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 21.6, released September 1, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 23:53 UTC
What's new in version 21.6
Discover the latest feature updates and fixes that help streamline your workflows.
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Start exploring the latest updates and enhancements in InDesign.
Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for the latest and previous InDesign releases.
software version history
LatestUpdate has tracked 8 versions of InDesign software, released between January 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026.
Version 21.6 - September 1, 2026: Discover the latest feature updates and fixes that help streamline your workflows. Try these new features Start exploring the latest updates and enhancements i…
Version 21.5.1 - August 1, 2026: This InDesign release includes bug fixes.
Version 21.5 - July 1, 2026: Enhance table accessibility in PDF and EPUB exports Include row headers, column headers, and captions when exporting documents to improve table accessibility.…
Version 21.4.1 - June 1, 2026: This InDesign release includes bug fixes. Rewrite in InDesign Generate and refine text with new tones, Fit Text, and language matching your prompt or existing…
Version 21.4 - May 1, 2026: Rewrite in InDesign Generate and refine text with new tones, Fit Text, and language matching your prompt or existing content. Learn how to generate text variat…
Version 21.3 - March 1, 2026: Edit images with Adobe Express Refine images in InDesign using Adobe Express image editing tools without interrupting your workflow. Learn how to edit images w…
Version 20.5.2 - February 1, 2026: This release contains security fixes. Let AI describe your images with Alt Text Create accessible layouts faster with AI‑generated alt text that explains what’…
Version 21.2 - January 1, 2026: Let AI describe your images with Alt Text Create accessible layouts faster with AI‑generated alt text that explains what’s in the picture. You can review for a…
Update prediction
A software update was expected by October 11, 2026 but has not yet been released.
Adobe typically releases software updates for this product approximately every 32 days.
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. It was originally released on August 31, 1999.
What is the latest software version of InDesign?
The latest software version of InDesign is 21.6. It was released on September 1, 2026.
What changed in InDesign software version 21.6?
InDesign software version 21.6 includes the following changes: Discover the latest feature updates and fixes that help streamline your workflows.
Try these new features
Start exploring the latest updates and enhancements in InDesign.
Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for the latest and previous InDesign releases.
How often does Adobe release software updates for InDesign?
We have tracked 8 software versions of InDesign. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 32 days.
Is the InDesign software update overdue?
Based on InDesign's historical update patterns, a software update was expected by October 11, 2026 but has not yet been released. This may indicate an upcoming release or a change in the product's update schedule.
Is InDesign still receiving software updates?
Yes, InDesign received a software update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 21.6.