Last updated: 28/11/2009

Convert Quark to InDesign Files

It's not free, but there is only a small fee of $5 to convert a QuarkXpress file to an Adobe InDesign file.

Any conversion of these files is a great layout match but I can't guarantee a 100% perfect match. I have both QuarkXpress and InDesign programmes and it is possible to save Quark files backwards until version 4, which InDesign can open. If you don't have both Quark Xpress & Indesign and you have lots of Quark files to convert I would strongly recommend Q2ID plugin, it's a great time and work saver.

Average turnaround time for the conversion of QuarkXpress files is currently: Within 12 Hours

Conversions of Xpress files to InDesign

• Converts QuarkXpress v3.3 - v8.x

• Supports CS2, CS3 and CS4 InDesign (CS2 via InDesign interchange file)

All you have to do to convert your Quark files:

• Make paypal payment to: stokes@stokesdesignproject.com
• Email Quark Xpress files to: quark2indesign@stokesdesignproject.com
  (fonts and linked pictures not necessary) Quark file too large to email?
  If the Quark file(s) are too large to send by email there are lots of ways to get the Quark file to me, here's a couple as an example:
  https://www.yousendit.com - Which is easy and free
  or you could
  upload it onto an ftp site and send me the details.
• In the email include Paypal reference
• Wait for the converted InDesign file to be emailed back

Amount of Files

1 File $5.00 2 Files $10.00 3 Files $15.00 4 Files $20.00 5 Files $25.00 6 Files $30.00 7 Files $35.00 8 Files $40.00 9 Files $45.00 10 Files $50.00

Why I am offering this converting service

I was doing a publication for a charity event and needed to convert a few QuarkXpress files and found no way to convert them from Quark Express into Adobe InDesign except by purchasing a conversion software £170 (about $270 at exchange rate at the time of writing this). I paid for the software out of my own pocket as it was for charity. I am now offering this service, 1) to make a little money back and 2) stop other people from having to fork out large amounts for a single file or only a few.

If you have any questions or queries feel free to send me an email: quark2indesign@stokesdesignproject.com