# iDML Lite

> iOS viewer for InDesign IDML documents, showing layout, text, and embedded graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by DTP Tools Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idml-lite/id618340552 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DTP Tools Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/458341699)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idml-lite/id618340552/reviews.md

## What is iDML Lite?

iDML Lite allows you to preview layout of InDesign idml documents on iOS devices.

It shows layout, text content and embedded graphics. You can see the exact position of text frames and their content, position of graphic frames and linked objects. When the graphic is embedded in the document, it is shown in the preview.
This presents a useful way of reviewing document progress when on the move.

The stories in the document can be opened for reading, making the review more comfortable than in pdf. The app can get documents directly from your team's dropbox, making you up to date with the work progress at any moment.

Upgrade to full version, where the text in the document can be edited and saved is available.

The app contains neither InDesign's paragraph composer, nor advanced image processing tools. The preview will not reflect text position 1:1 with InDesign and some vector graphic attributes are simplified. PDF preview gives you more accuracy, iDML gives you a better idea about document composition.

## Key features

- Preview IDML document layouts
- View text content and embedded graphics
- Check exact position of text and graphic frames
- Open stories for comfortable reading
- Access documents via Dropbox integration
- Review document progress on the move

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iDML Full version | $16.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idml-lite/id618340552/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-10-19, version 3.2.1*

Doesn’t open anything.  Waste of money!

### 1/5 — Nothing worked!!!

*2018-12-08, version 3.1.3*

Only 
A waste of money without proper file input method. Nothing worked for me importing from both Dropbox and iCloud!! Just a waste of money!

## Frequently asked questions about iDML Lite

### What is iDML Lite used for?

iDML Lite allows you to preview the layout of InDesign IDML documents on iOS devices. It displays text content, embedded graphics, and their exact positions, offering a way to review document progress.

### Can I edit documents with iDML Lite?

No, iDML Lite is a preview-only application. Editing capabilities are available in the full version of the app.

### How does iDML Lite access documents?

The app can retrieve documents directly from your team's Dropbox account, ensuring you always have access to the latest work in progress.

### Is iDML Lite accurate to the InDesign layout?

While iDML Lite provides a useful overview, it does not contain InDesign's paragraph composer or advanced image processing tools. The text position may not be 1:1, and some vector graphic attributes are simplified for mobile preview.

### What devices does iDML Lite support?

iDML Lite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible across various iOS hardware.

### How often is iDML Lite updated?

The latest version, 3.2.3, was released on May 23, 2023. Updates are provided to maintain compatibility and improve functionality.

### What is the price of iDML Lite?

iDML Lite is a paid application, available for $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the document preview features.

### What is the age rating for iDML Lite?

iDML Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.3 — 2023-05-23

Minor bugfixes and improvements.

### 3.2.1 — 2020-02-21

Minor enhancements and bugfixes.

### 3.1.3 — 2017-09-27

Support for fonts saved in the iDML folder or subfolders in iCloud.
Attached linked graphics are displayed (except eps format).
Improved text wrap for transformed objects.
Support for following text attributes added: Leading, Auto Leading, Kerning, Baseline Shift, Vertical and Horizontal font scale, Indents, Space before amd Space after.
Support for complex curve shapes.
UI improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.1.1 — 2017-04-29

• Added support for native resolution of all current iOS devices
• Added support for iCloud
• Added support for master page objects, tables and anchored frames
• Added support for AirPrint
• Updated Dropbox compatibility
• General performance and stability improvements.
• Displaying applied master pages fixed.
• Editing of stories containing tables improved.
• Double tap on text frame now opens editor in correct location.
• Fixes to character overrides.
• Minor cosmetic tweaks.

### 2.1 — 2013-07-05

Thanks to the feedback of our wonderful users we have improved the following features:

• Text wrap now working for groups too.
• Text flow jumps no longer display empty gaps in preview.
• Better display of complex stories.
• Better support of columns and column span text. Drop caps support planned for the next update.
• Character and paragraph styles are now sorted in the list.
• Tinted colors displayed properly in style settings.
• More accurate document thumbnails.
• Text content display improved.
• Improved rendering of curves.
• Major app stability and performance fixes.
• iOS7 ready

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## More apps by DTP Tools Ltd.

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