"IDML" stands for "InDesign Markup Language". It is a file format developed by Adobe and used by Adobe InDesign. IDML files are XML-based files that describe the layout, formatting, and content of an InDesign document. They serve as an exchange format, allowing for the interchange of InDesign documents between different versions of InDesign and even between different layout programs.
Typical features of software in the realm of "IDML" include:
Import and Export of IDML Files: The software should be capable of importing and exporting IDML files to facilitate the exchange of documents with other applications or users.
Conversion of InDesign Documents: The software can convert InDesign files to the IDML format to open them with older versions of InDesign or with other layout programs.
Editing of IDML Files: The ability to directly edit the content and layout of IDML files, including text changes, image placements, and layout adjustments.
Integration of IDML into Workflows: The software can seamlessly integrate IDML files into existing workflows by collaborating with other programs or services that support the IDML format.
Support for IDML-specific Features: The software can interpret and process special features and properties of InDesign documents stored in the IDML format to ensure the most accurate reproduction of the original layout.