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Set up Asset Templates with InDesign Server set-up-asset-templates-with-aem-assets-and-indesign-server

Last update: September 1, 2026
  • Applies to:
  • Experience Manager 6.4
  • Experience Manager 6.5

CREATED FOR:

  • Intermediate
  • Developer

AEM needs a running InDesign Server to turn InDesign template files into print-ready assets. Without that connection, Asset Templates cannot generate the editable fields marketers rely on. This page walks you through the steps to install InDesign Server and connect it to your AEM instance.

Admin view

In the Admin view, this video shows how to install InDesign Server and connect it to your AEM instance. It covers how AEM uses that connection to generate InDesign renditions and extract media files once you upload a tagged InDesign file to AEM Assets.

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https://video.tv.adobe.com/v/17069?quality=12&learn=on

https://video.tv.adobe.com/vc/17069/eng.json

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NOTE
AEM must be connected to a running InDesign server when the INDD template is uploaded. Part of the initial processing on the INDD file requires InDesign server.

Download the InDesign Server trial download-indesign-server-trial

Download the InDesign Server trial.

Start InDesign Server starting-indesign-server

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# macOS command

$ /Applications/Adobe\ InDesign\ CC\ Server\ 2017/InDesignServer -port 8080
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