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Text is jumping/overalapping after exported to PDF from XD 47

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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.

pdf_machine

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Same issue still here in 2026. I’m also using Open Sans font, all my apps are up to date (XD Version 61.0.12.1) and my mac is running on Tahoe 26.5.1.

The PDF tool linked doesn’t work for me.

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PDF_200KB7702

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annie_thomson

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Same issue here, November 2023.

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RoSim

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it is 2024 and the problem still exists.

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Chris W. Griffith

Community Expert

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

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daneilk37658244

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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...

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Annie27325505fmnj

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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.

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Rishabh_Tiwari

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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:

The version of XD & OS.
Is this happening with specific or multiple files?
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

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Yuri24703904r8l5

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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.

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Harshika Verma

Community Manager

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

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ee10388177

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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!

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pixelshrink

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

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defaultax5a0i6e40yn

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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.

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SaraQuagliani

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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.

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Rishabh_Tiwari

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Hi there,

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

The version of XD and OS.
Is this happening with a specific file or multiple files?
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

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