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Adobe InDesign Reviews & Product Details

Adobe InDesign Overview
What is Adobe InDesign?

InDesign is another component of the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem, available as part of the whole library or as an individual purchase. The software‘s features is specific to publishing and designing online publications, brochures, creating info sheets, and similar materials. Adobe InDesign provides extensive access to stock images, supports team collaboration with robust tools and features, supports a great range of formats, and has access to regular updates and design features.

Company Adobe
Year founded 1982
Company size 10,001+ employees
Headquarters San Jose, CA
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Adobe InDesign Product Details
Capabilities
AI
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
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Deployment Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, On-Premise Linux
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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Languages English
Adobe InDesign Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Simplicity: Adobe InDesign is much easier to use than other Adobe products like Photoshop. It’s easy to add a range of features to your publication, including tags, anchor text frames, tables, captions, and more.
  • HTML support: Adobe offers HTML exporting so you can easily share simple code with your colleagues during the web development process. You’ll also get functionality built into the app to assist with getting rid of DIV tags that aren’t necessary for your code.
  • Industry standard: The fact that this product is the industry standard for publishing means you can find plenty of forum support and help out there to get you started.
  • Connections to creative cloud: If you choose to do so, you can access InDesign and Photoshop at the same time, alongside other creative apps in the Creative Cloud.
Cons
  • This is a product designed for people who know how to build publications
  • Quite expensive compared to other products
  • PDF comment integration is a little clunky in places
Adobe InDesign Features
API Access
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Approval Workflow
Asset Categorization
Audit Trail
Batch Processing
Cloud Storage
Collaboration Tools
Content Library
Content Publishing
Customizable Branding
Data Import/Export
Drag & Drop Interface
Duplicate Detection
File Conversion
File Preview
Image Editing
Metadata Management
Mobile Access
Reporting & Analytics
Rights Management
Role-Based Permissions
Search & Filter
Tags/Keywords
Third-party Integrations
User Management
Version Control
Watermarking
Workflow Automation
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Last updated: February 18, 2025
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2,425 Adobe InDesign Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 18, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Sergio C. avatar
Sergio C.
Co Proprietario Corte Bassa B&B
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"InDesign is the fastest and the precise program to create a perfect template paper"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

You have the possibility to create some mastro pages and put inside many different link o immages or text in a specific position. In addition to that you can create your personal layout or take a free layout. Also you can link and match with other Adobe product and make esier your work.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

Sometimes InDesign doesen't open pdf or other files, but i think it is unimportant problem.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

Create different layout for any occasion and create a common layout for an agency or company. At the end, make more different options in a few hour for a client.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 18, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
KE
Kennedy E.
Consulting Editor
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"Adobe InDesign Review"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign makes creation of many pages as easy as counting ABC but what is even more amazing is that it can perform any exercises no matter how many they may be and how large they may be. The design tools for Adobe InDesign are simple to use The Availability of great design and layout features like table creators, a great number of fonts, so many color potions, ability to resize images without altering their shapes and alignment lines make InDesign so great to work with.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

Resizing images is one of the problems I usually face when using InDesign because one may end up not resizing the image but the coat of the image. Then also when I was using InDesign for the first time, I was confused by the points of measurement owing to the fact that they are not measured in inches or centimeters.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have been able to create any kind of business cards, brochures, newsletters, magazines and any other documents that need design for my company. It is easier for me to create posters and small sized books about my company. I have also been able to create and design content for web.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 18, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CJ
Cally J.
Senior Graphic Designer
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"InDesign is perfect for long form layout and design"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Style sheets and advanced format tools make white papers, brochures, and e-books a breeze. A liquid layout is important when making changes at every stage of design. As well, I enjoy being able to drag elements on it's current x- and y-axis, something I can't (or can't figure out how to) do with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

The interface isn’t as nice to use as Adobe Illustrator’s. As well, drawing shapes isn't as easy as I'd like. I find myself going back and forth between other Adobe products to achieve the look I want.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I’m bridging the gap between a boring MS word document and an overly stylized poster. InDesign allows me to create professional (and sometimes wordy) marketing collateral with effective design.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 17, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JR
Julie R.
Communications Consultant
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"Lives Up to Its Reputation"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign is great for projects such as flyers, reports, ads, etc that require both text and graphics. Easy to edit once you get the hang of it.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

You need to spend some time learning how all of the features work in order to avoid frustration, but it's worth it in the end.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I frequently need to draft proposals and create ads and this software ensures that everything I produce looks like it was done by a veteran designer.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 13, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Priscila L. avatar
Priscila L.
1ère. Assistante Réalisatrice Et Coach D'acteurs
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"Simpler than it sounds, yet as professional as it can be."
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign is a top, leading tool for professional layout, yet it's simple and straightforward to use.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

It can turn your computer quite slow at times.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use InDesign for a number of tasks, including tbuinding a professional-looking interactive portfolio that I can send out to prospective clients, presenting projects to prospective partners, presenting the development of current work in progress to clients and working on the layout of my own self-published books.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 12, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
GW
George W.
Marketing Executive
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"Fantastic, Fantastic Software"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

InDesign gives the ability to bring together graphics and produce a print-ready document within one platform. The functionality to create custom sizes is fantastic. There are a large range of presets available to be edited.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

The only thing I could possibly dislike about this programme is that sometimes the CC Library drops out and doesn't allow you to feed over images easily. There is very little else that I can say about InDesign that I don't like.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are solving our issue of being able to produce high quality content in house rather than outsource to external companies. By doing this, a major benefit is the cost. The cost of package compared to the charges for external agencies is large.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 12, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
RS
Robert S.
Graphics Designer
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"Adobe In design Review "
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe helps me to lay pages that I can use to make my news letters and posters. Adobe in design helps me put up both pictures and the text at once without any challenges. It has got a lot of features that makes the work much more easier fore example it contains various colors, and its is very easy to navigate and to use.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

It is difficult for beginners to get along with because it has a lot of features which cant be comprehended at a go. The software is sometimes not easy to purchase hence it becomes a bit expensive yet its important in printing industry. The fact that it requires time to learn the software makes work slow because it has a lot of features which both work hand in hand to come up with something professional.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

Well i am able to layout my pages for my monthly newsletter with so much ease. In design also helps one to edit various picture formats. With adobe in design communication documents like posters, newsletters, are made look appealing and also look more professional at the same time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 11, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Alberto M. avatar
Alberto M.
Purchasing Department Specialist
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"Best publishing software"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

It is cross-compatible with other Adobe products

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

You have to pay for it and you have to learn using it because it's not so user-friendly

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I made a lot of publishing works for my job

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 11, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JH
Jeremy H.
Sr. Graphic Designer
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"Great for page layout"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

I love indesign for page layout - but one page documents and 80! Works well across the board to carry designs over using master pages

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

Paragraph styles are a bit difficult to learn, as a merges, but once you get the hang of it, it’s not too bad of a process!

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

Design multi-page books

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 07, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
CG
Cristina G.
Projects Manager
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"Great way to design books "
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Love the way InDesign allows you to create pretty much anything from mixing fonts and pictures to books. It's my go to program to use to create books.In

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

current versions are only available through Adobe Creative Cloud which it's an expensive monthly subscriptions.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

creating beautiful designs and books for my pictures and most recently creating beautiful designs for weddings.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Nov 01, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Carmen Kay K. avatar
Carmen Kay K.
Administrative Assistant I
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"Adobe InDesign is great for lots of creative projects"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

As a previous graphic designer, I used Adobe InDesign for many years. I would work closely with customers to design business cards, flyers and other marketing tools. I also created many newletters and magazine like publications. This software is capable of handling all of these tasks. Now as a administrative assistant, I still use those skills to help create and edit flyers and other marketing pieces as well as swag (the design that goes on the those pieces). The simplicity of the design tools and how easy it is to create documents and share them across the Adobe Creative Suite makes InDesign the perfect tool.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

Sometimes margins are not easy to manage, but an expert can easily maneuver this task.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has definitely made my job easier as a designer of products and marketing pieces. Putting together packets of information with items that are creatively designed, give a presence that suggests our institution is cohesive and many working as one unit.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 01, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Jessica C. avatar
Jessica C.
Marketing & Commmunications Manager
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"Perfect for social media graphics and magazines"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

I love that you can switch the options as far as what kind of content you're looking to create. I use this for Instagram, Facebook, and print!

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I dislike the program often changes layouts on me. I prefer specific aspects to my workspace and often times it'll reset back to some default and I'm not able to go back to the defaults that i've set. It's a bit annoying, but overall not the end of the world.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm solving all of my social media design problems. I'm happy to use InDesign for all of my Instagram, facebook, twitter and email graphics.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Oct 29, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Yuriy S. avatar
Yuriy S.
Growth Lead, Ux/Ui Design, Consumer Products
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"The best tool for publishing"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

It is easy to spot the fact that different teams own different products at Adobe. Having said that, teams and management responsible for InDesign and Illustrator have been my favorites, making both of these tools my favorite in terms of user experience.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

So far nothing major has happened that would cause me to dislike the app, which I cannot say the same about such tools as Dreamweaver and Photoshop. InDesign simply works, and it gets the job done in a timely and most importantly enjoyable manner.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

InDesign allows to to consistently create print-ready (and digital) files that I use for various presentation needs.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Oct 28, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Michael W. avatar
Michael W.
Digital Content Specialist
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"Adobe InDesign -is ready for the final print, are you?"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Similar to a lot of the Adobe products if you can use one you can pretty much use them all. The basics anyway. So I'd say that InDesign is very user-friendly by design. There are a few different keyboard short cuts but once you get used to them and see your final designs it all becomes worth it!

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

There's not much to dislike Adobe has done an amazing job putting this program together and really have not left any blanks spots in my opinion.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm using Adobe InDesign to create content both digitally and in print for over 15,000 employees in the UK and Ireland. I've found InDesign to be such a valuable asset when creating content because of its user-friendly design.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 25, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
MT
Maddie T.
Marketing Admin
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"In Design is my go-to editing software!"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

In Design is my go-to editing software! I use it daily to create flyers and edit flyers, I'd say it's the simplest of the adobe creative suite to use.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I don't appreciate how it crashes often if there are large files or if there are too many layers. It's not ideal.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

The issue of having to go with outside vendors to get marketing materials.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 25, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
RL
Rebecca L.
Graphic Designer
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"Top-notch product; would recommend to anyone"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign is a great product. I specifically use it to make flyers, brochures, magazines, graphics, pamphlets, and more. It’s easy to use and well worth the money. I love how easy the interface is and how I can navigate easily through the product.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

The least helpful thing about Adobe InDesign is that sometimes it crashes. I’ve reported the issue multiple times, but it still happens. I have never lost any of my files, it is overall just an inconvenience. It wouldn't change my mind about using the product though.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

Adobe InDesign has impacted my work because it allows me to create all sorts of projects while using one platform. I love how easy the navigation and interface is. It's easy to export and share files with my team and organization.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 25, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Rebekah B. avatar
Rebekah B.
Director Of Communications
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"I use InDesign for all my printing design needs."
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

I like how user friendly InDesign is. I am self-taught with the system and have been very pleased with how quickly it was to pick it up!

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

The only thing that comes to mind is the inability to use free design templates within InDesign. That would be an amazing feature!

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have had an easy time finding inspiration through the entire Adobe Creative Suite, and through InDesign in particular, I've been able to craft some excellent designed pieces for multiple companies I have worked for.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 24, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
DL
David L.
Marketing Associate
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"InDesign - InDream for Layout"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

As with every other Adobe product, again this is far and beyond the industry standard. Compared to products like Microsoft word, this program looks like far and beyond future technology. The freedom to create, correct, and

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

Price can be a big factor when deciding which software to go with. Like the rest of the Adobe CC suite, Indesign is fairly expensive if you are not using it ona fairly regular basis. Also, if you do not customize the UI elements and tool to your liking, the default layouts can be tricky and fairly complicated to use.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use InDesign for any layout needs from PDF documents to business cards and everything in between. The character styles, page layout, and preview modes help make this the most efficient and easiest to use layout software you can find.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 24, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
RM
Ryan M.
Director Of Markting & Communications
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"A little goes a long way"
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

I love that after even minimal instruction, you are able to do so much with InDesign. As a self-taught novice designer, I found it to be intuitive and flexible. I love the Cloud Library feature that the Creative Cloud allows for InDesign. I am able to save all of my custom colors and and even integrate it with other programs like Adobe Capture.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I don't like how there are certain features that function one way in Illustrator and another way in InDesign. I wish there was more consistency across the Suite. And while I do appreciate the updates that are always available, I wish they came on more of a schedule, so that I could better plan for them.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am solving my graphic design needs and realize that having Adobe InDesign is like having a Cadillac. So many bells and whistles and comfortable to drive.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 23, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JC
Jessica C.
Marketing & Communications Manager
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"I use inDesign for EVERYTHING."
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

I love in design for everything when it comes to digital marketing.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I dislike how sometimes (rarely) in design will crash for seemingly no reason however, it usually ends up saving my work.

What problems is Adobe InDesign solving and how is that benefiting you?

Anyth9ng in the world of creativity and design. It makes digital marketing much easier.

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