Archived App (Last seen on 13 Jun 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 24, 2011
  • May 23, 2023

Features

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Edit text and preview InDesign IDML documents on your iPhone and iPad. View layout, text content, and embedded graphics. Assign paragraph and character styles to edited text.

Preview document layout
Edit text content
View embedded graphics
Assign paragraph and character styles
List styles, fonts, and swatches
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What's New in iDML

3.2.3

May 23, 2023

Minor bugfixes and improvements.

User reviews

useless

Just paid mega bucks for an app that can’t even properly display a simple one page inDesign document, tried two different versions. Forget the editing, does not work. Was great and much needed in theory....

No way to export back to iTunes, no help

There is no apparent way to send an idml file back to iTunes. When I select Export to iTunes I get a window that says Choose Format with no options or way to click anything but Cancel. There is no manual or help for this application except a very short into.

Good way to utilize iPad in production

I got an iPad for testing digital publishing results and now I use it to create the content. Works great for quick edits and text proofing, I love the ability to add styles.
I wish there was a layout view too.

Awful

Does not work as advertised. I have a book that contains ONE story. In iDML on my iPad I get 52 stories!! The very last story is the actual story I want to edit, but every time I open it, the app crashes. Also, I get an error every time I try to connect to my iDisk to download a file. I ended up having to email it to myself. I really, really wanted this app to work because I do a lot of work with InDesign files and it would be neat to be able to do this on the move. However, it is totally useless and definitely not worth $20. It's times like this I wish Apple had a trial system where you could get a refund within the first 24 hours of an app store purchase if an app doesn't work as advertised.
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FAQ

What is iDML?

iDML is a mobile application that allows users to preview and edit text within InDesign IDML documents directly on their iPhone and iPad devices. It displays layout, text, and embedded graphics, and enables text editing with style assignments.

Can I make layout changes with iDML?

No, iDML does not make layout changes to the document. It focuses on text editing and previewing the document's content and structure. Any significant text additions or removals may require copy fitting adjustments in InDesign.

What devices does iDML support?

iDML is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a convenient way to access and edit IDML documents on the go.

How much does iDML cost?

iDML is a paid application, priced at $19.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its document preview and editing capabilities.

Is iDML suitable for all ages?

iDML has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for a wide audience. The app's functionality is geared towards professional or educational use in graphic design.

How often is iDML updated?

The latest version of iDML, 3.2.3, was last updated on May 23, 2023. This suggests regular updates to maintain compatibility and improve functionality.

Does iDML have ads?

No, iDML does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

Where can I see a sample of iDML in action?

You can find sample IDML documents and screenshots of the app on www.dtptools.com/idml. Additionally, a walkthrough video is available on www.youtube.com/dtptools.