Import Photoshop files to InDesign: 🔎 Quick Tip

Did you know you can open Photoshop files in InDesign? If you are working on a newsletter or other type of project in InDesign and would like to include some Photoshop files, try using the Place command.  As an alternative, you can also drag and drop Photoshop files into InDesign. Check out the steps below and visit the related links if you want more details.

Place Photoshop files in InDesign  

❶ Create or open an InDesign file

❷ Select the frame (optional)

If you are importing into a frame or replacing one, select the frame first. If you are not using a frame, ensure nothing is selected.

❸ Place the Photoshop file

From the Main InDesign menu, choose File>Place.  Navigate to the Photoshop file you want to import and click open. To learn more about adding Photoshop files to InDesign documents, see Work with Photoshop files in InDesign.

Related links:

Use layer comps in Photoshop to improve my InDesign workflow

Stop Photoshop files from looking pixelated in InDesign

Prevent oversaturation of colors when placing images from Photoshop to InDesign

Place Photoshop files in other applications

Import files from other applications into InDesign files

Move artwork between Photoshop and Illustrator

If you want to learn more about Photoshop in little bite-sized chunks, visit the Quick Tips home page.