc.

Windows
Mac

Adobe InDesign by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe InCopy by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Creative Cloud by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux
Web

Art View by Code Line Communications

Mac

InDesign Repair by Stellar Data Recovery

Windows

Alternative IND Types

.IND
File Format:.ind
Type:Memory Stick Formatting File

This is a file created when a Memory Stick card is formatted using a Sony device and is called 'MEMSTICK.IND'. It can be generated by Sony digital cameras and a Sony PSP (Sony PlayStation Portable). On some devices like Sony digital camcorders, additional files such as "MSTK_PRO.IND" may be created. The files are not supposed to be opened manually on Windows and Mac operating systems.

Developer: Sony
Division:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Memory Stick Formatting File Files:


Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows

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IND Popularity


Dominant Mobile Devices

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of IND Problems


Typical IND Opening Challenges

Missing QuarkXPress

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open IND Files" when trying to open your IND. If so, it typically means that you don't have QuarkXPress installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your IND file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens IND files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


QuarkXPress is Out-of-Date

Your Adobe InDesign Document file is incompatible with QuarkXPress because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of QuarkXPress if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Adobe InDesign Document file was created by a newer version of QuarkXPress than you have on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your IND file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening IND files are due to having the incorrect version of QuarkXPress installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening INDs

You can still experience errors opening IND files even with the latest version of QuarkXPress installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening IND files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for IND
  • The IND file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a IND-associated program (eg. QuarkXPress)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your IND
  • IND file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for IND-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Adobe InDesign Document files

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