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How to embed images in InDesign files?

Written by Kevin Goedecke

In order to properly convert your Adobe InDesign files to Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD, you need to properly embed all images that you used across your design.

Adobe InDesign has two options on how images within a file can be stored. They can either be embedded in the file itself or they can simply be linked. A linked image isn't actually part of the InDesign file itself, it simply stores the path to the local file on your computer. As a result, if you upload an InDesign file to Magicul and the images are only linked, there is no way for us to access the images and properly convert your file.

How to embed images in your InDesign (IND) file.

There's a simple way to embed all the images at once. Simply follow the steps below:

  • Open the file

  • Open the "Links" panel. To display the Links panel, choose Window > Links. Use shortcut Ctrl+Shift+D (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+D (Mac)

  • Select all linked assets from the list and click on the icon

  • Click on the "Embed Link" option to embed linked assets

Feel free to contact customer support if you need any assistance with this process.

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