Matt F.
MF
Matt F.
Director of Digital Marketing
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for Long-Form Documents, But Feature Integration Needed"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

InDesign is the ideal tool for formatting long-form print documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I often feel that InDesign would be better if its features were integrated into Photoshop and Illustrator, rather than existing as a standalone application. Sometimes, it just doesn't seem necessary for it to be a separate program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Wholesale
UW
Verified User in Wholesale
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"the BEST for managing large multi-page documents"
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

It’s great for keeping everything organized, like text styles, images, and pages, and it handles templates and big projects smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

It gets slow with 300+ page documents, and I don’t like having to use separate files. TIFFs make it slow, and PSD or EPS files cause errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ryan S.
RS
Ryan S.
Multimedia Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"InDesign Makes Marketing Layouts a Breeze"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Creating layouts for marketing pieces like posters, flyers, magazines, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I don't see anything that I dislike about InDesign. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Scott D.
SD
Scott D.
Senior Graphic Designer
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Industry Standard for Layouts and kinda whatever you'd like."
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

The best word processor, document swiss army knife, creative writing, whatever you want to make and more. It feels like home, just an enhanced version of your favorite document maker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

There are some bugs when copying files in from other mainline Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator. Sometimes it misinterprets vector files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Morine A.
MA
Morine A.
Graphic Designer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy-to-Use Magazine Design Tool"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Its easier to use especially when designing magazines Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I cant edit photos the way photoshop does Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David E.
DE
David E.
Director of Desktop Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy, Intuitive Design Experience"
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

In design is easy to use and very intutive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

The pricing is fine overall, but the ongoing licensing changes Adobe keeps making are frustrating and bothersome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrés C.
AC
Andrés C.
Marketing Associate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing"
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

As a designer, Adobe Creative Cloud is essential. The seamless integration between apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign streamlines my workflow and saves time. Cloud syncing is a huge plus—I can access my projects anywhere. It’s a bit pricey, but the tools, updates, and creative freedom it offers are worth every cent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

It’s pricey, some apps are heavy on performance, and you lose access if you stop paying. Cloud sync isn’t always reliable either. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anshika G.
AG
Anshika G.
PRODUCT DESIGN INTERN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"InDesign Review: Impressive Yet Intimidating"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign is hands down my go-to tool for any kind of layout design. What I like best about it is the level of control it gives you over every tiny detail—whether you're designing a magazine spread, a resume, a brochure, or even an interactive PDF. The interface feels professional but not overwhelming, and once you get used to the tools, it’s incredibly intuitive.

I especially love how seamless it is to integrate assets from Photoshop and Illustrator. You can just drag and drop layered files, make quick edits, and keep everything consistent. The grid and alignment tools are a lifesaver when you're trying to keep your layout clean and balanced.

Another standout feature is the master pages. They save so much time when you're working with multi-page documents. You can set up consistent headers, footers, and design elements once and apply them throughout the project.

Overall, InDesign is a powerful, reliable tool that makes you feel like a design pro—even if you're still learning. Definitely worth the investment if you do a lot of design work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

Steep learning curve for beginners.While InDesign is a powerful and professional tool, it definitely has its downsides. The biggest drawback for me is the steep learning curve. For new users, the interface can feel overwhelming, and even basic tasks take time to figure out unless you’ve had proper training or follow tutorials.

Another major issue is performance—especially with large files or when working on older machines. It can lag or crash unexpectedly, which is frustrating during tight deadlines. Also, the software isn’t very beginner-friendly when it comes to publishing interactive or digital documents.

Lastly, Adobe’s subscription pricing can be a burden if you only need InDesign occasionally. There’s no affordable one-time purchase option, which makes it less accessible for casual users or small businesses.

Overall, it’s a great tool—but not without its quirks and limitations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Verified User in Education Management
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Adobe InDesign Makes Professional Page Layouts Easy"
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign makes creating professional page layouts for print and digital media easy. I utilize it for my classrooms and business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

I haven't found any dislikes with Adobe InDesign. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Soham M.
SM
Soham M.
Sr. Vice President - Product Design
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing tool for Print-Design."
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe InDesign?

I have made multiple magazines and other print works using Adobe InDesign end-to-end. It's like a one-stop solution for everything print. Easy to use, great user experience. From baseline grids to putting multiple heavy images in designs, it can handle it all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe InDesign?

It can make the font selection panel design even better so that a design with multiple fonts can be handled with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.