What is InDesign?
Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. InDesign has everything you need to create and publish multipage documents, books, digital magazines, posters, and more.
Cost and Eligibility
As of October 1st, 2024, we have moved to request-based Adobe licensing.
Important Note: Even if you have previously had access to these systems, you still need to submit the request form to continue using Adobe products.
DU Staff and Faculty (including adjuncts) must use the Adobe Access Request form to get access to the following apps:
- Adobe Express
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (desktop PDF management application)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (All Apps)
DU Students automatically have access to Adobe Express. Students must use the Adobe Access Request form to get access to the following apps:
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Features and Benefits:
- Create beautiful designs with imagery from Adobe Stock
- Make documents interactive with audio, video, and animations
- Quickly share content and feedback in PDF form
- Easily manage production with Adobe Experience Manager
AI Capabilities:
- Functionality:
- Page design and layout for print and digital media
- Digital publishing
- Interactive PDFs and eBooks
- Magazine and brochure layout and design
- AI Features:
- Auto-Adjust Layouts for resizing content
- Content-Aware Fit to automatically adjust images
- Text to image
Why should I use InDesign?
InDesign is the best choice to design and publish multipage documents containing text, vector artwork and images. Grids and guides allow for precise positioning and polished layouts to create professional documents. Advanced typesetting features curate professional text consistently across pages, chapters, and publications.
- Publish eye-catching quarterly or annual reports for your department
- Create interactive documents to enhance your online teaching and learning
- Design flyers, posters, brochures, and menus for campus events
- Collaborate with others to publish a digital magazine or eBook
- Add some creative flair to your resume
- Create a newsletter template for easy plug-and-play