Open InDesign files of higher versions (InDesign CC or CC 2014) in
lower file versions, including InDesign CS5, InDesign CS5.5 or InDesign CS6. (See IDMarkz, which replaced MarkzTools.)
Did you get InDesign CS5, CS5.5 or CS6 right before Adobe CC was released? Do you receive
InDesign CC or CC 2014 files, but budget or other reasons won’t allow a CC application purchase?
Then, Markzware has good news for you. InDesign CS6, CS5.5, and CS5 users who are not yet on
Creative Cloud, yet deal with InDesign CC or higher files, can benefit from MarkzTools for InDesign.
Open InDesign Higher Version Files in Lower Versions
Markzware’s MarkzTools for InDesign (see IDMarkz) allows the InDesign CS5 through CS6 version you are running to open a higher version InDesign document!
How to Use MarkzTools for InDesign
• Go to the MarkzTools menu.
• Select “Convert InDesign Document”.
• Select the InDesign document that you want to convert.
• MarkzTools will do its best to convert it.
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• Once MarkzTools is loaded, use Command-O within InDesign.
• You will see an Adobe dialog stating you need a higher version of InDesign to open the file.
• Then, you will see a MarkzTools window asking if you want to convert the file.
• Click OK and MarkzTools will convert the file.
The Annual Subscription gives the user 1 year of the use of MarkzTools for CS6, CS5.5 and CS5 Mac on a
single computer, including all updates and Upgrades during that year. The year starts on the date of purchase.
After the year is over, users can renew their subscription to continue using MarkzTools. MSRP is $149 US.
For a limited time, Markzware is offering special introductory pricing at $99 for the first year (a 33% discount).
Click on the image below, to learn more about IDMarkz, which replaced MarkzTools:
For more desktop publishing (DTP) or conversion tools, please see the Markzware Products page.
Open InDesign Higher Version Files in Lower Versions
