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Matías Jerez
Matías Jerez
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September 22, 2021
Question

I can't drag and drop images to Adobe XD

  • September 22, 2021
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Hi, I can't drag and drop images to Adobe XD. I think I tried everything that was post in the comunnity (EnableLUA to 0-1, Change User Account Control Settings, sfc /scannow for corrupt files) and I can't fix it yet. My Adobe XD version is 44.0.12. I will put my Windows specs and my pc specs below. 

 

 

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    Spas K.
    Community Expert
    Spas K.Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 23, 2021

    Hey Matías, when did this start happening?

    Did you try running Xd as administrator? Have you tried reinstalling Xd? 

    Will you be able to record what exactly is happening when you try to drag an image in Xd?

    Matías Jerez
    Matías JerezAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 23, 2021

    Hello Spas K.

    This problem started yesterday, when I installed Xd for the first time. How can I start Xd as admin? Because I dont have the shortcut, and I can't do it also. I tried reinstalling Xd a lot of times, after tried every solution that were posted in the Adobe Support Community. When I drag an image to Xd, I obtain a circle with a line, that indicates that I can't drag it. (Below the video)


    Spas K.
    Community Expert
    Spas K.Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 23, 2021

    Sorry, my bad, turns out you can't start UWP apps (which Xd is) as admin. If you've tried the other solutions, not sure if I can think of anything else right now.

     

    Until you wait for ideas from others, as a workaround, you can try Ctrl+C on the image you want to import, then select the rectangle and press Ctrl+Alt+V. That should import it to the selected element, without going through menus and such.

     

    P.S. Did you try dragging images in from different folders and/or drives, or directly from the browser? Is it all the same?

    Rishabh_Tiwari
    Community Manager
    Rishabh_TiwariCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    September 23, 2021

    Hi there,

     

    We're so sorry to hear about the trouble. Please try the suggestions shared here https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd-discussions/unable-to-drag-and-drop-images-into-adobe-xd-on-windows-machine/td-p/9205660 and let us know if this helps or if you need any further assistance.

     

    Regards

    Rishabh

    Matías Jerez
    Matías JerezAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 23, 2021

    Hi Rishabh. Like I said, I tried the solutions that were posted in that link, but I have the issue yet. I didn't have Win10 updated, so I updated Windows and still have the issue. When I drag a picture from a desktop folder to XD, I obtain a circle with a line. I can import images from file or just pressing Ctrl + Shift + i, but I can't drag them.

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