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April 24, 2019
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Text is jumping/overalapping after exported to PDF from XD 47

  • April 24, 2019
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Hi! When I try to export my project to PDF, some of the letters jump around and overlap, and the kerning is completely off. Are there a workaround to this problem? It seems to happen with the font San Francisco specifically. Other fonts exports just fine.

 

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Participant
March 15, 2025

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Participant
November 2, 2023

Same issue here, November 2023. 

Participant
May 10, 2024

it is 2024 and the problem still exists.

Chris W. Griffith
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 10, 2024

Given XD is in maintenance mode, do not expect to see a fix. Sorry 😞

Participant
May 2, 2023

Still the same issue on MAY 2nd 2023. How is this possible? When exporting from xd to pdf and then opening in Adobe Acrobat, jumping or misaligned text. When I open it in a browser (windows edge) all seems fine. Its crazy that not native application can do better job then both products from Adobe.....
All Apps up to date...

Participant
March 1, 2023

I'm having the same issue and its March 1st 2023. I was trying to export my files in XD and my futura fonts overlaps.

Rishabh_Tiwari
Community Manager
Community Manager
March 2, 2023

Hi @Annie27325505fmnj ,

 

I'm sorry you're having issues exporting your files in Adobe XD and encountering font overlap problems with Futura fonts. Would you mind sharing a few more details like:

 

  1. The version of XD & OS.
  2. Is this happening with specific or multiple files?
  3. Will it be possible for you to share a sample file for testing? You can add the file to a shared location and then share the link through DM.

 

We're here to help - Just need more information.

 

Thanks

Rishabh

Participant
June 2, 2022

It's June 2022 and this problem still persist, at this point it can happens with any type of font, in my case I am using Open Sans. As Adobe hasn't fixed this bug and they only come here to say "I'm sorry!" I think the best solution is to move to Figma or any reliable app. This is a total lack of respect to everyone in this community.

HARSHIKA_VERMA
Community Manager
Community Manager
June 2, 2022

Hi Yuri24703904r8l5,

 

We understand how frustrating it could be for you. I assume that the issue has resurfaced. I will try my best to investigate the issue again and will try to escalate the issue to the product team for further investigation. 

However, I would need a few more details from you in order to escalate it to them. Your info will help our team investigate the root cause.

 

  • Please share the version of XD and the details of your operating system.
  • Please record a video of the issue and share it with us.
  • Does the problem only occur in Acrobat DC or other native previewer apps?
  • Is it possible for you to share the XD file with me over a Private message?

 

Note: Please upload the file to a shared location such as CC or Dropbox and share the URL with me.

 

I will try my best to help you.

 

Thanks,

Harshika

 

 

ee10388177
Participant
January 27, 2022

still have the same issue with SF Fonts.

 

However I realized that the problem occurs only Adobe Acrobat DC, 
Foxit or Chrome PDF viewer shows PDF file same as XD

and the solution that works for me is : reduce the size a little bit from here https://online2pdf.com/ and done! 

Participant
March 16, 2022

Thanks for the workaround, but can't believe they still haven't fixed this. I'm on Windows 10 Pro.

Participant
September 14, 2021

I am having this issue with Futura medium in my body text, the kerning is off on a lot of the words so it is very noticeable. I exported the artboard to PDF and opened in Adobe Acrobat, all my programs and OS are up to date.

Participant
April 26, 2021

I'm having the same issue, the forn is Roboto.

I'm usint thin vesion, and when exporting in PDF it becomse regular...really annoyoing....

XD has still too many bugs for me to migrate away from Sketch.

Rishabh_Tiwari
Community Manager
Community Manager
September 2, 2021

Hi there, 

 

We're so sorry to hear about the trouble. Please share a few more details like:

 

  1. The version of XD and OS.
  2. Is this happening with a specific file or multiple files?
  3. Are you previewing the PDF on any native app or Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro DC? We'd recomend opening on Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat Pro DC.

 

We're here to help just need more information.

 

Regards

Rishabh

Participant
December 21, 2021

Seems like you guys still didnt fix it!!

Im having a problem right now with PDF export

Trying to export a file and selected the artboard but the PDF is showing only some layers or not correctly

where they should be or half images...

Any help?

Red Mat
Participant
February 9, 2021

Same here. Google Font Roboto Slab:
XD:

PDF (zoom at 50%, 100%, makes nog difference):

  

nitnat
Participating Frequently
January 7, 2020

same problem here