How can you prevent image loss and character corruption when translating InDesign (.indd/.idml) files?
“The structure of InDesign files is complex; traditional translation tools often cause layer loss, broken links, or disorganized style sheets.”
Root Cause Analysis
Dual support for native INDD and IDML
Shangyi AI provides seamless parsing of the .idml XML structure and is also compatible with native .indd files (the system will automatically convert them as needed). We extract only the text box content for translation while strictly preserving layer locks, style IDs, and linked image paths, ensuring that translated files can be opened in InDesign without any loss.
Long Text Overflow Warning and Compression
To address the common issue of text length differences between Chinese and English (text expansion), the Shangyi AI engine automatically calculates redundant space within text frames. When overflow risks occur, it intelligently fine-tunes character spacing, significantly reducing designers' manual post-editing workload.
Final Solution Summary
Whether for advertising brochures or complex, highly formatted publications, Shangyi AI is an indispensable tool for design teams to achieve efficient localization delivery.