No InDesign Required
Convert IDML files directly to Word without installing or subscribing to Adobe InDesign.
IDML Converter for Mac
InDesign to Word.
Fast. Accurate. No InDesign Required.
Convert IDML documents into high-quality, editable DOCX files — while preserving layouts, formatting, and high-resolution graphics.
7-day / 100-page free trial · No credit card required
Before / After
From a locked InDesign layout to a document anyone can edit
AreaBefore — IDMLAfter — DOCX
LayoutLocked inside an InDesign documentPages, margins and text flow rebuilt in Word
TextEditable only with InDesignEditable paragraphs with headings and styles
TablesInDesign tablesReal Word tables you can edit
ImagesLinked PSD, AI, TIFF, PNG…Embedded at high resolution, in place
SharingNeeds a designer for every changeOpen, review and edit in Word or Google Docs
Why IDML Converter
No InDesign. Fast. Accurate. High quality. Private.
Fast Conversion
Convert complex, multi-page InDesign documents quickly — without rebuilding them manually in Word.
Accurate & Editable
Preserve layouts, text formatting, tables, text boxes, images, and positioning in an editable DOCX file.
High-Resolution Images
Maintain high-quality graphics and images throughout the conversion process.
PSD & AI Support
Automatically handle linked Photoshop and Illustrator assets without manually converting or replacing them.
How it works
Three steps, no design skills needed
- 01
Export IDML from InDesign
In InDesign choose File › Export › IDML (or ask your designer for the IDML package with its linked images). No InDesign on your own Mac is needed. - 02
Drop files into IDML Converter
Add one document or a whole folder. The app reads the original images, including PSD and AI files, from the Links/ folder next to the IDML. - 03
Open your DOCX in Word
Each document becomes an editable DOCX with layout, text, tables and high-resolution images in place. Review it and share it.
Your documents stay on your computer.
Conversion is performed locally. Your IDML files, images, and converted DOCX documents are never uploaded to our servers.
Pricing
One simple plan
Free trial
$0
7 days or 100 pages, whichever comes first
- Full conversion features
- No credit card required
- Runs locally on your Mac
Annual license
$200 / year
Tax included · shown in your local currency at checkout
- Unlimited pages and documents
- Up to 2 Macs
- All updates during your subscription
- Works offline for up to 7 days between checks
Renews yearly, cancel anytime. Manage your license, keys and devices in the license portal.
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IDML Converter for Mac
Apple silicon · macOS · Free 7-day / 100-page trial included
Already bought? Sign in to the license portal to get your key, then enter it in the app.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Adobe InDesign?
No. IDML Converter reads IDML files directly. You only need an IDML export of the document — anyone with InDesign can create one with File › Export › IDML. Keep the document's Links folder next to the IDML file: the converter reads the original images (including PSD and AI files) from that Links/ folder so they appear at full resolution in the DOCX.
What is IDML?
IDML (InDesign Markup Language) is InDesign's open, XML-based interchange format. Every modern InDesign version can export it, and it carries the full document structure: pages, frames, text, styles, tables and image links.
How does the free trial work?
The trial runs for 7 days or 100 converted pages, whichever comes first, with no credit card required. When it ends, buy an annual license and enter the key in the app to keep going.
Which platforms are supported?
IDML Converter is a native Mac app for Apple silicon (M-series) Macs running a current macOS.
Will my document look exactly the same?
InDesign and Word use different layout models, so the converter rebuilds the document rather than tracing it pixel for pixel. Layout, text formatting, tables, text boxes and images are preserved as closely as Word allows; unusual InDesign effects, missing fonts or plug-in content may need a quick review.
What about fonts?
Text keeps its font names, sizes and styles. Word displays them with the fonts installed on your computer, so install the document's fonts for the most faithful result.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion runs entirely on your Mac. The app only contacts our server to activate and periodically validate your license, and it keeps working offline for up to 7 days between checks.
How many computers can I use?
An annual license activates up to 2 Macs. Replacing a machine? Release the old device in the license portal and activate the new one — no extra purchase needed.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — within 14 days of your first purchase, no questions asked. Cancelling renewal keeps your license active until the end of the paid year. See the Refund & Cancellation Policy for details.
Do you also convert documents as a service?
Yes. For large or unusually complex projects we offer professional conversion with manual review. Email robin@docsheim.com with the IDML package and your deadline for a quote.