Failed to open .idml file >> the version is too new an not supported by Trados 2022

I tried to open a .idml file and I got the following error : The selected file was created by a newer version which is not supported yet.(see printscreen her below)

How can i fix this ?

Is there an update from Trados coming soon ?

Error dialog in Trados Studio showing the message: Failed to open V2 nieuwsbrief juli-augustus 2025.idml. The selected IDML file was created by a newer version of Adobe InDesign not yet supported.



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[edited by: RWS Community AI at 6:57 AM (GMT 1) on 16 Jun 2025]
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  • Probability score: 0.7  

    Question improvement suggestion: Provide the exact version of Trados Studio you are using and specify if you have already checked for updates or installed any service packs.  

    In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question:  

    Hello,  

    To resolve the issue of not being able to open the .idml file due to it being created in a newer version of Adobe InDesign, you can follow these steps:  

    **Step 1:** Ensure you have the latest updates for Trados Studio 2022 installed. Check for any available updates within the application.  

    **Step 2:** Enable the option to process unsupported file versions. To do this, go to `File` > `Options` > `File Types` > `Adobe InDesign CS4-CC IDML` and check the box for `Process unsupported file versions`.  

    **Step 3:** If you still encounter issues, try re-saving the .idml file in Adobe InDesign using the `Save As` option and select a compatible version (like InDesign CS4 or later).  

    **Step 4:** If the problem persists, consider recreating the project in Trados Studio and importing the re-saved .idml file.  

    **Step 5:** If you are still unable to open the file, you may need to ask the author of the .idml file to provide a version that is compatible with your version of Trados Studio.  

    Regarding updates, native support for InDesign 2023 IDML files is planned for release, so keep an eye out for announcements from RWS regarding new updates.  

    I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again.  

    RWS Community AI

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