{"id":16234,"date":"2020-12-16T10:26:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T09:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/?page_id=16234"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:57:46","slug":"import-catalog-data-directly-into-indesign","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/import-catalog-data-directly-into-indesign\/","title":{"rendered":"Import catalog data directly into InDesign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-violet-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-blanc-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-bf8c93ea3ef9660c3f317439d4e72dba has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"alignwide wp-block-wpseopress-breadcrumbs\"><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blanc-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a51f421f5082e1260b9665e018a57bbe\">Automatically import your data into InDesign<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import your data exactly how you want<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Import your data directly into InDesign in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>XLS, XLSX, CSV, XML, SQL\u2026 connectable to all your data sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bidirectional link:<\/strong> import changes from your source to your InDesign document and vice versa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/easycatalog-demonstration-form\/\">Request a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/Economique-et-rapide-e1491927218117.png\" alt=\"Votre rapport annuel interactif et dynamique !\" title=\"Votre rapport annuel interactif et dynamique !\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a54e0cfc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/app\/uploads\/importation-directe.png\" alt=\"Transformez votre PDF en rapport annuel interactif\" title=\"Transformez votre PDF en rapport annuel interactif\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standardized data that are automatically imported<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Say goodbye to copy-pasting! <strong>With Interactiv&#8217; Publisher and EasyCatalog technology<\/strong>, you can <strong>import data<\/strong> directly into your InDesign documents. A dynamic link ensures total data consistency, eliminating the risk of errors. <strong>Updates<\/strong> can be performed both ways with just a single click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/download-easycatalog\/\">Download EasyCatalog <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-gris-clair-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b42db63c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gris-moyen-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4ced69701773f06f380b4339b7a568ba\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Related articles and resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c5bbea69 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81fef16a6ef669509cd16c1750bf8501\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/download-easycatalog\/\">Discover EasyCatalog: information and downloads<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about EasyCatalog, the official InDesign plugin. Automate your document layouts. Download EasyCatalog\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37c6ea1be7c5adc5e405c1baec6cf793\">EasyCatalog Tutorials (for InDesign)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These EasyCatalog tutorials, the official InDesign plugin, will show you how to automate the production and layout of your catalogs, technical data sheets, product sheets, directories, and more.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0766f0ff1d5314ebcbdded3c5579165a\">One-click automatic catalog translations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Generate and reformat just one document version and translate it in only a few clicks. Save a significant amount of time on your catalog translations\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e83d5006d3b23421b5fbca0f9932f6\">Automatic page layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Automate the design of your catalogs, documents, and more. Your product data will be automatically integrated into your InDesign creations, ensuring your communications are always up to date.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d404b74222e8aa6cd7de587a534a9be0\"><a href=\"\/en\/?page_id=16234\">Automatically import your data into InDesign<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Save time on your production process by dynamically linking your data to InDesign. Import your data in just a few clicks, directly within Adobe InDesign\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c0c5f133323d2a50e0188edd3f7d314\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/how-to-create-a-product-catalog-easily-and-quickly\/\">12 tips and steps for creating a catalog<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Does reducing your catalog creation time by 30% to 50% sound like a dream? Yet, by following these 12 tips, you will improve your results, minimize errors\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9124c5b6dfd49dd48eb733608a2df68c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/interactiv-publisher\/faq-interactiv-publisher-easycatalog\/\">EasyCatalog (InDesign) Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have questions? We likely have the answers right here. Find all the most frequently asked questions from users of the EasyCatalog layout automation plugin\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4ea5d3728d0cd2ba2105c4b5154f616\">What\u2019s New in InDesign CC 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Adobe InDesign 2026 has plenty of surprises in store for you. Discover the latest features by reading this article\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfbeae0132d9ad8ac16f6b5c6a5557c7\">What&#8217;s New in EasyCatalog 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Explore all the new features and bug fixes in EasyCatalog CC 2026 in this article\u2026<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50.01%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group it-pattern-card has-blanc-background-color has-background wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-violet-accent has-violet-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b0d703fb925f4cf31886e2ab3af8fab\"><a href=\"\/fr\/creer-flipbook-pdf\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interactiv-technologies.com\/en\/automated-layout\/generate-automated-layouts-indesign\/\">Generate automated layouts in InDesign<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Generate documents hundreds of pages long in no time. 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