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Prashanth_Pothuganti
December 22, 2025
Question

InDesign Save Error

  • December 22, 2025
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Hi,

I have a Adobe error, which keeps repeating and comming back from time to time.

Its when i open a InDesign document and want to save it, i get this error.

" InDesign is unable to save this file. We tried, but it appears to be damaged"

Do anyone know why this error occours and how to fix it?

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    Willi Adelberger
    Community Expert
    Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 22, 2025

    Can you save it as IDML?

    Can you save it on a different drive?

    Can you save it as a different user on the same computer?

     

      Harshika Verma
      Community Manager
      Harshika VermaCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      December 22, 2025

      Hi Prashanth_Pothuganti

       

      Thank you for reaching out, and sorry to hear you're having trouble saving the file. In addition to what our expert has asked, could you please confirm where the file is saved? Is it a cloud document, a local file, an External drive, or a Network location? Is it happening with all files or with a specific file?

       

      Please share the details of your operating system and the version of InDesign installed on your machine.

       

      We will be happy to assist you further.

       

      Thanks,

      Harshika

       

       

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      Prashanth_PothugantiAuthor
      December 22, 2025
      Hi Team,

      I am using Windows 10 with the latest 2025 version of Adobe InDesign.

      The issue occurs only with one specific InDesign file. All other InDesign files are working and saving without any problems. This particular file shows the error message “InDesign is unable to save this file. We tried, but it appears to be damaged” when I try to save it.

      I have noticed that the issue happens when the file is stored on the Desktop. When I move the same file to another location (such as Documents or another drive), the behavior changes, which suggests it may be related to file corruption or the save location.

      Please let me know the best way to recover or repair this file, or if there are any recommended steps specific to the 2025 version to prevent this issue from recurring.

      Thank you for your support.

      Best regards,
      Prashanth



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