Converting old (2003) INDD file to IDML

[Paul29360829ioxw]

Is there any way I can convert a 2003 INDD file to IDML without using  the original 2003 InDesign program (which I don't have anymore)?

[Willi Adelberger]

Open in the current version and save as IDML. 

[Paul29360829ioxw]

So the current version will open any version INDD? 

I have CS4 but that will not open an INDD from 2003.

[BobLevine]

Yes, newer versions can open older versions. To go back you need IDML which can be opened by CS4 and later, but that has to be created from InDesign.

Edit: I just re-read that. What do you mean CS4 won't open a file from 2003? If you have a file that old it should open in CS4 unless it's corrupt or was created in a pre-release version of InDesign back in the day.

[rob day]

So the current version will open any version INDD?

Hi @Paul29360829ioxw , You should be able to open a CS v3 file—I have files that old which open in CC2021. Can you share the file? You can attach it to a reply