Announcements

Hello everyone,We’re excited to announce the January 2026 release of Adobe InDesign (version 21.2). This update focuses on accessibility improvements, AI-powered enhancements, and important stability fixes, especially for Windows users. What’s New in InDesign 21.2 🖼️ AI-generated Alt Text for Images Create accessible layouts faster with automatic Alt Text generation for placed images.• AI generates descriptive alt text directly on image frames• Review, edit, or regenerate text as needed• Supports manual generation via Object Export Options• English language supported (based on document language settings)Learn more♿ ARIA Role and Label Support for EPUB  Improve accessibility for EPUB (Reflowable) exports using ARIA roles and labels.• Add ARIA roles to hyperlinks and cross-references• Apply ARIA labels at the object or Object Style level• Supports automatic and custom ARIA labeling for screen readersLearn more🛠️ Fixed Issues and Improvements  This release also includes several importan

 InDesign AI Assistant just launched in public beta and we are excited for you to try it. What is AI Assistant in InDesign?It's your conversational partner built directly within InDesign. It can help you build skills and create production-ready InDesign documents faster. Instead of digging through tutorials, simply ask the AI Assistant "How do I create a table of contents?" and learn as you go. Or save time by having it set up your layout and apply bulk text/image/style edits with a single prompt.Why it mattersDesigners spend a huge amount of time on repetitive tasks and navigating menus, and when you get stuck, context-switching to YouTube or Help pages breaks your flow. AI Assistant changes that: Speed up your workflow: Automate multi-step workflows with natural language prompts. Guidance on demand: Get instant, in-context answers without leaving the app. Stay in your creative flow: Fewer interruptions, more designing.  How to try itOpen the Creative Cloud desktop app and go to A

 Hey everyone! InDesign 21.6 is now available! 🎉This release brings more consistent document rendering, easier Keyboard Shortcuts search, and fixes for several issues reported by the InDesign community. What's NewThis release is packed with new features and improvements inspired by your feedback. Here are some of the highlights:Review documents with updated rendering technologyMore consistent document and graphics display with InDesign’s updated rendering technology.Learn moreHelper Text in Keyboard Shortcuts SearchNew helper text in the Keyboard Shortcuts search field.Learn moreWant to learn more? Explore What's New in InDesign 21.6 and the latest Release Notes. Bug Fixes - You reported it. We fixed it 🛠️Your feedback directly helps improve InDesign. Here are some of the issues fixed in 21.6:Fixed a crash when dismissing the “objects would leave the pasteboard” alert in Flex Layout. Shift + function-key shortcuts now work correctly in Keyboard Shortcuts search. Esc and Shift + Esc n

 Hi everyone,We're thrilled to announce that InDesign BETA 2026 (v21.9) with native support for Windows ARM is now available in all countries! By eliminating the need for emulation, InDesign (BETA) now delivers:Improved performance on Windows ARM devices and parity with other Windows versions of InDesign (Beta) Smoother, more responsive workflows without emulationFor more information, refer to Support for Windows ARM-based machines. How to Get StartedDownload and install InDesign Beta here.Before you download the application, check out the Minimum system requirements here. What’s next?Share your feedback on InDesign Beta with us here and let us know how we can continue to improve your experience.

 Hello everyone,InDesign Beta 21.6.0.23 is now live. What's new in this updateWe are excited to bring AI Assistant to more creators around the world and make it easier to work in the language you use every day. In addition to English, you can now use AI Assistant in the following languages: Czech, Danish, German, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, and Turkish.  How it worksAI Assistant transforms creative intent into action through a natural, conversational workflow:Describe what you want to accomplish. Use everyday language to tell the assistant what you need—apply localized copy across open documents, check a 100-page catalog for print readiness, and more. Let the assistant plan and act. It understands your request in the context of your document, determines the appropriate steps, and carries them out—asking for clarification when needed. Review and refine with confidence. Actions are transparent an

Hey everyone! 👋We’re excited to announce the InDesign 21.5.1 release! This latest InDesign update includes an important stability fix, along with all the new features and workflow improvements introduced in InDesign 21.5.We’ve also included several bug fixes based on your feedback. Thank you for helping us make InDesign even better.What's NewThis release is packed with new features and improvements inspired by your feedback. Here are some of the highlights:Enhance Table Accessibility in PDF and EPUB ExportsCreating accessible documents is now easier than ever. You can now include header rows, header columns, and table captions when exporting tables to PDF and EPUB, helping screen readers correctly interpret table structure and making your documents more accessible for everyone.Learn moreFind Keyboard Shortcuts FasterSpend less time searching and more time designing. The new Search option in the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog lets you quickly locate commands or their assigned shortcuts, mak

 Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that we’ve just rolled out InDesign 21.4. This release is packed with updates to help you work faster and create more freely. What’s NewWe’ve packed this release with new features and fixes inspired directly by your feedback. Key highlights include:RewriteGet perfectly fitted copy with layout-aware Rewrite. Quickly add realistic placeholder text or adjust the length and tone to ensure your copy fits your design without breaking your flow. For more information, check out our article here.Edit with Adobe ExpressQuickly remove backgrounds or adjust images without leaving InDesign. Start editing your images using the steps here.Alt Text ImprovementsNow powered by GPT-4.1 for more accurate image descriptions, along with enterprise admin controls. For more information, click here. Want to learn more about these updates? Check out What’s New in our release notes. Start exploring all these new features and updates today! Get started in InDesign. Bug Fixes

Hey there, folks! We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Adobe InDesign (Beta). Generate Text is an AI-powered feature that helps you quickly create new content or refine what you already have—whether you want to rephrase, shorten, lengthen, or change the tone of your existing text, all directly within Adobe InDesign (Beta). You can learn more about the feature here.Start transforming existing text or creating new content: Start by opening any document in the InDesign (Beta) app.  Highlight any text or position the cursor within a text frame to encompass the entire story. Navigate to the Contextual Task Bar (Window > Contextual Task Bar) and select Generate Text to bring up the Generate panel. Alternatively, you can access the Generate option via Window > Generate, the right-click menu, or from the Quick Actions section in the Properties panel by selecting Generate Text. In the Prompt field, type a description of the output you're aiming for and click Generate. If you

 InDesign 21.3 is here, bringing smoother, more connected, and more accessible workflows with powerful new integrations and enhancements. What’s new in InDesign 21.3 Edit images directly with Adobe ExpressRefine images without leaving InDesign - use Adobe Express tools to remove backgrounds, crop, adjust colors, or add elements instantly, with support for PNG, JPEG, PSD, and AI (RGB). It’s perfect for quick edits without breaking your creative flow. Learn more Flex Layout enhancements (More control, less effort)Flex Layout is now more powerful—apply properties via Object Styles, create interactive elements within Flex containers, and work with nested Flex layouts. It’s great for building responsive, structured layouts faster than ever. Learn more Accessible context breaks (Better EPUB structure)Create accessible section breaks with paragraph styles by mapping them to semantic tags like , improving EPUB/HTML navigation and readability for assistive technologies. This ties directly into

 We are delighted to announce that InDesign Beta is now live on Windows for ARM devices (with Qualcomm SD X-Elite processors) for English locale. This update allows users to run InDesign on devices with Snapdragon X Series ARM architecture-based processors through emulation mode. Note: Only InDesign 19.5 beta and later versions are available on Windows ARM architecture-based processors. Minimum System Requirements:  Processor: Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 (up to 3.4 GHz, 12 cores)   Graphics: Snapdragon X Elite Qualcomm Adreno.Known Issues:When performing different workflows, you may experience slight differences in performance.  Creative Cloud Library workflows: Unable to drag and drop/place CC Library assets into the documents. Operations done on Asset Web take time to reflect in the CC Library in InDesign. Duplication of an element from Stock in CC Library does not work. Download InDesign (beta) now. For more information, click here. If you found this announcement helpful, click 

Hello Everyone,HAPPY MAX! We're thrilled to announce the release of InDesign 21.0, which includes exciting new features and enhancements to help you along your design journey.To update InDesign 21.0, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to InDesign. More detailed instructions for updating. Check out what's new in Adobe InDesign Design layouts that automatically adjust as content changesLeverage Flex Layout to create designs that seamlessly adjust and stay flexible as content evolves.Want to dive deeper into Flex Layouts? Just check out the link here. Collaborate in real time to edit InDesign documentsEdit text right in your web browser with smooth real-time collaboration and a distraction-free focus mode.Want to dive deeper into how you can collaborate faster? Just check out the link here. Convert PDFs into InDesign documents for easy editingTransform PDFs and Illustrator files into fully editable InDesign documents, maintaining precise design fidelity.Want to dive dee

Hello InDesign Users,We are making important updates to how certain features in Adobe InDesign are supported. Without the update, certain features may not function as intended in some versions. To ensure a smooth and uninterrupted experience, we have released critical hotfix updates for the impacted InDesign versions. What you need to do:Please install the appropriate hotfix version by following these steps: Open InDesign and go to Help > About InDesign to check your current version Open the Creative Cloud Desktop app Go to the Apps section Find the InDesign card and click the three dots (•••) Select Other Versions Locate the latest version available for your InDesign release Click Install We understand this may require a few extra steps, but applying the hotfix update is important to maintain full access to all features. Let us know if you have any questions. You can Click 'Reply' below to ask.Click 'Subscribe' below to bookmark this post for easy reference.

Hello Everyone,We're excited to announce the July 2025 release of Adobe InDesign (v20.5)! We've squashed several bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to keep your creative process running smoothly. For more on the bugs fixed in this release, click here. To update InDesign to 20.5, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to InDesign. More detailed instructions for updating. We'd love to hear from you!Try out the new InDesign version 20.5, and let us know your thoughts. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more tips! Have questions? Click 'Reply' below to ask. Click 'Subscribe' below to bookmark this post for easy reference.

Hello Everyone,We're excited to share what's new in the June 2025 release of Adobe InDesign (v20.4)! This update includes powerful performance improvements and helpful enhancements designed to make your workflow smoother and more efficient.  GPU Support on WindowsUnlock faster performance and smoother interactions when displaying images at full quality, thanks to support for your system's GPU in InDesign. Accessibility EnhancementsInDesign 20.4 brings powerful accessibility updates: Tables now support column headers for better navigation by screen readers. Figures and figcaptions are grouped, enabling captions to be read upon entry. Live Captions are now supported. Drop Caps use improved styling for better screen reader compatibility. SVGs can retain vector quality and accessibility metadata during export. Nested lists are now properly exported to EPUB. More enhancements coming soon! Align to BleedNow align and distribute objects relative to the bleed area for precise edge-to

 Prerelease build for Adobe InDesign is now open for everyone! If you're using InDesign in your day-to-day life for dynamic designs, integrations, plugins, extensions, or even just writing scripts for InDesign, it's essential to keep your work up to date with the latest releases. The best way to stay ahead of the game is to join the Prerelease program. Advantages of install Prerelease Builds: Get early fixes to existing issues. Get to know and try upcoming features.  How to join our Prerelease group? Go to https://www.adobeprerelease.com/ Sign in with your Adobe ID (Email address associated with your Adobe account). Click Available Programs. Find InDesign Prerelease and click Join. Now you should see a new Prerelease tab in Creative Cloud. If it is still not there, please try signing out from Creative Cloud Desktop app and sign in again.  Download latest available builds from Creative Cloud.  Sharing Feedback with the InDesign team · Start a forum thread. Use the feedbac