What is MIME type "application/x-adobe-indesign"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/x-adobe-indesign is the MIME type used for Adobe InDesign documents. It tells your system that the file is designed for professional desktop publishing and layout tasks.

Files with this type include content such as text, images, and layout settings. They ensure the structure and design are maintained for high-quality print or digital output. The format is meant to be opened and edited in Adobe InDesign, a tool for creating magazines, books, and brochures.

• Main use case: It identifies files for precise page layout and design work.
• Other uses: It supports digital publishing and interactive document creation.
• Key fact: Recognizing this MIME type allows systems and applications to launch the correct software for editing.

When you see a file with the INDD extension, it is an Adobe InDesign document. For more detailed information on Adobe InDesign, visit the official page at Adobe InDesign.

Associated file extensions

.indd

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/x-adobe-indesign
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-adobe-indesign">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-adobe-indesign');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.indd