1. Q2ID Quick Start – Converting your first file

1st – Download Q2ID for Mac or Windows
2nd – Install Q2ID on Mac or Windows
3rd – Start up InDesign

Now you are ready to convert your first file.

1. Click the “Markzware” item on the InDesign Menu Bar then select “Convert QuarkXPress® Document…” from the Q2ID fly-out menu.
2. Select the QuarkXPress file you wish to convert and click Open
3. You will see a conversion progress bar
4. The QuarkXPress file will appear rebuilt in InDesign
5. Save this new InDesign file
6. Close then reopen the new InDesign file
7. Remap any missing fonts or images using the InDesign dialog
8. Re-save the new InDesign document
   

*You do not need to have QuarkXPress loaded on your computer in order to use Q2ID. Q2ID requires InDesign only (Although if you have QuarkXPress on your computer it can be useful in some cases to address issues).