Packaged InDesign File
General Information
| Title | PIN File Extension |
| Extension | .pin |
| Full Form | Packaged InDesign File |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/x-indesign |
File Function
| Primary Function | Package layout |
| Additional Functions | Preserve resources |
| Features | InDesign content, Linked files |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Publishing | Yes |
| Printing | Yes |
| Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Zip vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Scan for malware, Validate sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Tied to InDesign versions |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .indd, .idml, .inx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe InDesign |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 QuarkXPress (with plugin) |
Purchase | Windows, Mac |