For designers already inside Adobe Creative Cloud, XD integrates seamlessly with Photoshop and Illustrator for asset-heavy workflows.
Why we recommend it
For designers already inside Adobe Creative Cloud, XD integrates seamlessly with Photoshop and Illustrator for asset-heavy workflows.
Strengths
- Deep Creative Cloud integration
- Solid prototyping & voice UI support
- Auto-animate transitions
Drawbacks
- Adobe has slowed active development
- Smaller plugin ecosystem than Figma
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