Modernize your C++ Plugins to UXP architecture.
Our Adobe engineering team specializes in deep-dive architectural migrations, rewriting complex C++ SDK logic into performant JavaScript/React UXP plugins that are cross-platform, easier to maintain, and ready for Adobe's future.
Engineers who read C++ and write fluent UXP.
Don't let your legacy code hold you back. We specialize in deep architectural migrations for Adobe InDesign.
Deep SDK Knowledge
We understand both the old C++ Object Model and the new UXP DOM. We don't just translate code; we re-architect your business logic for the asynchronous web world.
Modern UI/UX
Migration is the perfect time for a facelift. We convert legacy C++ resource dialogs into sleek, responsive React UIs using Adobe's Spectrum design system.
Hybrid C++ / UXP Architectures
If your plugin relies on heavy lifting that UXP can't handle yet, we can architect hybrid solutions using UXP Hybrid Plugins (if supported) or local Node servers.
Workflow Automation
Port complex layout automation tools that manipulate text, tables, and images across massive documents.
Data Publishing
Migrate database-driven publishing plugins to modern REST API integrations via UXP.
Asset Management
Connect InDesign to modern DAMs without relying on legacy C++ networking libraries.
UI Modernization
Replace outdated, rigid C++ panels with dynamic, web-based React interfaces.
Five stages, paired end-to-end.
Predictable delivery. No black-box sprints.
Audit
We analyze your legacy C++ codebase to map required features against current UXP DOM capabilities.
Design
We redesign your plugin's user interface using Adobe Spectrum web components for a native look and feel.
Develop
We rewrite the core logic in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, leveraging async/await for smooth performance.
Parity
Rigorous side-by-side testing against the original C++ plugin to ensure 100% output fidelity.
Deploy
Packaging the final .ccx file and assisting with Adobe Exchange Marketplace publishing.
Six places it pays back in the first sprint.
Real outcomes our clients report within the first engagement cycle.
Faster time-to-market
Production-ready teams that ship from week one — no ramp-up lag.
Reduced technical risk
Architecture reviews, code audits, and security scans baked into every sprint.
Measurable velocity
Cycle time, PR throughput, and defect density tracked from day one.
Cost predictability
Fixed-price or capped T&M — no surprise invoices, ever.
Continuous improvement
Retros, post-mortems, and process refinement every sprint.
Knowledge transfer
Your team grows. Documentation, pair programming, and workshops included.
Tools our port indesign c++ plug-ins to uxp developers ship with.
We use what works. No vendor lock-in.
Three ways to work with our Port InDesign C++ Plug-ins to UXP team.
Scale up, scale down — zero procurement headaches.
Fixed-scope project
Start-to-finish delivery with total cost, timeline, and scope agreed upfront. Best for well-defined builds and launches.
Dedicated team
A ring-fenced squad — PM, tech lead, engineers, QA — fully managed by us, embedded in your workflow.
Staff augmentation
Plug senior engineers into your existing team and tools. You manage priorities, we deliver results.
Asked first, every time.
Not always. UXP is excellent for UI and high-level document manipulation. However, if your plugin modifies core text layout, custom rendering, or deep memory management, C++ remains necessary.
C++ plugins that primarily serve as complex user interfaces, connect to external databases, or perform bulk formatting tasks are excellent candidates for a complete UXP conversion to simplify future maintenance.
Currently, UXP operates in a strict sandbox and cannot directly invoke native DLLs. We must employ a hybrid architecture where UXP communicates with a local headless C++ plugin via events or WebSockets.
UXP runs in a lightweight, modern JavaScript engine. Migrating UI and business logic from older C++ architectures to UXP generally reduces crash rates and improves memory safety through automatic garbage collection.
UXP plugins are vastly easier and cheaper to maintain, don't require complex recompilation for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) or different OS versions, and allow standard web developers to build the UI.
A hybrid approach involves writing the entire user interface and network logic in modern UXP (React/JS), while keeping a small, headless C++ component to execute only the most computationally intensive native tasks.
No. The UXP DOM allows you to modify text styles and content easily, but if you need to alter the fundamental algorithms of how InDesign wraps and hyphenates text, C++ is still mandatory.
UXP plugins are inherently more stable as they cannot cause fatal memory segmentation faults. We utilize standard JavaScript testing frameworks (like Jest) alongside Adobe UXP Developer Tools to ensure robust logic execution.
Yes, UXP UI elements utilize Spectrum Web Components, which are modern, highly responsive, and dynamically adapt to InDesign's dark/light modes much faster than hard-coded C++ dialog boxes.
Yes. While UXP is JavaScript-based, we use advanced minification and obfuscation tools before packaging the `.ccx` file, ensuring your proprietary business algorithms remain protected from reverse engineering.
Port your C++ plugin to UXP with Adobe engineering experts.
Tell us about your project. We'll come back with a plan, a timeline, and the right team — no obligations.