Is there anyway to use indesign in linux? Or convert files to a linux-friendly design app?

[LeeHavis]

I am converting to linux OS.  I have indesign with lots of files on a windows OS.  I'd like to use indesign in linux, but I understand that indesign is not compatible.  Is there any way to make it compatible or convert files to a suitable design software in linux?

[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

No, you'll need to keep running Windows 10 to keep running Indesign and Creative Cloud subscriptions. Maybe multi-boot is the answer.

[Ashutosh_Mishra]

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out. I agree with @Test Screen Name, Adobe InDesign is only compatible with macOS & Windows as per system requirements.

You may post your concern on Adobe InDesign UserVoice. Product team will be happy to look into it.

Regards,

Ashutosh

[MW Design]

Other than the dual-boot method mentioned, you might see if VivaDesigner suits you. Mac, PC, Linux, web versions.

It opens both .idml & .indd files, though how well it does depends upon the files themselves.

Good luck.

[Jens Trost]

Using Linux you could use open source VirtualBox to virtualize Windows and install InDesign in there.
Assuming you have an adequate machine performance wise.

Disclaimer:
I don't know if there are any license issues for virtualizing Adobe software (or Windows for that matter), so sorry if there are.