Auto-Size plug-in for Adobe InDesign
Typefi AutoFit is a free plug-in for Adobe InDesign® that brings the Auto-Size options out of the Text Frame Options dialog and into a compact panel, adds the maximum height and width limits InDesign leaves out, and links frames together for responsive layouts.
Features
Quick-access panel
InDesign Auto-Size settings are buried in the Text Frame Options dialog. The AutoFit panel puts them one click away, so you can set auto-sizing while you design.
Maximum height & width
InDesign lets you set a minimum size and anchor point for auto-sizing frames, but not a maximum. AutoFit adds maximum height and width limits so frames never grow past the space you’ve designed for.
Responsive layouts
Link objects into parent-child relationships so that resizing or moving the parent automatically adjusts the child. Links work across layers and can reach into nested frames.
InDesign scripting
AutoFit is fully scriptable, so you can use it in automated workflows driven by InDesign scripts.
Pro and Server editions
Third-party workflow tools
Integrate AutoFit with third-party InDesign workflow tools such as DesignMerge and EasyCatalog.
Pro and Server editions
InDesign Server support
AutoFit Server is built for InDesign Server, so you can add responsive layouts to publishing systems from WoodWing, vjoon, and others.
Server edition only
Get AutoFit.
Designers have used AutoFit to build responsive layouts for more than twenty years. It supports Adobe InDesign 2027 (v22) all the way back to InDesign CS (v3).
Start with the free edition, then upgrade when you need scripting, third-party integrations, or InDesign Server.
AutoFit Free
Enhanced auto-sizing in InDesign.
- Quick-access panel
- Maximum height & width
- Responsive layouts
Free
AutoFit Pro
Everything in Free, plus automation.
- Fully scriptable
- Third-party tool integration
- Web-based technical support
US$249/year
AutoFit Server
Everything in Pro, for InDesign Server.
- Supports InDesign Server
- Built for publishing systems
- Server use only (no panel)
Talk to us for a quote
Typefi AutoFit FAQ
Is there a faster way to do auto-sizing in InDesign?
Yes, Typefi AutoFit is a free plug-in that puts the InDesign Auto-Size options in a convenient panel for quick access while you work. To access the Auto-Size options without AutoFit, you have to open the Text Frame Options dialog box and select the Auto-Size tab, and you have to do this every time you want to change the options.
Is there a shortcut to use InDesign Auto-Size?
Yes, you can press Ctrl+B on Windows or Cmd+B on Mac to open the Text Frame Options dialog box, then click the Auto-Size tab to reveal the options. The free Typefi AutoFit plug-in is an even faster way to use InDesign Auto-Size because it puts all the InDesign Auto-Size options in a panel.
Can I set maximum width and height limits in InDesign?
Yes, you can use the free Typefi AutoFit plug-in to set maximum width and height limits on text frames in InDesign, so the frames don’t grow larger than you intended. InDesign doesn’t include this feature out of the box and only allows you to set minimum width and height limits.
Is there a way to make InDesign templates responsive?
Yes, you can use the free Typefi AutoFit plug-in to create responsive templates in Adobe InDesign. Say you are creating a template with placeholder frames for text and objects—AutoFit allows you to link the frames into parent-child relationships, so that as you add text and images, the child frames resize or move, and the layout adapts to your content.
Can I link objects together in InDesign?
Yes, the free Typefi AutoFit plug-in allows you to link objects and text frames in parent-child relationships that work across layers and into nested frames. To create a relationship, select the AutoFit tool from the Tools panel, then click and drag out from the specific handle on the frame you want to set as the parent. Release your cursor over the frame handle you want to set as the child. You can select any of the nine handles of a bounding box as your anchor points, and AutoFit will automatically snap to the handles as you drag over them.
Does AutoFit use AI?
No, Typefi AutoFit doesn’t use any artificial intelligence. All the settings within AutoFit must be defined by you, and the plug-in only does what you specify.
Which versions of InDesign does AutoFit work with?
AutoFit Free works with every version of InDesign, from InDesign CS (v3) up to Adobe InDesign 2027 (v22). AutoFit Pro is only compatible with Adobe InDesign 2027 (v22 or later), InDesign 2026 (v21.3 or later), or InDesign 2025 (v20 or later). AutoFit Server is only compatible with Adobe InDesign 2026 (v21.3 or later), InDesign 2025 (v20), or InDesign 2024 (v19.0.1 or later)—compatibility with InDesign 2027 will be added in a future update once InDesign Server 2027 is available.
Which operating systems does AutoFit support?
Typefi AutoFit supports both Windows and macOS. Compatible operating systems include Windows 11 (23H2 or 24H2) and Windows 10 (21H2 or 22H2), and macOS Tahoe (26), Sequoia (15), and Sonoma (14). See the Typefi AutoFit system requirements for full details.
How much does AutoFit cost?
AutoFit Free (the standard version) costs nothing—it includes the quick-access panel with all InDesign Auto-Size options, maximum width & height settings, and parent-child relationships tool. AutoFit Pro costs US$249/year and adds support for InDesign scripting and third-party tool integration, along with web-based technical support. AutoFit Server is specifically for use with Adobe InDesign Server; get in touch with us for an AutoFit Server quote.
How do I download AutoFit?
To download Typefi AutoFit, visit the Typefi store, add an AutoFit edition to your cart, and complete your order—you won’t be asked for a credit card if you select AutoFit Free. Click “Download Typefi AutoFit” on the order success page to select your AutoFit download based on your InDesign version and operating system.
How do I install AutoFit?
To install Typefi AutoFit, download it from the Typefi store, run the installer (either .exe, .pkg, or .dmg), and follow the instructions. When installation is complete, we suggest restarting your computer—then you’re good to go!
What’s the difference between AutoFit Free and AutoFit Pro?
AutoFit Free puts the InDesign Auto-Size options in a quick-access panel and adds maximum width and height controls, plus the ability to link objects in parent-child relationships. AutoFit Pro adds support for InDesign scripting and third-party workflow tools (like DesignMerge and EasyCatalog), along with web-based technical support.
Does AutoFit work with InDesign Server?
Yes, AutoFit Server supports Adobe InDesign Server 2024, 2025, and 2026. Other editions of AutoFit do not support server use. Get in touch with us for an AutoFit Server quote.
Try AutoFit for free.
Download the free edition and start building responsive layouts in InDesign.