Feature Request: Use Alternate Layout Name as Export File Name When exporting documents from InDesign (especially to JPG, PNG, PDF, or othe
Feature Request: Use Alternate Layout Name as Export File Name
When exporting documents from InDesign (especially to JPG, PNG, PDF, or other formats), it would be extremely useful to have an option to automatically use the Alternate Layout name as the exported file name.
Many designers use Alternate Layouts to manage different languages, formats, or versions within a single document. Currently, although each layout has a name, that information is not available during export, forcing users to rename files manually or rely on scripts.
Suggested option:
Add a checkbox in the Export dialog:
Use Alternate Layout name as file name
When exporting multiple Alternate Layouts, automatically generate one file per layout using its corresponding name.
This behavior should be available for all export formats, including JPG, PNG, PDF, and other supported outputs.
This small improvement would save time, reduce manual errors, and streamline workflows for designers managing multilingual or multi-format projects.
Sandra Jiménez
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