Tips for Opening IND Files

When you need to open IND files, start by double-clicking it. Your computer will try to open it automatically. If that doesn’t work, try the following tips.


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1. Download another program.

Different file extensions work with different programs, and it can be difficult to figure out which program opens which files. Here are a few programs that usually work with IND files:

  • InDesign Publication
  • AOL Thumbnails Index File
  • Windows/Applog Index
  • Windows Shared Database File
  • Well of Souls Game File
  • LaTeX or TeX Makeindx Index
  • dBASE IV
  • Foxmail E-Mail Box Index
  • XMap Dataset Index
  • Notes List files for Compact Task on Domino Server

You can download one of these programs from the software developer’s website.

2. Look at the file type.

The file type can sometimes tell you which program might open the file. If you have IND files, they are most likely types of Page Layout Files. A program that works with Page Layout Files should open IND files.

Don’t know the file type? You can find it by right-clicking the file and selecting “Properties” or “More Info.” The file type will be listed under “Type of File” or “Kind”.

3. Check with the software developer.

Try contacting the developer of one of the programs mentioned above. They can help you figure out why your IND file won’t open. Some of the most common developers are listed below.

Software Developer
InDesign Publication Adobe Systems Incorporated
AOL Thumbnails Index File Windows Programmer
Windows/Applog Index PC Software Company
Windows Shared Database File PC Software Company
Well of Souls Game File Microsoft Programmer
LaTeX or TeX Makeindx Index Unknown
dBASE IV Microsoft Developer
Foxmail E-Mail Box Index Windows Programmer
XMap Dataset Index Delorme
Notes List files for Compact Task on Domino Server IBM

4. Install a universal file viewer.

Universal file viewers can open many different types of files, depending on the format. If your IND file won’t open, try installing a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download). Some files aren’t compatible with universal file viewers. These files will only open in binary file format.


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