As of June 2023, Adobe ceased further investment in XD. It is no longer available as a single application but remains accessible to existing users via the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps subscription for maintenance support.
Adobe XD CC 2020 was a significant milestone in the software's journey as a leading vector-based and prototyping tool. While originally built to challenge the dominance of tools like Sketch and Photoshop for interface design, it has since been discontinued as a standalone purchasable item following Adobe's unsuccessful attempt to acquire Figma. Core Functionality and 2020 Highlights adobe-xd-cc-2020
: A massive time-saver that allowed designers to replicate lists, galleries, and other repeating elements instantly. As of June 2023, Adobe ceased further investment in XD
In 2020, Adobe XD was positioned as an all-in-one solution for designing everything from smartwatch apps to complex websites. Key features that defined the tool during this period included: While originally built to challenge the dominance of
: A powerful feature for creating high-fidelity prototypes with smooth transitions, such as switching from audio to video calls.