.INX File Extension

File Type 1

Adobe InDesign Interchange File

Developer Adobe Systems
Popularity
4.0  |  108 Votes
Category Page Layout Files
Format XML

What is an INX file?

An INX file is a document exported by Adobe InDesign in XML format. It contains information that completely describes an InDesign (.INDD) file, including pages, page content, text frames, colors, margins, guides, etc.

More Information

InDesign CS2 files exported in the INX format can be opened by InDesign CS. All page content and formatting is recognized by InDesign CS except for features that are only available in InDesign CS2. Some of these features include footnotes, SING glyphlets, tracked changes, anchored objects, imported PSD files with layers, and object styles.

To export an InDesign document in the INX format, first choose File→Export. Then select InDesign Interchange from the Formats menu (Mac) or the File Type menu (Windows) and click Save.

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Programs that open INX files

Windows
Mac
Updated December 21, 2018
File Type 2

Inkscape Extension Descriptor File

Developer The Inkscape Team
Popularity
4.0  |  20 Votes
Category Plugin Files
Format XML

What is an INX file?

Extension (or plugin) descriptor used by Inkscape, an open source vector graphics editor; contains information about the extension, including the name and in-program menu location; also specifies a script for the extension, including the script type, interpreter, location, and variable arguments.

More Information

INX files are used for adding capabilities to Inkscape, such as file importers and graphics filters. INX files are stored in an XML format, and are located in the \​extensions\​ directory of an Inkscape installation.

Programs that open or reference INX files

Windows
Mac
Linux
Updated June 28, 2010
File Type 3

Compiled Script

Developer Flexera Software
Popularity
3.4  |  8 Votes
Category Data Files
Format Binary

What is an INX file?

Contains installation instructions for an InstallShield software installer; referenced by the installation program and is not meant to be opened manually.

More Information

Flexera Software, formerly Acresso Software, acquired InstallShield in 2008.

Programs that open or reference INX files

Windows
Updated April 22, 2011

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