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June 20, 2022
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Indesign 2022 won't open files which were created in older versions

  • June 20, 2022
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I can't open any of my files that were created in the older indesign version than I have now - any work arounds?

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Barb Binder
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Barb BinderCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 20, 2022

Someone asked us this question last week, and then self-reported that resetting preferences, as per @jmlevy's answer, did the trick. 

 

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
    Diane Burns
    Diane Burns
    Inspiring
    June 21, 2022

    More on rebuilding preferences: https://creativepro.com/rebuilding-indesign-preferences/

      jmlevy
      Community Expert
      jmlevyCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      June 20, 2022

      Do you get a message?

      If yes, what message? If not, try to reset preferences: quit InDesign and relaunch it while holding down the Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys [Windows], Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Cmd keys [Mac] until you see a warning message asking for confirmation.

        Diane Burns
        Diane Burns
        Inspiring
        June 20, 2022

        InDesign can usually open files created in previous versions. As Bob asks, let us know what happens or what error you get. Also, are you sure they are InDesign files, ending with .indd extension? Do you know what version they were created with? I have several old and older versions still running. 

          BobLevine
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          BobLevineCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          June 20, 2022

          What happens when you try? Where are these files stored?

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