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IDMarkz

InDesign To Affinity Publisher AFPUB Conversion For Creatives·markzware.com

IDMarkz is a macOS application that previews, converts, and exports Adobe InDesign (INDD) files into formats such as IDML, QuarkXPress, Affinity Publisher, older InDesign versions, PDF, and image/text formats. It lets users inspect InDesign document content without needing Adobe InDesign, extract styled text stories, and export annotatable PDFs. It also supports automation via Automation Preferences, AppleScript, and Custom URL Scheme for integrating into DTP workflows.

What it's for

Convert InDesign files to Affinity Publisher, QuarkXPress, or older InDesign versionsPreview InDesign and IDML files without Adobe InDesignExtract InDesign text stories as RTF, HTML, or plain textExport InDesign files to annotatable PDFs for markup and commentsRecover access to legacy InDesign files after switching to another design appAutomatically open converted files in a chosen application via automation preferences

Features 15

AppleScript support
Automation Preferences for automatic export and opening in chosen application
Convert InDesign files to Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator formats
Convert InDesign files to Affinity Publisher
Convert InDesign files to older Adobe InDesign versions
Convert InDesign files to QuarkXPress
Custom URL Scheme integration
Document inspector showing file type, version, size, dates, page/spread count, page size, fonts, colors, images
Export annotatable PDFs for markup in Acrobat and re-import into InDesign
Export InDesign files to IDML, PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, TXT, RTF, HTML
Extract styled text stories as RTF, HTML, or plain text preserving formatting
Preview InDesign and IDML files without Adobe InDesign
Quick Look previews for InDesign, IDML, and InCopy files in Finder
Supports InDesign versions from CS4 through 2026
Thumbnail previews of first page in Finder windows

At a glance

free tier

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsmacOS

Forcreatives, graphic designers, printers, publishers

CompanyMarkzware · 1992

Integrations

QuarkXPressAffinity PublisherAdobe InDesignAdobe AcrobatAdobe IllustratorInCopy

Resources

Pricing

Subscription plan is $129/year (monthly equivalent computed as $10.75). Perpetual plan is a one-time $219 purchase, not a recurring monthly fee. A free 'Freebie' preview-only version is also offered.

Freebie (macOS)Free

Free perpetual download; exporting features can be enabled with purchase of a license.

Preview InDesign files; No exporting; No Open in …; No annotatable PDFs

Subscription (macOS)$10.75/mo

Stated as $129/year; monthly figure computed by dividing by 12. Marked as Markzware's recommended purchasing option.

Perpetual (macOS)Quote

$219 one-time (pay once) purchase; optional upgrade charges may apply.

Quantity Discounts available (no specific percentage stated).