# Will you allow users to edit images later on within InDesign

Currently users are not able to edit images in the software.

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: about 7 years ago
- Author title: CEO
- Net upvotes: 2


## Comments
### Comment 1

yes I agree

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- Posted at: almost 5 years ago



### Comment 2

Hi. It can be frustrating not being able to. Edit natively within InDesign. However there is a very good reason for it. InDesign is made specifically for layout. What you see on screen are just generated previews. In larger documents the file can habe hundred or sometimes thousands if links inside. The files would be so large you couldn't work on them. By keeping all of the photo editing to outside software it allows for a lot more freedom and speed in laying out your pages. 

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Graphic Designer at BD



### Comment 3

I'm not sure which version you are using, but I am several versions back. The version I am using is CS5.5 which does not allow you to edit an image much beyond cropping, repositioning, and replacing the image.  To actually edit an image you would definitely want to use Photoshop (for photos) or Adobe Illustrator (for graphics), then replace the image within the InDesign document.  I hope that helps.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 7 years ago
- Author title: Founder - CoverShiftz, Hire Up, Trip Out, Michigan Mitt Maps, Smitten Sports. Cover Fanz, GigBuddy and HiRoad Social




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