Adobe InDesign is a professional desktop publishing and page layout application used for designing print and digital media including books, magazines, brochures, and interactive PDFs. It supports advanced typography, master pages, and integration with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. InDesign is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and has been the industry standard for layout design since 1999.
Product released: August 31, 1999
Latest software version
Version 21.3, released March 1, 2026
What's new in version 21.3
Edit images with Adobe Express
Refine images in InDesign using Adobe Express image editing tools without interrupting your workflow.
Learn how to edit images with Express editing tools >
Flex layout enhancements
Create interactive elements right inside your Flex Layout without building them separately. Lock the child elements in place to avoid accidental moves, and nudge them precisely with your keyboard.
Learn how to work with child elements in Flex Layout >
Accessible context breaks
Create accessible section breaks by defining and exporting them directly through paragraph styles.
Learn how to use paragraph styles for context breaks >
Accessible glossary export
Create accessible glossaries that preserve structure and improve navigation when exporting EPUB (Reflowable) content.
Learn how to create accessible glossaries >
Try the app
Open any of your projects and explore the latest features and enhancements.
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software version history
Version 21.3 - March 1, 2026
Version 20.5.2 - February 1, 2026
Version 21.2 - January 1, 2026
Update prediction
A software update is expected soon, between March 13, 2026 and May 21, 2026.
Adobe typically releases software updates for this product approximately every 41 days.