How to Build Your Own Adobe XD
Replace Adobe XD with a custom build. Design and prototype interactive user experiences
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 11 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 7 categories. See all 11 features
Collaboration(3 features)
Cloud-native files that can be opened and edited in Adobe XD with work always updated across devices. Changes can be made offline and automatically sync when reconnecting online
Work is kept in sync with the Creative Cloud sync process across all devices
Share designs with other Creative Cloud users to collaborate
Design(2 features)
Interface element for managing design properties and publishing options
Create interactive prototypes and learn through videos to create prototypes
Sharing(2 features)
Publish designs directly to Behance from Adobe XD through the Property Inspector
Publish prototype links for sharing interactive prototypes
Documentation(1 features)
Generate and publish design specifications that can be viewed in browsers
Extensibility(1 features)
Plug-in installation and development are supported from XD version 13.0 with free plugin consumption
Integration(1 features)
Support for various file formats including PSD, AI, Sketch, JPG and other formats
Storage(1 features)
Creative Cloud plan includes cloud documents, libraries, and Creative Cloud files (synced files)
Cost Calculator
Pricing data not available for Adobe XD. Check their website for current pricing.