How to Improve Data Merge with Scripts in InDesign

Learn how to harness more power from InDesign's data merge feature by using scripts. These add-ons pick up where the built-in automation feature leaves off.

In this InDesign video, Keith Gilbert shows off a couple of third-party scripts to help expand the built-in capabilities of Data Merge. From being able to merge into one continuous listing to exporting directly to individual graphics files, these scripts take InDesign’s data merge beyond the basics.

This tutorial was taken from Keith’s “Beyond Data Merge: Tools for Automation in InDesign” session at CreativePro’s Design + Data Summit. Check out this and all of our events at CreativePro.com/events

Links to scripts Keith references in his video:
Inline Merge: https://support.ozalto.com/downloads/inlineMerge.zip
Data Merge to Single Records: https://colecandoo.com/scripts/
Data Merge Export: https://www.marspremedia.com/software/indesign/data-merge-export

Subscribe to the CreativePro YouTube channel for more helpful design tips!

Bookmark
Please login to bookmark Close

This article was last modified on August 29, 2025

Comments (0)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *