How to open a .xd file
Quick, free ways to open Adobe XD on any system.
A .xd file is a Adobe XD Design Document. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads Adobe XD yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .xd file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .xd. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with Adobe XD or Figma (import via plugin).
- On Mac, use Adobe XD or Figma (import via plugin).
- On Linux, try Figma (web, via converter).
- Still stuck? Convert the .xd to fig, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .xd files
Windows
- Adobe XD
- Figma (import via plugin)
macOS
- Adobe XD
- Figma (import via plugin)
Linux
- Figma (web, via converter)
Web
- Adobe XD cloud
- Figma
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Before you open it: Safe. An .xd file is design data opened by Adobe XD; it does not execute.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .xd file?
Almost always because no installed app understands Adobe XD. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open an .xd file without Adobe XD?
Options are limited because the format is proprietary. Use a Figma import plugin to bring the design in, or ask for a PDF or PNG export.
Is Adobe XD discontinued?
Adobe has wound down active development, so many teams move XD designs to Figma using import tools.