Integrations > Adobe InDesign
| Type | Plugin |
| Plan | Professional |
| Set-up | Standard |
Adobe InDesign Integration
Work faster and more efficiently in Adobe InDesign with direct access to your files in Kontainer DAM.
The integration between InDesign and Kontainer allows you to search, browse, and insert approved images, logos, and graphics directly into your layouts – without leaving the program.
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Professional layout workflows directly from Kontainer
With the Kontainer InDesign integration, designers, marketing teams, and brand managers gain a streamlined workflow. Your assets stored in Kontainer become directly available inside InDesign, allowing you to drag and drop files straight into your designs without needing to download or re-import them.
This integration ensures version control, access management, and brand consistency – so you always work with the latest and approved files, whether for magazines, brochures, or digital campaigns.
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Benefits of the InDesign Integration
✔ Insert images and graphics directly from Kontainer DAM into InDesign
✔ Search and filter assets via metadata, tags, or AI-driven search
✔ Always access the most recent and approved versions
✔ Save time and avoid manual uploads or exports
✔ Automatic version control and live asset updates
✔ Central access control and user management
✔ Secure, fast, and user-friendly integration
Features
Features from the InDesign Integration
✔ Plugin compatible with Adobe InDesign CC and newer versions
✔ Search and preview assets directly from Kontainer
✔ Drag-and-drop functionality from DAM to InDesign layouts
✔ Live synchronization when assets are updated in Kontainer
✔ Metadata-based search and filtering
✔ Secure single sign-on (SSO) access via Kontainer credentials
Why?
Why integrate Kontainer with InDesign?
Designers and marketing professionals often spend hours searching for the right images and files. The Kontainer InDesign integration eliminates this hassle.
You work directly in InDesign with access to your centralized Digital Asset Management (DAM) system – ensuring that all images, logos, and templates are brand-approved and up to date.
This results in faster workflows, fewer errors, and a stronger brand identity across all your marketing and design materials.
Use Cases
Typical Use Cases
- A designer creates a magazine layout and pulls product images directly from Kontainer.
- The marketing team produces campaign materials in InDesign, with assets automatically sourced from the DAM.
- Global teams adapt local versions of designs – using the same master files to ensure brand consistency.
- The brand department releases new templates in Kontainer, instantly available to all users through the InDesign panel.
Support
Links and Support
Please contact our support team for help with installation, troubleshooting, or guidance on best practices for the integration.
Please have a look at the complete installation guide in our Helpdesk here.
FAQ
Once installed, the plugin adds a panel in InDesign where you can log into your Kontainer DAM. From there, you can browse, preview, and insert files directly without switching between windows or folders.
Yes. When a file in Kontainer is updated, you’ll be notified and can refresh it directly in your InDesign document.
Absolutely. You can search by filename, tags, categories, or metadata to quickly find the right assets for your project.
No. The plugin uses your existing Kontainer access rights, so you only see and use the files you’re allowed to.
Yes, the Kontainer plugin for InDesign works seamlessly on both macOS and Windows environments.
The integration supports Adobe InDesign CC and newer releases.
You need to be online to fetch files from Kontainer, but once assets are inserted, you can continue working offline.
Yes – the Kontainer support team can help with installation, configuration, and onboarding.
By ensuring that all design and marketing teams use the same approved assets directly from Kontainer, your brand visuals remain consistent across every publication.
Yes – Kontainer also integrates with Adobe Photoshop, allowing for a unified creative workflow among the most popular graphic software in the entire Adobe suite.