Using InDesign Rendition API with .NET 8.0 Service

[sbm_1772]

We are developing a .NET 8.0 API service and our goal is to programmatically convert Adobe InDesign (.indd) files into JPG files.

To achieve this, we would like to integrate the following Adobe API into our service:
https://indesign.adobe.io/v3/create-rendition

Could you please confirm:

1. Whether the InDesign Rendition API is available for production use with an Enterprise license (InDesign Server).

2. If so, which license type (Premium, Limited, or Development) would be required for our use case.

3. Any additional setup or configuration steps we need to consider in order to implement this workflow successfully within our .NET 8.0 environment.

We would greatly appreciate your guidance so we can ensure that our requirements are fully met before proceeding with the Enterprise purchase.

Thank you for your support.

[Bani Verma · Accepted solution]

Hi @sbm_1772,

Thanks for reaching out. The Rendition API is a production Adobe Developer service that creates PDF/JPEG/PNG output from .indd via REST, documented with request/response samples and auth requirements. Please check the following doc: https://adobe.ly/45BHftt separate from running your own InDesign Server engine.

If you plan to host InDesign Server yourself, Adobe offers four license types: Premium (public/external use), Limited (internal-only), Development (dev/test), and Trial; pricing and selection guidance are provided in Adobe's buying guide. Check the following doc: https://adobe.ly/4mhynQZ

Choice of Premium vs. Limited depends on whether your solution is exposed to external users (Premium) or only employees/internal users (Limited).

Development is for non‑production environments. If you also run InDesign Server anywhere in your stack, ensure your environment meets Adobe's requirements (system requirements and deployment FAQs). Check this doc: https://adobe.ly/3V9c8k8

If the .NET API will serve only your company's internal users. A 'Limited' license is the standard choice when hosting InDesign Server; if any external users/clients will access it (SaaS/portal), Premium is required; use Development for test/stage.

If you exclusively use Adobe's hosted Rendition API (no self‑hosted InDesign Server), you can proceed with the Developer Console integration and production usage under your enterprise agreement; consult Adobe sales if you need Server licensing. Please fill out this form to consult with our team:https://adobe.ly/4mgYkQA.

Thanks,
^BS