How to package an InDesign file

Packaging an Adobe InDesign file is a crucial step when preparing your project for handover to a client, printer or another designer.

This ensures that all necessary elements, such as fonts, images and other linked files, are collected and organized in one folder.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of packaging an InDesign file to make sharing and collaboration easier.

Why package an InDesign file?

When you send a package to a printer, they will have all the necessary files and resources to print the project properly without any missing links or font problems.

Packaging an InDesign file helps maintain consistency and prevent missing assets or incorrect fonts when the file is opened on another computer or sent to a printer. It collects all the necessary components in one directory, including:

• The original InDesign document (.indd)
• Fonts used in the document
• Linked images and other files
• An instructions or summary text file (.txt)

One of the primary reasons for creating a package is to ensure that all the necessary files for a project are kept together and organized in one place. This makes it easier to share the project with others, move the project to another computer, or archive the project for future reference.

Another reason to create an InDesign package is to make it easier to edit or print the document. When you open an InDesign file, it automatically searches for the linked files in their original locations. By creating a package, you can...