INX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Adobe InDesign Interchange File
InDesign CS2 files exported in the INX format can be opened by InDesign CS. All page content and formatting is recognized except features only in InDesign CS2. Export InDesign documents in INX format ...
General Information
| Title | INX File Extension |
| Extension | .inx |
| Full Form | Adobe InDesign Interchange File |
| File Type | Markup File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Exchange format |
| Additional Functions | Backward compatibility |
| Features | Markup-based, Human-readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Depends on content |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Document Template Sharing | Yes |
| File Version Conversion | Yes |
| Document Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | InDesign CS |
| Associated with | CS2, CS3 versions |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .indd, .idml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe InDesign |
Subscription | Windows, macOS |
Type 2: Inkscape Extension Descriptor File
Inkscape uses XML files called "Extension Definition Files" with .inx extension to define extensions. These files use the inkscape extension namespace and follow the Relax NG schema. To use an externa...
General Information
| Title | INX File Extension |
| Extension | .inx |
| Full Form | Inkscape Extension Descriptor File |
| File Type | XML Descriptor File |
| Developer | Inkscape |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define extension |
| Additional Functions | Describe parameters, UI |
| Features | XML-based, Plugin configuration |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Vector Graphics | Yes |
| Plugin Development | Yes |
| Extension Customization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Validation, Secure parsing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 2003 |
| Latest Version | Relates to Inkscape version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .svg, .svgz, .sif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Inkscape |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Compiled Script
The INX file extension is associated with Flexera InstallShield. InstallShield uses the INX extension for its compiled script files. These files contain installation instructions to create installatio...
General Information
| Title | INX File Extension |
| Extension | .inx |
| Full Form | Compiled Script |
| File Type | Script/Plugin File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store plugin |
| Additional Functions | Export, Import |
| Features | Interchange format, XML structure |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Document Exchange | Yes |
| Plugin Installation | Yes |
| Workflow Automation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script execution |
| Best Practices | Validate source, Update software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 2005 |
| Latest Version | Tied to InDesign versions |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .indd, .idml, .jsx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe InDesign |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 QuarkXPress |
Purchase | Windows, Mac |