Can not copy/paste images from Illustrator CC to XD (Mac)

Question

I am unable to copy and paste linked images from Illustrator 2018 to Adobe XD 2018 on Mac. The issue seems to be the same whether this linked image is on it's own, part of a group, or part of a clipping path. In all cases, no image shows up.

Yet this Adobe help doc says the following, "You can also copy and paste bitmap images from Adobe Illustrator and paste it into XD, retaining its fidelity."

Could someone please confirm that copying and pasting images from Illustrator to XD on Mac is currently broken.

Thanks kindly,

Harshika Verma · Accepted Answer

It works, but I took a while to save the file into SVG, is there any other way to do it, having the illustrator file saved as .ai? Thanks

Hi All,

Thankyou for reaching out. I would like to update the discussion on how to open illustrator file into XD.

To open an Illustrator file in XD, do one of the following:

- In XD, select File > Open. Navigate to the required folder, select an .ai file, and open in XD. You can also use the Cmd+O (Mac), or Ctrl+O (Windows) keyboard shortcuts.
- Drag the Ai file over the XD icon (on Mac only).
- Right-click the Illustrator file and select Open with > XD from the sub menu.

Here’s a list of what’s supported and not supported at this time: https://helpx.adobe.com/xd/kb/open-illustrator-files-in-xd.html

Hope it helps.

Thanks,

Harshika

Preran · Answer

I tested with the latest update of XD on my Mac, and it works as intended. I am able to copy a linked PNG file from Adobe Illustrator to Adobe XD without any issues.

Can you provide me with more info on how to reproduce your issue so that I can try again?

Thanks,

Preran

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