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.
About
In practice. What you can do with Adobe XD.
Adobe XD is a former interface design and prototyping tool now maintained mainly for existing users. It can still create components, screen flows, and interactive prototypes.
The tool remains relevant for teams that need to open, maintain, or convert existing XD files. For a new project, Figma, Penpot, or Sketch offers a healthier ecosystem and reduces future migration risk. Keep XD only while historical deliverables still depend on it.
Practical uses
Maintain or open old XD projects.
Convert XD files to an active tool.
Occasionally prototype within an existing Adobe setup.
Features & use cases
Prototyping
Design tools
UI components
Pros and cons. What Adobe XD does well, and what to expect.
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.
When it makes sense. Keep Adobe XD, or challenge it?
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. What to know about Adobe XD.
Why this verdict
Average
Adobe XD is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, no free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.
