Software profile

Adobe XD

Adobe’s UI design and prototyping app, in maintenance mode since 2024 and no longer sold on its own; existing users access it through Creative Cloud All Apps.

  • Per user, seat or unit
  • Cloud
  • Independent sources

by AdobeDesign & Prototyping SoftwareUI/UX design and prototyping app (maintenance mode)

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  • Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
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Quick answer

What is Adobe XD?

Adobe XD is a vector-based UI and UX design and prototyping application from Adobe for Windows and macOS that Adobe has placed in maintenance mode, receiving bug and security fixes but no new features, and that is no longer sold as a single app to new customers.

  • Best forTeams maintaining legacy XD files
  • Team size fitSolo and freelancers, Small teams, Mid-size teams
  • PricingNot sold to new customers; existing users via Creative Cloud All Apps.
  • Main limitationNo new features since early 2024.
  • AlternativesFigma, Sketch, Penpot, Framer · compare all

Reviewed by the Stack18 editorial team · Verified 13 Nov 2026 · 3 sources

Overview

Adobe XD overview: who it is for and what it does.

Adobe XD launched in 2016 as Adobe’s answer to Sketch and Figma, with repeat grids, components and states, auto-animate prototyping, voice triggers and design specs for developers.

After Adobe’s planned acquisition of Figma was abandoned in December 2023, Adobe said in early 2024 that it had no plans to invest further in XD. It remains available to existing customers through the Creative Cloud All Apps plan, with bug fixes and security updates only, and is not sold as a standalone app to new customers.

Teams still using XD should plan a move. Guides most often point to Figma for collaborative product design, Sketch for Mac-only teams and Penpot for an open-source option.

Main problem it solves

Let designers create interface layouts and clickable prototypes; today it mainly serves teams maintaining existing XD files.

Typical customer segment

Existing Creative Cloud customers with XD design files.

Target users

  • Designers maintaining legacy XD files
  • Teams planning a migration
  • Creative Cloud All Apps subscribers

Primary use cases

  • Opening and editing existing XD files
  • Clickable prototypes
  • Exporting assets and specs
  • Migrating designs to other tools

What makes it distinct

  • Bundled with Creative Cloud All Apps for existing users.
  • Repeat grid and auto-animate prototyping.
  • No new feature development since 2024.
Key features

Adobe XD features explained.

Design

Vector design
Artboards, components and states.
Repeat grid
Duplicate list and card patterns quickly.
Responsive resize
Layout helpers.

Prototyping

Auto-animate
Animated transitions between artboards.
Voice prototyping
Voice triggers and speech playback.
Shared links
Share prototypes for review.

Status

Maintenance mode
Bug and security fixes only.
Availability
Existing users via Creative Cloud All Apps.
Migration
Plan a move to an actively developed tool.
Pricing

Adobe XD pricing and plans.

Product facts from vendor and independent sources; pricing depends on hosting or third parties. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against Mapsoft · The Register · Adobe.

Pricing model

No longer sold standalone; available to existing users with Creative Cloud All Apps.

Free plan

No

Free trial

No

Adobe XD plans and prices (USD)

  • Creative Cloud All Apps

    Varies by region

    Monthly or annual

    Includes XD for existing users.

Adobe no longer sells XD as a single app to new customers. Check your Creative Cloud plan for access.

Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.

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Integrations and compatibility

Adobe XD integrations, API and platforms.

Important integrations

  • Creative Cloud libraries
  • Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Plug-ins (legacy)

Supported platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

API

Plug-in API (legacy).

Data import and export

Imports Sketch and Photoshop files (legacy).

Plug-in and integration support may degrade over time in maintenance mode.

Strengths, limitations and best fit

Adobe XD pros and cons.

Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.

Strengths

  • Existing files remain usable for Creative Cloud All Apps subscribers. [3]
  • Mature prototyping features like auto-animate. [1]
  • Integrates with Photoshop and Illustrator. [1]
  • Still receives security and bug fixes. [2]

Limitations

  • No new features since early 2024. [2]
  • Not sold to new customers as a standalone app. [1]
  • Teams need to plan a migration. [1]
  • Collaboration lags actively developed tools. [1]

Best for

  • Teams maintaining legacy XD files
  • Creative Cloud All Apps users who need occasional access

May be less suited to

  • Any team choosing a new design tool
  • Collaborative product design teams
How it compares

Adobe XD compared with similar design & prototyping software.

Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.

ProductPricing modelFree planStarting priceBest for
Adobe XDPer user, seat or unitNoNot sold to new customers; existing users via Creative Cloud All Apps.Teams maintaining legacy XD files
FigmaPer user, seat or unitYes (Starter)Starter free; Professional Full $16, Dev $12, Collab $3; Organization Full $55…Product teams designing interfaces together
SketchPer user, seat or unitNoStandard $12 per editor a month (yearly); Mac-only licence $120 one-time (no…All-Mac design teams preferring a native app
PenpotPer user, seat or unitYesFree; Unlimited $7 per editor a month (capped at $175 a month); Enterprise $25 per member…Teams wanting open-source, self-hostable design tooling
Adobe ExpressPer user, seat or unitYes (2 GB storage)Free (2 GB); Premium $9.99 a month (100 GB); Teams and Enterprise tiers.Marketers wanting Adobe-quality templates and Firefly AI cheaply
Adobe XDPer user, seat or unitNoNot sold to new customers; existing users via Creative Cloud All Apps.Teams maintaining legacy XD files

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FAQ

Adobe XD questions and answers

What is Adobe XD used for?

Adobe XD is used for opening and editing existing XD files, clickable prototypes, exporting assets and specs and migrating designs to other tools.

Does Adobe XD have a free plan?

No. Adobe XD does not offer a permanent free plan in the sources reviewed. Free trial: No.

How much does Adobe XD cost?

Not sold to new customers; existing users via Creative Cloud All Apps. Adobe no longer sells XD as a single app to new customers.

What are the main alternatives to Adobe XD?

The main alternatives to Adobe XD covered on Stack18 are Figma, Sketch, Penpot and Framer. Figma may suit product teams designing interfaces together. Sketch may suit all-Mac design teams preferring a native app. Penpot may suit teams wanting open-source, self-hostable design tooling. See the Adobe XD alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.

What integrations does Adobe XD support?

Documented integrations include Creative Cloud libraries, Photoshop and Illustrator and Plug-ins (legacy). API: Plug-in API (legacy).

What are the limitations of Adobe XD?

No new features since early 2024. Not sold to new customers as a standalone app. Teams need to plan a migration.

Which platforms does Adobe XD run on?

Adobe XD is documented as available on: Windows, macOS.

When was the Adobe XD profile last verified?

Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 3 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.

Sources and freshness

Where this information comes from.

  1. Adobe XD end of life Mapsoft Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
  2. Adobe has no plans to invest in XD The Register Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
  3. Adobe XD common questions Adobe Official Accessed 13 Nov 2026

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Plan names, prices and features were checked against the sources listed on 13 Nov 2026. Capabilities were not tested.

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