Slow performance | InDesign

InDesign runs slower than usual.

Solutions

Before you try the solutions below, ensure the following:

• Check the minimum system requirements for the latest version of InDesign.
• Install the latest version of InDesign.
  
• Check if the issue is related to a specific document/ tool/ feature. Try creating a new document and see if the issue persists.
  - If no, then the document may be corrupt.
  - If yes, check if the issue occurs with a specific tool/ workflow.
• Are the files saved on Network Drive/ System HDD/ Shared Folder on System /External HDD?
  We always recommend saving the files locally. When you save and open files across a network or from removable media, many variables affect application performance. Internal hard disks have faster access/ speeds than network servers (that is, a hard disk accessed over a network) or removable media. In case you are saving the files to the network or removable media, then try saving the file to Desktop and see if that works.

• If the problem is recent, check for any changes made to your system. For example, any antivirus, system, or application updates, or web extensions installed recently.

Refer the community article for best practices to optimize performance.