{"id":21168,"date":"2022-12-21T17:59:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T16:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=21168"},"modified":"2022-12-21T18:00:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T17:00:43","slug":"adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Adobe XD System Requirements &#038; PC Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681cb51bad2b\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681cb51bad2b\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681cb51bad2b\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Adobe_XD_Official_System_Requirements\" title=\"Adobe XD Official System Requirements\">Adobe XD Official System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_Take_On_the_Official_Adobe_XD_System_Requirements\" title=\"Our Take On the Official Adobe XD System Requirements\">Our Take On the Official Adobe XD System Requirements<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#CPU_Processor_Requirements\" title=\"CPU (Processor) Requirements\">CPU (Processor) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\" title=\"GPU (Video Card) Requirements\">GPU (Video Card) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#RAM_Memory_Requirements\" title=\"RAM (Memory) Requirements\">RAM (Memory) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Other_Requirements\" title=\"Other Requirements\">Other Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_PC_Build_Recommendation_For_Adobe_XD\" title=\"Our PC Build Recommendation For Adobe XD\">Our PC Build Recommendation For Adobe XD<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Entry-level_Adobe_XD_PC_Build_at_700\" title=\"Entry-level Adobe XD PC Build at $700\">Entry-level Adobe XD PC Build at $700<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Mid-range_Adobe_XD_PC_Build_at_1000\" title=\"Mid-range Adobe XD PC Build at $1000\">Mid-range Adobe XD PC Build at $1000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#High-End_Adobe_XD_PC_Build_1500\" title=\"High-End Adobe XD PC Build $1500\">High-End Adobe XD PC Build $1500<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_Adobe_XD\" title=\"How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Adobe XD\">How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Adobe XD<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Adobe_XD_Faster\" title=\"How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe XD Faster\">How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe XD Faster<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_Adobe_XD\" title=\"How Much RAM Do You Need for Adobe XD?\">How Much RAM Do You Need for Adobe XD?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Adobe_XD_on_a_Tablet\" title=\"Can You Run Adobe XD on a Tablet?\">Can You Run Adobe XD on a Tablet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_Adobe_XD_Require_a_Good_PC\" title=\"Does Adobe XD Require a Good PC?\">Does Adobe XD Require a Good PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_XD_Difficult_to_Learn\" title=\"Is Adobe XD Difficult to Learn?\">Is Adobe XD Difficult to Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_XD_Better_Than_Figma\" title=\"Is Adobe XD Better Than Figma?\">Is Adobe XD Better Than Figma?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_XD_Free\" title=\"Is Adobe XD Free?\">Is Adobe XD Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Adobe_XD_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\" title=\"Can You Run Adobe XD on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?\">Can You Run Adobe XD on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#What_Is_Adobe_XD_Used_For\" title=\"What Is Adobe XD Used For?\">What Is Adobe XD Used For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd\/learn\/get-started\/what-is-adobe-xd-used-for.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe XD<\/a> is, at its core, a bespoke vector-based application geared toward web, UI, and UX designers.<\/p>\n<p>It was released all the way back in March of 2016 and, while it <em>was<\/em> a bit barebones in the beginning, we\u2019d be remiss if we didn\u2019t say that it has grown <em>tremendously<\/em> over the years \u2014 <strong>in no small part because it <em>had<\/em> to.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not as popular as its biggest competitors (nor is it as feature-rich and versatile), but it\u2019s well worth looking at.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21175\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21175\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"Adobe XD Screenshot\" width=\"1672\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-1536x707.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21175\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21175 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201672%20770%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Adobe XD Screenshot\" width=\"1672\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201672%20770%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot-1536x707.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Adobe-XD-Screenshot.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd\/pricing\/free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>And, generally speaking, having more options available to you at every given moment can only serve as a boon to your creative endeavors \u2014 you won\u2019t be tied down to any <em>one<\/em> ecosystem or software suite but can, instead, go whichever route you so desire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, much like Figma, understanding its system requirements isn\u2019t nearly as straightforward as we\u2019d like it to be.<\/strong> Vector-based tools \u2014 of this kind, at least \u2014 aren\u2019t particularly demanding, and XD\u2019s \u201cspec sheet\u201d says the same.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, you embark on a more elaborate project, a design with dozens of layers and images and whatnot, XD might not be as forgiving on your hardware as Adobe would like you to believe.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the thing: <strong>it all depends on what kind of work you do and how demanding a user you really are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In any case, we have a lot of ground to cover, so let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TfdrHObZ8zY\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TfdrHObZ8zY\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adobe_XD_Official_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Adobe XD Official System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adobe XD\u2019s minimum system requirements are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating System<\/strong>: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later; macOS 10.15 or later (version 42 onwards has native support for <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-apple-arm-architecture\/\">Apple silicon<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: 13&#8243; or larger with a resolution of at least 1280&#215;800 (for Windows) or 1400&#215;900 (for macOS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 4 GB of RAM (bare minimum)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pen and Touch Input<\/strong>: Adobe XD has full support for pen and touch input (Windows only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: You can store your files either in Adobe's Creative Cloud or locally (services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive can also also be used)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also use Adobe's dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/adobe-xd\/id1146597773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.adobe.sparklerandroid&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a> apps to <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/xd\/help\/adobe-xd-mobile-faq.html\" target=\"_blank\">preview your designs<\/a> whilst working. It's a great tool overall (and a most important one at that).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oo5EoelQ_DQ\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oo5EoelQ_DQ\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take_On_the_Official_Adobe_XD_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Our Take On the Official Adobe XD System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s about as bad as it gets. <strong>Vague, devoid of detail, and essentially useless.<\/strong> That last adjective might be harsh, but by no means is it incorrect.<\/p>\n<p>Adobe tells us <em>nothing<\/em> about what kind of computer one needs to harness all of XD\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the software itself isn\u2019t all that demanding.<strong> Its performance will naturally vary depending on your hardware, but anything more powerful than a mid-range machine (or laptop) will result in diminishing returns.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s great news, as far as we\u2019re concerned, as it means you\u2019ll be able to work on your designs on almost any kind of computer \u2014 given that it\u2019s at least <em>remotely<\/em> capable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPU_Processor_Requirements\"><\/span>CPU (Processor) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can, by all means, run Adobe XD on a processor that's five or six years old.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21176\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21176\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21176\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs.jpg\" alt=\"AMD and Intel CPUs\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21176\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21176 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AMD and Intel CPUs\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Intel-CPUs.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/processors\/ryzen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMD<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/newsroom\/news\/13th-gen-core-launch.html#gs.lh6hc5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s absolutely spectacular, as it means you won\u2019t have to run out and upgrade your rig to start learning the basics of UI and UX.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think of a four-core, four-thread CPU as the <em>bare minimum<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And even if you start dealing with more complex projects, your old computer will still suffice \u2014<strong> just try not to push it <em>too<\/em> hard.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\"><\/span>GPU (Video Card) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to accurately gauge just how big an impact a GPU has on Adobe XD\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>You <em>can<\/em>, technically, run the program on an <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpus-with-integrated-graphics\/\">integrated graphics card<\/a>, but whether or not it\u2019ll result in a pleasurable experience is highly debatable; <strong>your mileage will vary depending on the complexity of your designs and projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21178\" style=\"width: 1776px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21178\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21178\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU.jpg\" alt=\"AMD and Nvidia GPU\" width=\"1776\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-1536x707.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1776px) 100vw, 1776px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21178\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21178 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201776%20818%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AMD and Nvidia GPU\" width=\"1776\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201776%20818%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1776px) 100vw, 1776px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU-1536x707.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/AMD-and-Nvidia-GPU.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amd.com\/en\/products\/graphics\/amd-radeon-rx-7900xtx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMD<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/geforce\/news\/geforce-rtx-4090-out-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>A dedicated GPU is, therefore, somewhat warranted.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be a giant, triple-slot behemoth that\u2019ll draw a billion watts \u2014 a mid-range graphics card from NVIDIA or AMD will suffice;<strong> something like a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 580, for instance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAM_Memory_Requirements\"><\/span>RAM (Memory) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This, as is so often the case, is <em>the<\/em> most important element of the equation.<\/p>\n<p>4 GB of RAM might be the bare minimum for Adobe XD to run, but it\u2019s not going to run <em>great<\/em>. As always, make sure to have at least 8GB of RAM (preferably running in <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-dual-channel-ram\/\">dual-channel<\/a>) for all your creative endeavors.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21179\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht.jpg\" alt=\"Single Channel vs Dual Channel bandwidht\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21179 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Single Channel vs Dual Channel bandwidht\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/Single-Channel-vs-Dual-Channel-bandwidht.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If you plan on creating super complex designs and using a boatload of effects, then getting <em>two<\/em> 8GB modules (16GB, in total) would be the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of RAM you have will heavily affect XD\u2019s performance, so make sure to have as much of it as your PC\/budget can allow!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Requirements\"><\/span>Other Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In order to make timely adjustments, you need to have a good representation of what your designs <em>actually<\/em> look like. <strong>That\u2019s why having a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-monitor-graphic-design-video-editing-3d\/\">color-accurate display<\/a> is so darn important; <\/strong>it\u2019s what makes the biggest difference.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21180\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21180\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21180\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s.jpg\" alt=\"ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s\" width=\"1000\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21180\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21180 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s\" width=\"1000\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201000%20698%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s-768x536.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/12\/ProArt-PA32UC-4K-HDR-Professional-Monitor_s.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/displays-desktops\/monitors\/proart\/proart-display-pa32uc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>So, other than having a sufficiently capable PC (or laptop), make sure to get yourself a bright display that\u2019s well-calibrated \u2014 that way you\u2019ll be able to preview your work like a true professional and make the right adjustments on-the-fly (should the need arise, of course).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PC_Build_Recommendation_For_Adobe_XD\"><\/span>Our PC Build Recommendation For Adobe XD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adobe XD isn\u2019t all that demanding, but you should still build yourself a sufficiently capable PC \u2014 it\u2019ll come in handy for a myriad of different reasons.<\/p>\n<p>One of them being that you'll most likely be creating graphics in Illustrator or Photoshop as well, or have a bunch of browser tabs opened at the same time. All of these additional programs use up precious resources. So it's certainly best to get something slightly stronger than the minimum.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three builds (for vastly different budgets) that will all get the job done!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry-level_Adobe_XD_PC_Build_at_700\"><\/span>Entry-level Adobe XD PC Build at $700<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NBet\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NBet\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-range_Adobe_XD_PC_Build_at_1000\"><\/span>Mid-range Adobe XD PC Build at $1000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NBeu\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NBeu\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Adobe_XD_PC_Build_1500\"><\/span>High-End Adobe XD PC Build $1500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NBew\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NBew\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_Adobe_XD\"><\/span>How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Adobe XD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're not buying or building a new PC but rather are just wondering whether your existing PC can run Adobe XD without any trouble, give the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-your-pcs-specs\/\">following article<\/a> a read to figure out its specifications first.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll guide you through the whole process and help you understand whether your build needs to be upgraded (and, if so, in which way).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Adobe_XD_Faster\"><\/span>How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe XD Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upgrading a PC sure can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, we have an in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-beginners-guide\/\">beginner\u2019s guide<\/a> that\u2019ll show you the ropes one step at a time!<\/p>\n<p>And, as always, feel free to reach out on <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> in case you need help with anything a bit more specific!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1alNWC2ZlU\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1alNWC2ZlU\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding Adobe XD and its overall system requirements:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_Adobe_XD\"><\/span>How Much RAM Do You Need for Adobe XD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To harness the true potential of Adobe XD \u2014 and work without any tremendous limitation \u2014 you\u2019ll need at least 8 GB of RAM.<\/p>\n<p>You could, in theory, get by with half as much, but you\u2019re not going to have a particularly stellar experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Adobe_XD_on_a_Tablet\"><\/span>Can You Run Adobe XD on a Tablet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You cannot \u2014 at least not <em>right now<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>What you <em>can <\/em>do, however, is preview your designs on the dedicated Adobe XD app for Android and iOS. It\u2019s not much, generally speaking, but it sure can come in handy!<\/p>\n<p>The only \u201coutlier\u201d of sorts is if you happen to have a Windows-based tablet (like a Microsoft Surface Pro, for instance); in that case, you <em>will<\/em> be able to work on your projects even when you\u2019re out and about!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Adobe_XD_Require_a_Good_PC\"><\/span>Does Adobe XD Require a Good PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not really. Vector-based programs aren\u2019t all that demanding hardware-wise, although that sure can change depending on the complexity of your projects.<\/p>\n<p>To harness the full potential and functionality of Adobe XD, you\u2019ll need the following: a solid processor (a four-core, four-thread model as a bare minimum), ample amounts of RAM, and \u2014 if possible \u2014 a dedicated graphics card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nothing more, nothing less.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_XD_Difficult_to_Learn\"><\/span>Is Adobe XD Difficult to Learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not at all, but you <em>do<\/em> need to have a bit of experience with vector-based software. It\u2019s a fairly capable tool with streamlined features \u2014 and it doesn\u2019t have a particularly steep learning curve either.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever worked in <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/illustrator-system-requirements\/\">Adobe Illustrator<\/a> (or perhaps even <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-photoshop-system-requirements\/\">Photoshop<\/a>), you\u2019ll feel right at home.<\/p>\n<p>And even if you\u2019re an absolute rookie you\u2019ll still have an easy time mastering its fundamentals thanks to numerous in-depth tutorials and courses, all of which can be found online.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AlTVn4NNUIo\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AlTVn4NNUIo\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_XD_Better_Than_Figma\"><\/span>Is Adobe XD Better Than Figma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In short: it\u2019s neither as good nor as versatile as Figma, but it still has its own fair share of strengths and benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Prototyping in XD, in particular, is <em>especially<\/em> useful, and it\u2019s quite easy to master, too.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to collaboration and accessibility, however, Figma stands in a league of its own.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_XD_Free\"><\/span>Is Adobe XD Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not, unfortunately. If it\u2019s just Adobe XD you\u2019re after, you\u2019ll have to pay $9.99 a month.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not necessarily all that egregious, but it <em>is<\/em> a stark contrast to Figma\u2019s (consumer-friendly) business model.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still interested in XD (and all that it has to offer), there\u2019s a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd\/pricing\/starter-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seven-day trial<\/a> available; that\u2019ll give you just enough time to go over its features and, subsequently, make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Adobe_XD_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\"><\/span>Can You Run Adobe XD on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You <em>can<\/em>, generally speaking, but depending on the complexity of your projects your entire experience might not be particularly pleasant.<\/p>\n<p>Then again, it depends on which iGPU you have, too. If it\u2019s an older one from Intel, you should probably forget about tackling professional-grade projects.<\/p>\n<p>Newer Vega ones from AMD are a much better choice, and much of the same can be said for Intel\u2019s Iris Xe \u2014<strong> they\u2019re head and shoulders better than all iGPUs of the past. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Adobe_XD_Used_For\"><\/span>What Is Adobe XD Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adobe XD is primarily used by UI and UX designers, although it <em>can<\/em>, by all means, tackle <em>other<\/em> kinds of projects as well (to various degrees of success).<\/p>\n<p>You can use it to create wireframes, website designs, and most other digital products like mobile apps and so on. It is a bespoke program targeted at a very specific group of people.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Adobe XD has many strengths and features, but it\u2019s not as layered or versatile as Figma. Which app do you prefer? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comment\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adobe XD is, at its core, a bespoke vector-based application geared toward web, UI, and UX designers. 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