Now with Adobe InDesign CC 2019 Support!

Do you need to download the update? Find your download here!

What is included?

Markzware’s original MarkzTools consists of Adobe InDesign plugins for CS5, CS5.5, and CS6.

InDesign CS6 Plugin

The MarkzTools CS6 plugin allows users to open Adobe InDesign CC through CC 2019 documents.

InDesign CS5.5 Plugin

The MarkzTools CS5.5 plugin allows users to open Adobe InDesign CS6 through CC 2018 documents.

InDesign CS5 Plugin

The MarkzTools CS5 plugin allows users to open Adobe InDesign CS5.5 through CC 2018 documents.

One-Click Conversions

As simple as File -> Open. Our simple one-click conversion will have you editing those InDesign CC 2018 (and other CC versions) documents in InDesign CS6, CS5.5, or CS5.

Some people might ask

What Is Converted

Page Positioning

The conversion process will maintain each element’s page position and z-index (depth order).

Layers

Layers will be retained.

Linked Text Boxes

Linked text boxes will be recreated in the new document. Differences between the QuarkXPress and InDesign text layout engines will likely cause the text to split between the linked boxes differently.

Runarounds

Although there are differences in the runaround settings between QuarkXPress and InDesign, you will find that the automatic conversion process is highly accurate.

Style Sheets

Both Paragraph and Character Style Sheets are maintained through the conversion process. Years of our team perfecting the conversion process ensures that all style data is copied over.

Images

Images, both Linked and Embedded, are recreated as originally designed in the converted document.

Don't Take Our Word for It

“Once again, Markzware meets a growing need in the design community.”

- Joan Pinkert, Freelance Print Production
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 by Jonathan Scott
Wonderful, but...

The software works wonderfully, at least as well as possible across such a huge software divide with so many versions and countless features. My only unhappiness is with the price. For some of us, the cost of the software vs. the times we need to use it makes it a tough financial decision.

 by Grant Nelson
Love it.

As someone with InDesign CS6 and disinclined to go to Creative Cloud, but getting sent CC files to work with occasionally, this worked like a dream for me straight up - takes a lot of stress out of asking for idml files!!!

 by Adam West
So relieved that I found you guys

I am so relieved that I found you guys – this was stressing me out. People don’t want stress. Sure, they can call the original owner and ask them to take time out of their busy schedule to down-save, when that is possible, but that can take time. Not to mention, many do not want to bug what is often their customer, with such a task. Often they may not know where the file ultimately came from, it just landed on their desk from another customer or department.

 by Joan Pinkert
Meets a growing need in the design community

Please put me on your announcement list for the MarkzTools plugin… Once again, Markzware meets a growing need in the design community.

 by Glen Saville
Brilliant idea!

Just sent out a heads up to a few people about this, which I have just bought! Brilliant idea! And no doubt produced with the usual Markzware Panache!

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FAQ

Is there a Windows version of MarkzTools?

At this time MarkzTools is a macOS application only. We do offer a DTP Conversion Service, which can convert your files for you.

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 by Jonathan Scott
Wonderful, but...

The software works wonderfully, at least as well as possible across such a huge software divide with so many versions and countless features. My only unhappiness is with the price. For some of us, the cost of the software vs. the times we need to use it makes it a tough financial decision.

 by Grant Nelson
Love it.

As someone with InDesign CS6 and disinclined to go to Creative Cloud, but getting sent CC files to work with occasionally, this worked like a dream for me straight up - takes a lot of stress out of asking for idml files!!!

 by Adam West
So relieved that I found you guys

I am so relieved that I found you guys – this was stressing me out. People don’t want stress. Sure, they can call the original owner and ask them to take time out of their busy schedule to down-save, when that is possible, but that can take time. Not to mention, many do not want to bug what is often their customer, with such a task. Often they may not know where the file ultimately came from, it just landed on their desk from another customer or department.

 by Joan Pinkert
Meets a growing need in the design community

Please put me on your announcement list for the MarkzTools plugin… Once again, Markzware meets a growing need in the design community.

 by Glen Saville
Brilliant idea!

Just sent out a heads up to a few people about this, which I have just bought! Brilliant idea! And no doubt produced with the usual Markzware Panache!

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Documentation

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Manuals

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Notes

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Videos

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System Requirements

  • macOS 10.6.8 or higher
  • A valid license for Adobe InDesign CS6, CS5.5 or CS5
  • Internet connection to Activate and Register
  • Adobe recommended hardware requirements to run your version of InDesign

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