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February 28, 2021
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InDesign App for Mobile/Android Smartphones

  • February 28, 2021
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I would like to know if InDesign is available for download and use on mobile phones (more specifically in my case, an Android), and if not, if there are any similar/alternative apps that I can use on my mobile phone.

 

Thank you.

Correct answer Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com

I use Creative Suite on MS Surface Pro 7s, which are full-powered computers in a 1.5 lb touchscreen tablet form factor. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pro-7/8N17J0M5ZZQS?activetab=overview  I'm on my third model during the past 7-8 years.

 

It's a great experience and keeps me from switching back to Macs...I really LOVE using a stylus or my fingers on a touch screen for many creative operations. And of course, I can attach a mouse, keyboard, and 2 external monitors when needed.

 

What you see in the TV commercials is true. I often sketch in Illustrator and work on layouts in InDesign while sitting on my sofa or in my back porch hammock.

 

But the Surface Pro is Windows and you'll need one of the higher models with 16GB RAM.

No difference in features once you're in the software programs, but it's a Windows interface and operating system.

I don't care about that and continuously switch between platforms in my studio, but I know some people prefer one OS over the other.

 

Adobe doesn't have a version of InDesign specifically for tablets, which are low-capacity devices, but some creative apps are available. Note: they generally are scaled down apps, not the full featured versions on our desktops. Here's the run down:

But no InDesign.

 

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Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
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February 28, 2021

I use Creative Suite on MS Surface Pro 7s, which are full-powered computers in a 1.5 lb touchscreen tablet form factor. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pro-7/8N17J0M5ZZQS?activetab=overview  I'm on my third model during the past 7-8 years.

 

It's a great experience and keeps me from switching back to Macs...I really LOVE using a stylus or my fingers on a touch screen for many creative operations. And of course, I can attach a mouse, keyboard, and 2 external monitors when needed.

 

What you see in the TV commercials is true. I often sketch in Illustrator and work on layouts in InDesign while sitting on my sofa or in my back porch hammock.

 

But the Surface Pro is Windows and you'll need one of the higher models with 16GB RAM.

No difference in features once you're in the software programs, but it's a Windows interface and operating system.

I don't care about that and continuously switch between platforms in my studio, but I know some people prefer one OS over the other.

 

Adobe doesn't have a version of InDesign specifically for tablets, which are low-capacity devices, but some creative apps are available. Note: they generally are scaled down apps, not the full featured versions on our desktops. Here's the run down:

But no InDesign.

 

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Derek Cross
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Community Expert
February 28, 2021

InDesign is not available for use on mobile devices, such as tablets and smart phones.

Participant
February 24, 2023

For what they charge, they certainly should. 

Derek Cross
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 24, 2023

Bizarre.