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Please note: Canto for InDesign is a standalone plugin for Adobe InDesign that can be used in parallel with the Canto Connector for Adobe. |
Canto for InDesign is built on Adobe's modern UXP plugin framework, giving InDesign users a first-class Canto experience consistent with the existing Canto for Photoshop connector. It provides improved performance, compatibility with current Adobe hardware and OS platforms, and tighter integration with InDesign workflows — including auto-detection of the active document and a dedicated "Upload as New Version" flow.
Is Canto for InDesign right for me?
Canto for InDesign is a new dedicated connector separate from the existing Canto Connector for Adobe, which will continue to support InDesign for the foreseeable future. There is no forced migration — both connectors can run in parallel.
On a macOS operating system, Canto for InDesign is recommended for users who primarily work within Adobe InDesign. It delivers better performance and compatibility with Apple's latest hardware compared to the existing Canto Connector for Adobe.
If you predominantly use other Adobe Creative Cloud apps — such as Illustrator — or if you are satisfied with the current performance of the Canto Connector for Adobe, you may choose not to install it.
Should you choose to install Canto for InDesign alongside the Canto Connector for Adobe, both plugins can run in parallel. You will find Canto for InDesign under the "Plug-in" menu, while the Canto Connector for Adobe will remain available under the "Extensions" menu.
On a Microsoft Windows operating system, Canto for InDesign offers a dedicated InDesign experience built on Adobe UXP, which may be preferable if you work primarily within InDesign and do not need to connect other Adobe Creative Cloud apps — such as Illustrator — to your Canto library.
If you need to connect multiple Adobe apps to Canto, the existing Canto Connector for Adobe remains the recommended choice on Windows.
If you install both plugins, you will be able to find Canto for InDesign in the "Plug-in" menu, while the Canto Connector for Adobe will be available under the "Extensions" menu.
Requirements
To use Canto for InDesign, you will need:
- Adobe InDesign 2023 (version 18) or later
How to get Canto for InDesign
Canto for InDesign is available on the Adobe Exchange marketplace. You can install it in two ways:
- Go directly to the Canto for InDesign page on Adobe Exchange.
- Open Creative Cloud, navigate to the Marketplace, and search for "Canto for InDesign."
Once you've found it, click "Free" or "Install" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
How to use Canto for InDesign
In InDesign, navigate to Plug-Ins > Canto for InDesign > Canto for InDesign.
Canto for InDesign functions similarly to the existing Canto Connector for Adobe plugin with a significantly improved file upload experience for InDesign users: it eliminates the need to save files locally and manually select files, and introduces a streamlined new-version upload flow. To learn more about the new upload experience, continue reading below.
If you would like a quick introduction to how the Canto Connector for Adobe plugin experience works in InDesign, please visit the article "Use the Canto Adobe Connector with InDesign".
Upload to Canto
When you're ready to upload your InDesign file to Canto, select the "Upload" tab in the Canto for InDesign plugin. Canto for InDesign automatically detects your currently active document, so no manual file selection is needed.
Upload as a New Version
Use this option to replace an existing asset in your Canto library with an updated version.
- Select the "New Version" option.
- Click "Select as..." then locate and click the existing asset in your library.
- Click "Select Asset" to confirm your selection.
- Click "Upload."
Upload as a New File
Use this option to add your file to Canto as a brand-new asset.
- Select the "New File" option.
- Click "Upload..." and choose the album you'd like to upload the file to.
- Click "Upload."