---
title: "Kontainer plugins for Adobe"
url: "https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/install-kontainers-adobe-plugin/"
type: "article"
category: ["Integrations & plugins"]
tags: ["Add-on Feature", "Pro+ plans", "DAM"]
language: "en"
published: "2020-08-10T06:26:25+00:00"
updated: "2026-03-12T09:44:12+00:00"
summary: "Pro+ Add-on Feature Extend the power of your Kontainer DAM in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. The plugins are easily installed and will ensure smoother workflows for your designers. Feature highlights i…"
---

# Kontainer plugins for Adobe

![Using the Kontainer Adobe plugin to work with Kontainer images straight in Photoshop and InDesign](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kontainer-Adobe-Plugin_Save-time-editing-and-designing.jpg?v=1763368898)

**Pro+ Add-on Feature**

Extend the power of your [Kontainer DAM in Adobe](https://kontainer.com/integrations/adobe) Photoshop and InDesign. The plugins are easily installed and will ensure smoother workflows for your designers.

Feature highlights include:

- Add images without jumping between systems
- Search images from tagged data and information
- Browse folders for inspiration
- Direct access to the latest logos, fonts, and more.

See the Kontainer integration pages for [***Photoshop***](https://kontainer.com/integrations/photoshop)***,*** [***InDesign***](https://kontainer.com/integrations/indesign)***, and*** [***Creative Cloud***](https://kontainer.com/integrations/adobe).

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## Configure your Adobe plugin in minutes

The plugins are quickly added and configured. Use the step-by-step guide below to get started using the Kontainer Adobe plugins.

## Fetch the plugin in Adobe Creative Cloud

In InDesign or Photoshop, navigate to Plugins > Browse plugins.

In the Adobe Creative Cloud Plugin section, search for "Kontainer".

![](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-19-at-10.51.11-300x182.png?v=1768816591)

Click on the desired plugin and hit "Install".

![](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-19-at-10.51.33-300x229.png?v=1768816590)

The plugin will automatically be installed in your InDesign/Photoshop.

## Activate the Adobe plugin key in Kontainer

Log in to Kontainer and go to your profile settings in the bottom left corner.

Then, activate and copy the Adobe plugin key. You’ll need this in the next step.

![Adobe plugin guide: activate and copy key from Kontainer](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Adobe-plugin-guide_activate-and-copy-key-from-Kontainer.png?v=1763368898)

## Configuration

Open the plugin menu in Adobe, select Kontainer and Kontainer plugin.

![Opening the Kontainer plugin for Adobe](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kontainer-Adobe-plugin-guide_open-plugin.png?v=1763368898)

Complete the configuration with your details:

- - Temporary image folder: select folder (by clicking on the icon to the right)
  - Kontainer URL: yourdomain.kontainer.com (~~https://~~)

- Verification ID: Plugin key from Kontainer

![Configuration settings for Kontainer's Adobe plugins](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Adobe-plugin-guide_configure-plugin-2.png?v=1763368898)

## Browse and search

Now, you’re all set. You can browse your Kontainer folder and search by file names and tagged data.

![Searching in Kontainer's Adobe plugin](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Adobe-plugin-guide_search.png?v=1763368898)

And that’s it. Let us know if you have any questions, [support@kontainer.com](mailto:support@kontainer.com).

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## Other languages

- [Deutsch](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/de/article/kontainer-plugins-fuer-adobe/index.md)

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