Convert INDD to INDB

Understanding INDD and INDB file formats

INDD files are Adobe InDesign Document files, which store layouts, graphics, text, and formatting for single publications such as magazines, brochures, or books. INDB files, on the other hand, are Adobe InDesign Book files. An INDB file acts as a container or manager for multiple INDD documents, allowing users to organize, synchronize, and manage large book projects efficiently.

Why convert INDD to INDB?

Converting INDD to INDB is essential when you want to combine several InDesign documents into a single book project. This enables features like unified page numbering, consistent styles, and easier management of large publications.

How to convert INDD to INDB

There is no direct file conversion from INDD to INDB, as an INDB file is not a converted version of an INDD file but rather a collection or organizer of multiple INDD files. To create an INDB file from your INDD documents, you need to use Adobe InDesign’s book management features.

Step-by-step process using Adobe InDesign

1. Open Adobe InDesign.
2. Go to File → New → Book.
3. Choose a location and name for your new INDB file, then click Save.
4. The Book panel will appear. Click the + button or choose Book Panel Menu → Add Document.
5. Select your INDD files to add them to the book.
6. Arrange the order of the documents as needed. The INDB file now manages your INDD files as a book project.

Best software for INDD to INDB conversion

The best and only reliable software for this process is Adobe InDesign. No third-party converter can create an INDB file from INDD files, as this is a proprietary feature of Adobe InDesign.

Summary

To "convert" INDD to INDB, you must use Adobe InDesign’s book feature to organize your INDD files into a single INDB book project. This process is essential for managing large publications and ensuring consistency across multiple documents.