Last updated: 31st May '10
Convert Quark to InDesign Files
It's not free, but there's only a small fee of $5 to convert a QuarkXpress file to an Adobe InDesign file.
Any conversion of these files is a great layout match but I can't guarantee a 100% perfect match. I have both QuarkXpress and InDesign programmes and it is possible to save Quark files backwards until version 4, which InDesign can open. If you don't have both Quark Xpress & Indesign and you have lots of Quark files to convert I would strongly recommend Q2ID plugin, it's a great time and work saver.
Average turnaround time for the conversion of QuarkXpress files is currently: Within 12 Hours
Conversions of XPress files to InDesign
• Converts QuarkXpress v3.3 - v8.x
• Supports CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5 InDesign (CS2 via InDesign interchange file)
All you have to do to convert your Quark files:
- Make paypal payment to: stokes@stokesdesignproject.com
- Email Quark XPress files to: quark2indesign@stokesdesignproject.com
(fonts and linked pictures not necessary) Quark file too large to email? ** - In the email include Paypal reference
- Wait for the converted InDesign file to be emailed back ** If the Quark file(s) are too large to send by email there are lots of ways to get the Quark file to me, here's a couple as an example:
www.YouSendIt.com - Which is easy, free and no sign up required
or you could upload it onto an ftp site and send me the details.
Why I am offering this conversion service
I was doing a publication for a charity event and needed to convert a few QuarkXpress files and found no way to convert them from Quark Express into Adobe InDesign except by purchasing a conversion software £170 (about $270 at exchange rate at the time of writing this). I paid for the software out of my own pocket as it was for charity. I am now offering this service, 1) to make a little money back and 2) stop other people from having to fork out large amounts for a single file or only a few.
If you have any questions or queries feel free to send me an email: quark2indesign@stokesdesignproject.com
What's been said about my Quark conversion to InDesign service
"Thank you so much for the quick turnaround - and the great service! I'm definitely passing this on to my colleagues."
"Everything looks great and I am very satisfied with the results."
"many thanks for the very prompt service."
"Thanks ever so much for such a quick service. Exactly what I needed, I'll be spreading the word via twitter"
"Thanks for the conversion. Everything looks great. Will definitely use you services as the need arises."
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Quark, InDesign, Convert, Conversion, Quark XPress, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5 Quark 8, Q2ID, ID2Q, plug-in, Adobe, QXD, QXP, INDD