📄 Exporting one or more IDML files from InDesign

To upload your InDesign document to Redokun, you need to export it in the IDML (InDesign Markup Language) format. This format ensures compatibility and smooth translation workflows within Redokun.

📁 How to export an IDML file

For InDesign CC or CS6:

1. Open your INDD file in InDesign.
2. Go to File > Save As.
3. In the Save As Type (Windows) or Format (Mac OS) dropdown, select InDesign Markup (IDML).
4. Choose your desired save location.
5. Click Save.

For InDesign CS5.5, CS5, or CS4:

1. Open your INDD file in InDesign.
2. Go to File > Export.
3. In the Save As Type (Windows) or Format (Mac OS) dropdown, select InDesign Markup (IDML).
4. Choose your desired save location.
5. Click Save.

🎨 Optimize your IDML file before uploading

To ensure a smooth translation process:

• Link images instead of embedding them. Embedded images can significantly increase file size and increase the chances the file gets corrupted (not by Redokun, but in general).
• Remove unnecessary content outside the spreads, as Redokun ignores text outside the spread area.
• Clean up unused styles and swatches to reduce file complexity.
• Ensure all text is editable; avoid outlined text or text within images.

For more optimization tips, refer to our guide on How to troubleshoot an IDML file effectively.

📂 Batch convert multiple INDD files to IDML

If you have several INDD files to convert:

1. Close all open documents in InDesign.
2. Go to Window > Utilities > Scripts.
3. Right-click on User and choose Reveal in Finder (Mac) or Reveal in Explorer (Windows).
4. Download and unzip the batch_convert.jsxbin script.
5. Copy the batch_convert.jsxbin file into the Scripts Panel folder.
6. Back in InDesign, locate and double-click the batch_convert.jsxbin script in the Scripts panel.
7. In the pop-up window, set IDML as the target format, and choose your input and output folders.
8. Click OK to start the batch conversion.

📅 Summary

• Export your InDesign documents as IDML files before uploading to Redokun.
• Optimize your files by linking images and removing unnecessary content.
• Use the batch conversion script for multiple files to save time.

For further assistance, contact us at support@redokun.com.