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tol38118315
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January 4, 2022
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how to open a pagemaker 6.5 file in InDesign 2022

  • January 4, 2022
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Hi, I do have some old files are using PageMaker 6.5. I try to use InDesign 2022 to open it, seems not working. May I know any option to open the file and save the text. 

Correct answer Mike Bro

Hello @tol38118315,

 

Indesign CC does not support PageMaker documents, PageMaker files can only be opened in Indesign CS6 or earlier versions.

 

Regards,

Mike

 

2 replies

Brad @ Roaring Mouse
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 8, 2022

There are a few of us here who can do the conversion for you (myself included), if you get really stuck.

Participant
January 12, 2022

Brad - how would one go about getting help converting a file from you? Please advise. 

shawnk89208461
Inspiring
January 16, 2022

Glad it worked out for you!


Brad,

Yes, everything you and Peter told me worked out great. Lots of work to do fixing the text box issues, but I got all ten books converted to InDesign and then once there I updated them to the newest version. You guys saved me a lot of worry and headaches trying to get this figured out. So very thankful for all the help and support.

Shawn

Mike BroCorrect answer
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January 4, 2022

Hello @tol38118315,

 

Indesign CC does not support PageMaker documents, PageMaker files can only be opened in Indesign CS6 or earlier versions.

 

Regards,

Mike

 

tol38118315
Participating Frequently
January 5, 2022

Thank you for yours reply, I'll try to look for someone has Indesign CS6 or earlier versions.