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flov18495905
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Mar 27, 2019 8:36 AM UTC
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Convert all text to paths

Is there any way (Plugin or XD natively) to select all text layers and convert them to paths?

I know that you can filter for text on the left pane but then you are not able to select multiple layers.

I want to do this because I want to preview the design on my phone but it says that there are missing fonts. If I would convert them to paths, I should be able to preview them.

Thanks in advance!

Kenneth Kawamoto
Kenneth KawamotoCorrect answer
Community Expert
Mar 27, 2019 11:04 AM UTC

I'd say this is a bug that you cannot select multiple layers - may be you can file it? Adobe XD: Bugs: Top (771 ideas) – Adobe XD Feedback : Feature Requests & Bugs

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Jo-A
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Aug 25, 2025 2:48 PM UTC

Illustrator: Select the text to convert > From the top menu select 'Type' > Then on the drop-down of that menu > 'Create Outlines'. BOOM! it is done!

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Micoslav84
Micoslav84
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May 1, 2021 10:49 AM UTC

Now this is really stupid. They have all advanced animation feature but you can not select multiple layers? So frustrating.

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marcelom75550383
marcelom75550383
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Nov 13, 2020 7:28 PM UTC

Any news about this feature?

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Ares Hovhannesyan
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Ares HovhannesyanCommunity Expert
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Jun 15, 2021 12:17 PM UTC

In new build there is a new feature. https://helpx.adobe.com/xd/help/whats-new/2021.html#outline . May be this can add new way to deal with your problem

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Ares Hovhannesyan
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Ares HovhannesyanCommunity Expert
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Mar 27, 2019 2:40 PM UTC

There is possibility to select all text objects and Convert them from context  menu: Path->Convert to Path. Does it works for you.

Also try to copy them in Adobe Illustrator , convert them in Illustrate and past back into Adobe XD

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    flov18495905Author
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    Mar 27, 2019 3:06 PM UTC

    The problem is, I would have to select them manually because the multiple select doesn't work when I filter for just text.

    Illustrator also doesn't seem to work properly.

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      Kenneth Kawamoto
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      Kenneth KawamotoCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Mar 27, 2019 11:04 AM UTC

      I'd say this is a bug that you cannot select multiple layers - may be you can file it? Adobe XD: Bugs: Top (771 ideas) – Adobe XD Feedback : Feature Requests & Bugs

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      flov18495905Author
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      Mar 27, 2019 12:49 PM UTC

      I did that, thanks. Would still be nice to have a solution though...

      Here is the bug report:
      No multi select of Layers when filtered – Adobe XD Feedback : Feature Requests & Bugs

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