Can you still open an Adobe XD project?
Check whether XD is available to the Adobe account that owns or can access the work. Adobe says XD remains in maintenance mode and describes bug, security and privacy support for existing customers.
In Creative Cloud, open Apps and look for XD in All apps. Adobe says that list depends on the account, subscription and operating system. If you use a work or school account, ask the person who manages it about access. Verify that the file opens before counting on the old editor for a new project or paying for a plan.
Adobe’s release notes record maintenance fixes. For the next project, choose according to which editor you can obtain, who can edit the source and how easily you can preserve it.
How do you save an editable copy and usable exports?
If you can open the source, save a local .xd copy before you change it. Adobe documents Save As Local Document. Keep the original separately and export the parts someone needs to open in other tools.
| Keep | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Local .xd source | A copy of the editable document for someone with XD access. Adobe distinguishes local .xd from its cloud document format. |
| PDF or PNG screens | A portable record of the layouts and wording. Include the error and empty screens if they are in use. |
| SVG or image assets | Individual shapes and images the next designer may need. Check that text and important shapes survived export. |
| Flow and review notes | The important click paths, what they demonstrate and any decisions still needed. Keep this beside the exports. |
What if you only have an old prototype link?
Open the link with the permissions you already have. Check which flow it starts on and which screens you can reach. Ask the file owner for access to the editable document or for the exports you need.
Adobe documents public, invite-only and password links. Some old XD versions have restrictions on creating or updating prototype links. Verify access from the reviewer’s side before relying on a link, and record any feedback that needs to travel with the work.
How can you move one XD flow before moving the whole project?
Start with the screen people still need and one outcome. Bring over its assets and text, rebuild the links between those screens in the new editor, and compare the two versions side by side.
For an old loan extension design, preserve the current date, the action and the unavailable-date screen. Check fonts and layout at phone width, then follow the rebuilt route using the same example dates. Record which pieces remain editable. Move the rest when you know what needs to be rebuilt by hand.
For a live app, check what the action actually saves after the redesign. A portable picture can preserve the design while the app still needs its own behavior test.