Adobe XD Review and verdict 2026

UI prototyping and design (discontinued).

Free.

Practical uses

Maintain or open old XD projects.
Convert XD files to an active tool.
Occasionally prototype within an existing Adobe setup.

Pros and cons

What Adobe XD does especially well — and the limits to anticipate.

Pros

Vector interface design and prototyping.
Handy repeat grid for lists and galleries.
Import from Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch, After Effects.
Integration with the Adobe ecosystem.

Cons

Development stopped since 2023: no more updates.
Real-time collaboration trails Figma.
Not recommended for new projects.

Adobe XD: when it makes sense.

Adobe XD is no longer recommended for new projects: its development has stopped. For active interface design, Figma (or a maintained tool) fits better; XD only makes sense for maintaining existing work.

Keep if

You have existing XD projects to maintain.. You're already in the Adobe ecosystem with occasional use.

Challenge if

You're starting a new UI project: XD is no longer developed, prefer Figma.. You need strong real-time collaboration.

Our verdict on Adobe XD.

Why this verdict

Decent

Adobe XD is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.