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Alex258797572wpw
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June 9, 2023
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Converting XD presentation to PDF

  • June 9, 2023
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We were sent an XD link to view a presentation, but I want to save it as a PDF myself for our records. Is that possible? Or does the original creator have to do that?

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    ??? ?????? ???? ???? 2359
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    April 10, 2025

    بدي احولو PDF

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    ahmed_8258
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    November 7, 2024

    Use a Browser Extension for Full-Page Screenshots

    • Install a browser extension like GoFullPage (for Chrome) or Full Page Screen Capture (for Firefox).
    • Open each screen or artboard in the shared link and use the extension to capture the full page.
    • Save the screenshots as images or a combined PDF file.

    After gathering the screenshots or PDF, you can upload them here, and I’ll analyze them against the implementation to identify any design discrepancies or issues. Let me know if you need additional guidance on these steps!

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      geri777
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      April 12, 2024

      Assuming you have only received a link to a design (no Adobe XD app installed):

       

      • First make sure you are not in full screen mode: remove "?fullscreen" from the url you got, if necessary.
      • Click the Menu item at the top left side, which opens a grid listing all screens.
      • Right click any of the tiny preview images and select "save image as ...".
      • Create a PDF of all those images with any PDF tool. (Dummy solution: copy images to MS Word and Export to PDF) 
      AkinGn
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      AkinGnCommunity Expert
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      October 18, 2023
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      For converting XD to PDF: Yes, you can do it yourself using the provided link.


      By @Shaheen33007458vteh


      Oh thank you @Shaheen33007458vteh, it would be great if you share how we can convert an XD file to PDF, from a shared file link, while you're not the file owner of course.. 

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      hyden311756861hlp
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      July 19, 2023
      Converting XD presentation to PDF
       
       
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      As of my last update in September 2021, Adobe XD, a popular design tool, does not have a built-in feature to directly export a presentation to PDF format. However, you can still achieve this by following these steps:

      1. Prepare your presentation: Make sure your Adobe XD file is set up in presentation mode with all the artboards and elements you want to include in the PDF.

      2. Take screenshots: Go through your presentation and take screenshots of each artboard or screen you want to include in the PDF. You can use the standard screenshot shortcuts for your operating system (e.g., PrtScn on Windows, Shift + Command + 4 on macOS).

      3. Organize the screenshots: Arrange the screenshots in the order you want them to appear in the PDF. You can use image editing software or presentation tools like Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote to create a cohesive sequence of slides.

      4. Export to PDF: Once you have organized the screenshots, you can use a virtual PDF printer or an online PDF converter to create a PDF file. Many virtual PDF printers are available for free online, such as "CutePDF Writer" for Windows or "PDFwriter for Mac" for macOS. After installing the virtual PDF printer, simply print the slides from your presentation software to the PDF printer, and it will generate a PDF file.

      Alternatively, if you prefer an online solution, you can use websites like "Smallpdf" or "Online2PDF" to convert images (screenshots) to a single PDF file.

      Please note that the above steps may vary depending on the software versions and updates that have been released since my last update. Therefore, it's a good idea to check the official Adobe XD documentation or relevant online resources for any recent features related to exporting presentations to PDF.............

       
        AkinGn
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        AkinGnCommunity Expert
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        June 11, 2023

        Thank you for sharing @david29964885ufhg, once @Alex258797572wpw gets the file, these are the steps to convert to PDF then, great!

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        Alex258797572wpwAuthor
        Participant
        June 12, 2023

        Per my original post - it's not "my" presentation. We were sent the presentation via link. So I can't open it to export it in a different format. 

        AkinGn
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        AkinGnCommunity Expert
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        June 10, 2023

        Hi @Alex258797572wpw, as far as I know it's not possible to save a file from a shared link. I'd request the file from the creator as you said. 

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        Alex258797572wpwAuthor
        Participant
        June 12, 2023

        Bummer

         

        AkinGn
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        AkinGnCommunity Expert
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        June 12, 2023

        I think that's the case for most of the applications for safety, there are some restrictions that you can define while sharing a file, like "only invited people can see" or "anyone with the link" etc, but also there are options to share a file for editing/copying purposes which is also possible in XD, inviting people to edit files but as I see it the share here is just for viewing. So I'd suggest contacting the owner of the file!

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