: This version introduced a prepaid annual subscription model for $220/year, while maintaining the traditional perpetual license.

: Users can switch to built-in InDesign keyboard shortcut sets to ease the transition between platforms.

: Includes a built-in document converter that allows Mac users to open older QuarkXPress files (versions 3–6) without a separate app.

: A new in-product console allows users to manage activations, deactivate licenses on lost machines, and add or remove users from a central location.

: The application can automatically recover unsaved work upon relaunching after a crash.

: PDF generation for graphics-heavy documents is up to 60% faster, with automatic image compression to reduce file sizes without losing quality.

According to the official v18.5 Release Notes , the software is compatible with modern operating systems: Windows Requirement macOS Requirement Windows 11 (21H2+) or Windows 10 (21H1+) macOS 12 Monterey, 11 Big Sur, or 10.15 Catalina CPU Dual-core processor or better Dual-core processor or better RAM 4GB (8GB recommended for complex work) 4GB (8GB recommended for complex work) Storage 3GB for installation 3GB for installation Workflow Improvements