PDFMarkz (PDF to IDML) for Mac

PDFMarkz for Mac is a fast and reliable conversion tool for macOS that allows anyone to quickly convert PDF documents into many other formats that can be opened in popular image editors and viewer apps.

The app comes with built-in support for integration into Finder and can even automatically perform a conversion service in the background after a simple double click on a file.

• Preview PDF files
• Check Export as IDML, PDF, and more
• Check Open in ID, QXP, Publisher, and more

With this feature active, PDF files will automatically be opened as a converted file by apps such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Affinity Publisher, and many other editors and general image viewer apps.



PDFMarkz converts PDFs to many formats! PDF to InDesign, PDF to QuarkXPress, PDF to Affinity Publisher!

Open Editable PDF Files in

• Adobe InDesign
• QuarkXPress
• Affinity Publisher
• Many Others

The PDF file format is one of the most popular file formats in the world, enabling anyone to preserve text formatting, images, logical structuring elements, annotations, form fields, charts, layers, interactive elements, rich media, 3D objects, and much more, independently of the software, operating system, and hardware.

This open standard file format has become a common way of sharing text and project data between millions of users all around the world. However, to some users, this file format represents a hassle, because not all applications can open it natively.

To fix this workflow issue, developers of PDFMarkz have devised a way for macOS users to easily preview PDF files, convert them to target formats, and even automatically convert and open them when users double click on them directly from the Finder window.

Export PDF files as

It enables you to export PDF files to numerous file types, including IDML, TIFF, PNG, JPEG, and GIF. Open PDF files in InDesign, QuarkXPress, Affinity Publisher, or in another application!

PDFMarkz is a fast and reliable converter app for all modern versions of macOS. It can quickly open and convert PDF documents of all shapes and sizes, no matter what kind of layout and internal elements it includes. The built-in export feature supports many popular file formats (IDML, TIFF, PNG, JPEG, GIF) and direct support for opening converted PDF files in modern image editing suites such as InDesign, QuarkXPress, Affinity Publisher, and others.

In addition to the previously mentioned Automation service, users can also use this app to get informed about the status of their PDF documents, with an in-depth summary about document size, creation and modification date, page count, page size, font, color, image data and more.

Pricing

Recommended Purchasing Option - $219/year

• Preview PDF files
• Export as IDML, TIFF, and more
• Open in ID, QXP, Publisher, and more
• 12 months of updates included

Mac System Requirements

macOS

• 15 Sequoia
• 14 Sonoma
• 13 Ventura
• 12 Monterey
• 11 Big Sur
• 10.15 Catalina
• 10.14 Mojave
• 10.13 High Sierra

Hardware

• Mac Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini
• 4 GB of RAM
• 1024 x 768 display or better
• Iternet connection to activate and register

PROS

• Convert PDF to IDML – Easy InDesign workflow.
• Standalone App – No InDesign required.
• Preview PDFs Instantly – View before converting.
• Export to Multiple Formats – IDML, InDesign, PNG, etc.
• Batch Processing – Convert multiple files at once.

CONS

• Limited Editing – Not a full PDF editor.
• Formatting Issues – Some elements may shift.
• No Cloud Integration – Local file processing only.

PDFMarkz is a premium app that is priced quite high no matter which tier of service users wishes to purchase (yearly subscription or lifetime license). The FREE version of the app only unlocks access to the PDF file preview service.