Convert new indesign to old

A blast from the past!

Converting a modern InDesign document (created in CC 2019 or later) to an older version of InDesign (such as CS6 or earlier) can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Before you start:

1. Save a copy: Before making any changes, save a copy of your original document in its current format (InDesign CC 2019 or later).
2. Check compatibility: Make sure you have the older version of InDesign installed on your computer. You can download older versions of InDesign from Adobe's website.

Converting the document:

1. Open the document in the newer version: Open your InDesign document in the latest version you have (CC 2019 or later).
2. Check for compatibility issues: InDesign will alert you to any compatibility issues. You can ignore most of these warnings, but if you encounter any critical errors, you may need to make adjustments to your document.
3. Save as IDML: Go to File > Save As, and select InDesign Markup Language (IDML) as the file format. This will create a new file with the same name as your original document, but with an .idml extension.
4. Open the IDML file in the older version: Open the .idml file in the older version of InDesign (CS6 or earlier).
5. Save the document: Save the document in the older version of InDesign. The file will be converted to the older format.

Post-conversion tasks:

1. Check for formatting issues: Inspect your document for any formatting issues, such as missing fonts, incorrect text wrapping, or misplaced objects.
2. Update fonts and styles: If you encounter any font or style issues, you may need to update your fonts or recreate your styles.
3. Re-save the document: Save the document again to ensure that any changes you made are preserved.

Tips and limitations:

• Not all features are compatible: Some features introduced in newer versions of InDesign may not be compatible with older versions. You may need to work around these limitations or use alternative methods.
• Font issues: Fonts used in your document may not be available in the older version of InDesign. You may need to replace them with similar fonts or use font substitution.
• Object positioning: Object positioning and alignment may be affected during the conversion process. You may need to reposition or re-align objects manually.

By following these steps, you should be able to convert your modern InDesign document to an older version. However, keep in mind that the conversion process may not always be perfect, and you may need to make some adjustments to get your document looking and functioning as intended.