--- title: "Integrate Filestage with Adobe InDesign" description: "Learn how to integrate Filestage with Adobe InDesign to streamline the review process for your designs" url: https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/7966061-integrate-filestage-with-adobe-indesign collection: "Integrations" updated: 2026-06-09 language: en alternates: [fr, de, es] --- # Integrate Filestage with Adobe InDesign Learn how to integrate Filestage with Adobe InDesign to streamline the review process for your designs _With the Filestage plugin for_ **_Adobe InDesign_**_, you can import your designs directly from InDesign to Filestage, initiating the review process without manual steps._ _Furthermore, the feedback received on the designs can be reviewed directly within InDesign, eliminating the need to switch between tools._ > **Info:** **_Please note:_** _To use this plugin, you need an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription and an installed version of_ [_Adobe InDesign_](https://www.adobe.com/id_en/products/indesign.html)_._ * * * ## **Get the Filestage plugin for InDesign**

  1. Locate the plugin in Adobe Creative Cloud

    • You can access the plugin via the following link: Filestage plugin for InDesign

    • Or search for Filestage in the Creative Cloud marketplace and open it

  2. Install the plugin

    • Click on Get in the upper right corner of the screen and accept the Third-Party information

    • Filestage's Plugin for InDesign will be installed

* * * ## **Activate the plugin for your project**

  1. Activate the plugin inside your InDesign project

    • Open the desired InDesign project you want to integrate with Filestage.

    • Click on Windows in the top bar and go to Extensions in the dropdown menu. Now select Filestage.

    • You will now see the Filestage plugin window in your project.

    • To disable the plugin again, you need to go through the previous steps again and click on the Filestage extension.

  2. Log in to your Filestage account

    • Fill in your login information and enter your Filestage account.

    • You can now navigate through Filestage just like you would in a browser.

* * * > **Success:** 💡 **Pro-Tip:** Add Filestage directly to the workspace bar (menu) in InDesign, providing an even smoother access to the plugin functionalities. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/668fad7b14cdc36cb3fd211c/20240814123623_8681.gif) For more details on how to set it up, click here: [InDesign Workspace basics](https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/workspace-basics.html) * * * ## **Uploading designs to Filestage**

  1. Select the project in Filestage to which you want to upload your designs

    • In the project list, select the project where you want to upload the designs for review.

  2. Upload the designs

    • Click Upload file in the selected project.

    • Optional:
      Filestage uses the file name set for the project. You can change the name if needed in the upload window.

    • Select the file format that should be uploaded. You can choose between jpg., png. or pdf.

    • After doing your selection click on the upload button.

    • The design is now uploaded to your selected project and can be reviewed.

* * * ## **Viewing and interacting with comments** Once your reviewers leave feedback, all comments and annotations automatically sync directly to your InDesign workspace across two areas: - **InDesign’s native notes view:** Perfect for quickly viewing comments directly on your layout. - **The Filestage extension panel:** Used to view, reply to, and resolve feedback threads This dual sync lets you track and act on feedback instantly without ever switching tools. ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/668fad7b14cdc36cb3fd211c/20240814123624_7648.png) > **Warning:** **Please note:** _The plugin synchronizes comments from Filestage to Filestage InDesign-Plugin. Any changes made in InDesign will not affect the uploaded designs in Filestage._ * * * 💡 **What's next?** Once you're done uploading a design, see how to [Manage different versions of a file](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/2211321-manage-different-versions-of-a-file.md). * * * _Let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to us on chat or emailing us_ [_support@filestage.io_](mailto:atsupport@filestage.io)_! We're always happy to help!_