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Download Adobe XD. Design and make preliminary models of websites and mobile apps using the first all-in-one cross-platform tool. The Adobe XD and Jira Software Cloud integration uses the XD Cloud Content APIs to let designers associate XD prototypes and design specs with Jira issues. This keeps projects organized while providing developers with everything they need to know in the environment they know. Download Adobe XD and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. ‎Eliminate the guesswork by previewing your Adobe XD designs, complete with transitions on native devices, in real time via USB or by loading them as cloud documents.

Adobe XD (also known as Adobe Experience Design^[1]) is a vector-baseduser experience design tool for web apps and mobile apps, developed and published by Adobe Inc. It is available for macOS and Windows, although there are versions for iOS and Android to help preview the result of work directly on mobile devices. Adobe XD supports website wireframing and creating click-through prototypes.^[2]

History[edit]

Adobe first announced they were developing a new interface design and prototyping tool under the name 'Project Comet' at the Adobe MAX conference in October 2015. This was in response to the rising popularity of Sketch, a UX and UI design-focused vector editor released in 2010.^[3]

The first public beta was released for macOS as 'Adobe Experience Design CC' to anyone with an Adobe account on March 14, 2016.^[2] A beta of Adobe XD was released for Windows 10 on December 13, 2016.^[4] On October 18, 2017, Adobe announced that Adobe XD was out of beta.^[5]

Features[edit]

Adobe XD creates user interfaces for mobile and web apps. Many features in XD were previously either hard to use or nonexistent in other Adobe applications like Illustrator or Photoshop.^[6]

Repeat grid[edit]

Helps creating a grid of repeating items such as lists, and photo galleries.

Prototype and animation[edit]

Creates animated prototypes through linking artboards. These prototypes can be previewed on supported mobile devices.

Interoperability[edit]

XD supports and can open files from Illustrator, Photoshop, Photoshop Sketch, and After Effects. In addition to the Adobe Creative Cloud, XD can also connect to other tools and services such as Slack and Microsoft Teams to collaborate. XD is also able to auto-adjust and move from macOS to Windows. For security, prototypes can be sent with password protection to ensure full disclosure.^[7]

Content-Aware Layout[edit]

Design and edit components without the nudging or the tinkering. Content-Aware Layout aligns and evenly-spaces as you add, remove, or resize objects. Make adjustments with smart controls and get back to exploring.

Voice design[edit]

Apps can be designed using voice commands. In addition, what users create for smart assistants can be previewed as well.

Components[edit]

Users can create components (previously known as symbols) to create logos, buttons and other assets for reuse. Their appearance can change with the context where they are used.

Responsive resize[edit]

Responsive resize automatically adjusts and sizes pictures and other objects on the artboards. This allows the user to have their content automatically adjusted for different screens for different sized platforms such as mobile phones and PCs.

Plugins[edit]

XD is compatible with custom plugins that add additional features and uses. Plugins range from design to functionality, automation and animation.

Design Education[edit]

Adobe offers educational articles, videos, and live streams through various mediums to help designers learn Adobe XD and best practices.

Adobe XD Learn Hub[edit]

Launched in 2021, the Learn Hub^[8] is a one-stop shop for learning and exploring everything that Adobe XD offers – from the Getting Started series^[9] for beginners to advanced tips & tricks^[10] for designers looking to level up.

Adobe Live[edit]

With sessions just about every day of the week, Adobe Live^[11] – hosted on Behance – delivers online training for a variety of applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, and more.

Adobe MAX[edit]

Every year, Adobe MAX brings the creative community together with over 350 sessions, hand-on labs, luminary speakers, and more. What was traditionally an in-person event has since transitioned online.

Dani Beaumont[edit]

Dani Beaumont has been managing innovative apps in the web and design space for more than 25 years. She is currently a principal product manager on Adobe XD responsible for new feature delivery, and she was formerly the principal product manager on Adobe Muse. Dani regularly uploads XD videos to YouTube,^[12] speaks at Adobe MAX,^[13] and has created multiple LinkedIn courses^[14] for Adobe Muse including Muse Essential Training and Designing Ecommerce sites with Muse. She resides in Washington DC.

Howard Pinsky[edit]

Howard Pinsky is currently responsible for sharing his UI / UX knowledge and experience with the design community at creative events and through video and livestreams—all with a focus on the Adobe XD application. Howard's videos can be found on YouTube,^[15] the Adobe XD Learn Hub,^[8] and LinkedIn Learning.^[16] To date, Howard's videos have accumulated more than 70 million views since 2007. In addition to his online presence, Howard regularly hosts sessions at events like Adobe MAX.^[17]

Matt Rae[edit]

Matt Rae is currently a designer & community ambassador based out of Waterloo, ON, Canada and works as a designer advocate for Adobe XD. Matt works closely with the community, designers, and teams to help them harness the power of XD in their workflows. He started his career in UX/product design and has spanned a breadth of industries. He previously co-founded a travel marketplace for local experiences after graduating school.

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References[edit]

1. ^'Adobe Experience Design CC (Beta)'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
2. ^ ^abLardinois, Frederic (March 14, 2016). 'Adobe launches Experience Design CC, a new tool for UX designers'. TechCrunch. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
3. ^Rhodes, Margaret (October 18, 2015). 'Adobe's Project Comet Is a Start-to-Finish UX Design App'. Wired. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
4. ^Hassan, Mehedi (December 13, 2016). 'Adobe XD now available to Windows 10 users in beta'. MSPoweruser. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
5. ^Lardinois, Frederic (October 18, 2017). 'Adobe's XD prototyping and wireframing tool is now out of beta'. TechCrunch. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
6. ^'Adobe XD. The New Hope'. Futurice. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
7. ^'Create and share designs, layouts, and prototypes quickly | Adobe XD CC'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
8. ^ ^ab'Get Started with Adobe XD | Adobe XD'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
9. ^'Learn XD Design | Adobe XD'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
10. ^'Introduction to prototyping a gaming experience | Adobe XD'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
11. ^Behance. 'Adobe Live'. www.behance.net. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
12. ^'Dani Beaumont - YouTube'. www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
13. ^'Adobe XD: Design at the Speed of Thought'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
14. ^'Dani Beaumont — Online Courses, Classes, Training, Tutorials on Lynda'. Lynda.com - from LinkedIn. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
15. ^'Howard Pinsky - YouTube'. www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
16. ^'Howard Pinsky — Online Courses, Classes, Training, Tutorials on Lynda'. Lynda.com - from LinkedIn. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
17. ^'Adobe XD: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Up Productivity'. www.adobe.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.

External links[edit]

Learn what's new and extend the capabilities of XD with plugins.

There are several reasons why you cannot create, open, or save cloud documents, or experience data loss. To fix these issues, see Fix issues with Adobe XD cloud documents.

You may get an error code, or face scenarios specific to an enterprise environment. Find the solutions for these errors in Issues with publish workflows.

Browser settings can affect the rendering of design specs and prototypes. Learn how to change the browser settings, and find other browser-related fixes in Published Adobe XD prototypes do not appear in browsers.

XD supports various file formats like PSD, Ai, Sketch, JPG, etc. If you are facing import or export issues with these file formats, see Why can't I import or export files in Adobe XD?

You may get specific installation or permission error messages. Find the solutions for these errors in Issues installing XD plug-ins.

macOS:

In few situations, Adobe XD might crash on launch after upgrading to a newer version on macOS. To fix this issue, see Adobe XD crashes on launch on macOS.

Windows:

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Inadequate permissions on XD folders, and outdated Windows version and display drivers can cause XD to crash. To fix these issues, see Adobe XD crashes when launched on Windows 10.

Cloud documents are cloud-native files that you can open and edit in Adobe XD. With cloud documents, your work is always updated, across devices, wherever you are. Learn more about Cloud documents in Adobe XD.

You can save your XD designs as cloud documents to ensure that they are up-to-date and accessible from any online device. You can then share them with other Creative Cloud users to collaborate. Changes to Cloud documents can also be made when you are offline, and they are automatically saved to the cloud when you connect back online.

Your Creative Cloud plan includes different types of cloud storage—cloud documents, libraries, and Creative Cloud files (synced files). Learn more about their different uses and benefits.

When you work on cloud documents, your work is kept in sync with the Creative Cloud sync process. You may encounter issues with cloud documents if there is an issue with Creative Cloud sync or if Creative Cloud sync needs an update. For more information, see Fix issues with Adobe XD cloud documents.

Plug-in installation and development are supported from XD version 13.0.

From the XD menu, select Plug-ins > Development> Create a Plug-in that leads you to the Adobe I/O developer console.

For information on how to build, test, and submit plug-ins for in-app listing, refer Adobe XD developer documentation.

For information on how to download and install plug-ins, see Create and manage plug-ins.

To resolve installation issues, use the Get Support option within plug-ins to contact the plug-in developer.

For information on supported operating systems, see the System requirements.

You can download your app from the Creative Cloud website. If prompted, sign in to your Adobe account, then click either Download or Install for your app. For more information, see Download your Creative Cloud apps.

For solutions to a 'failed to install' error, see Error: 'Failed to install' Creative Cloud desktop app. To resolve other download, installation, and update issues, see this download and install troubleshooting guide.

Read these simple solutions to common Adobe ID and sign in issues to regain access to your account.

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You can visit this page to learn about upgrading from the Starter plan to a paid plan.

To upgrade your plan from within XD, click Help > Upgrade XD. This will open you a page where you can find the plan that is right for you.

If you cancel your membership, you still have access to Creative Cloud member free benefits, any files or exports you saved to your device, your shared documents, and your shared links.

You will automatically move to the Starter plan which includes Adobe XD. However, you will lose the ability to create an unlimited number of shared links, shared documents, invites to shared documents, PDF exports, and video recording exports. You won't have access to your other apps or most services, and your cloud storage will be reduced to 2 GB.

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