If you are an experienced Photoshop user, you may prefer its tools over those of InDesign. However, sometimes you may have to transfer an INDD file to a Photoshop file. Keep in mind that when you do so, the quality will be degraded. If you have no other option, here’s how you can do it.
First, try exporting the file as a PDF and then importing it into Photoshop. The reason for this is that PDF is easily understood by both programs. To do this, you will need to open up your INDD file and go to File > Export. You will see a list of different file types that you can use. Select Adobe PDF (Interactive), save it with a different name if necessary, and select a variety of options about the PDF. Keep in mind that the quality of the reproduction will not be very good, but that is the best you can do when you export.
Now that you have your PDF, drag it into Photoshop. Select OK when it asks you what pages, and you are ready to edit it in Photoshop. Keep in mind that the quality will not be as crisp as it was in InDesign.
Another way of transferring INDD file to Photoshop is by using Adobe Illustrator. You will need to open the INDD file in Illustrator and move the layers around so that everything is on one layer. Once this is done, you can export it into Photoshop. This is a more detailed process, but you can find a list of directions on the web if you look for it.
In conclusion, if you want to transfer an INDD file to Photoshop, you can export it as a PDF and then import it into Photoshop. However, keep in mind that the quality of the reproduction will be degraded. If you have Adobe Illustrator, you can open the INDD file in Illustrator, move the layers around so that everything is on one layer, and then export it into Photoshop.