Figma vs Adobe XD for SVG

Adobe has shifted focus away from XD toward Figma-compatible tooling since its 2022 Figma acquisition — here's what that means practically.

Current Development Status

Following Adobe's 2022 acquisition of Figma (a deal later abandoned due to regulatory concerns, with Adobe pursuing other design tool strategies since), Adobe XD has seen substantially reduced investment and feature development — teams evaluating a new design tool today should weigh XD's uncertain longer-term roadmap against Figma's continued active development.

XD has seen significantly reduced investment in recent years
Adobe's broader design tool strategy has shifted since the Figma situation
New projects should weigh XD's roadmap uncertainty carefully

SVG Export Comparison Where XD Still Applies

For teams with existing XD files needing SVG export, XD's export quality remains functional and comparable to Figma's for straightforward vector work — the practical consideration is less about export quality today and more about whether to invest further design work in a tool with an uncertain future versus migrating to Figma.

XD's SVG export remains functional for existing project files
The core question is investment in future work, not current export quality
Migrating existing XD files to Figma is a common transition path

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start a new design project in Adobe XD today?

Most designers recommend against it given XD's reduced ongoing investment — Figma has become the dominant choice for new projects, particularly those requiring team collaboration.

Can I import existing Adobe XD files into Figma?

Yes — Figma provides an XD import feature that converts existing XD files, letting teams migrate their design libraries without starting completely from scratch.

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