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How can I open a file (in XD) in a older Version?

  • November 28, 2019
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My files are all made in a newer version of xd.  (24.3.22)

I have to work on the files in my school,  but theres an older version installed.  When I try to open my file on the pc in school,  theres a report that says, "The file can not open in this version" (so similar).

The school can not update the progam, because they have an other license...

So: how can I open this files in older versions?  or, should I create my next file in an other version on my pc?        Does somebody has any idea?

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    Correct answer Rishabh_Tiwari

    Hi there,


    We're so sorry to hear about the trouble. I am afraid, we don't have an option to open a file created in a newer version of XD on an older version of XD as we revise our document format when we release a new version to support new features. Having said that, we have received similar requests on our Adobe XD UserVoice: https://adobexd.uservoice.com/forums/353007-adobe-xd-feature-requests/suggestions/38322424-save-as-older-version

     

    Please upvote to add voice to the feature.

     

    Regards

    Rishabh

     

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    9 replies

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    abdullah24765788kqe0
    Participant
    June 7, 2022

    I found a great way to do that.

    just export your files as SVG.

    and create a new project in the old version 

    then drag them to the new project

    and enjoy 😁

      webrockx
      webrockx
      Participating Frequently
      November 30, 2022

      Does this really work? I mean, will the elements on teh canvas appear in the original status and functionality as it was in the original file? Thanks for helping. 

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      Kevin22033146pz6z
      Participant
      June 1, 2022

      You might wanna checkout this tool: https://xd2sketch.com/open-xd-file-old-corrupted it allows you to make your file compatible with older XD versions.

       

      Melvyn Paulino
      Melvyn Paulino
      Participant
      January 18, 2022

      I did the following and it worked.

       

      1. In the latest version, Select all the individual pages. Once all the pages are selected then copy them.

      2. Uninstall the latest version.

      3. Install the older version (in my case was version 45).

      4. Open XD and create a new file.

      5. Paste the pages you copied that you have on the clipboard.

      6. Save it and give it a name.

       

      That works in my Macbook Pro Intell in late 2015.

      Hope that works for you too.

        Rishabh_Tiwari
        Community Manager
        Rishabh_TiwariCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        January 18, 2022

        Hi Melvyn,

         

        Thanks for sharing the workaround, I am sure it will help other community members, we appreciate your participation here.

         

        Regards

        Rishabh

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          Yaseen5FE4
          Participant
          January 9, 2022

          How can someone with an older verison of xd open an xd file which is of a newer version

            Ares Hovhannesyan
            Community Expert
            Ares HovhannesyanCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            January 9, 2022

            IMHO no way. You need new version

              manishs36939800
              manishs36939800
              Participant
              June 24, 2021

              XD is a big failure. If someone has a system of low configuration, then his work is bound to get stuck in the middle of his work. There isn't any way to open a newer version in an older software version. But there is a solution you can open your file in Photopea and export it in PSD i.e. is in photoshop format and work in photoshop instead. But for this, you will have to pay some amount to Photopea. Here's the link: https://www.photopea.com/ 

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                NaraSilva
                Known Participant
                June 18, 2021

                I have an idea: That is called figma

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                  keving55125519
                  Participating Frequently
                  March 11, 2021

                  We launched a service that converts a file to be compatible with an older version: https://xd2sketch.com/open-xd-file-old-corrupted

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                    afthamath
                    Participant
                    April 9, 2021

                    Money grab from all corners what a joke 29 dollar for  the XD file .Time to move to another program Figma HERE I COME!

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                      LAW Ngcobo
                      Participant
                      May 14, 2021

                      I think I'm going to have to join you on this one.

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                        SBP Creative
                        Participant
                        November 19, 2020

                        Same here - pretty much across the all the CC applications - none of the latest versions can be upgraded on my Mac. Others in my team have now upgraded meaning I can't open the files saved. This not helpful. 

                         

                          webrockx
                          webrockx
                          Participating Frequently
                          January 30, 2021

                          So no answer from Adobe? They can't be serious with that.  

                          I have the same problem with an older Mac in the office at home, where I should continue the work in an older version of Adobe XD.

                          The designs I made in the office can't be opened an edited here. So I can't do my work with this product, or have to rebuild it all.

                          This rebuilding could be done maybe in Sketch too?

                          Is there maybe an answer from Adobe to their paying clients?

                            Rishabh_Tiwari
                            Community Manager
                            Rishabh_TiwariCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
                            Community Manager
                            January 31, 2021

                            Hi there,


                            We're so sorry to hear about the trouble. I am afraid, we don't have an option to open a file created in a newer version of XD on an older version of XD as we revise our document format when we release a new version to support new features. Having said that, we have received similar requests on our Adobe XD UserVoice: https://adobexd.uservoice.com/forums/353007-adobe-xd-feature-requests/suggestions/38322424-save-as-older-version

                             

                            Please upvote to add voice to the feature.

                             

                            Regards

                            Rishabh

                             

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                              Adobe Employee
                              user1732278
                              Adobe Employee
                              November 29, 2019

                              Hello JB Home,

                              We are sorry to hear you're facing trouble. There's no way to save XD files as a specific version,  XD file it is auto-upgraded and can no longer be opened in previous versions. Please update the xd with the latest version and try to open the file.

                               

                              Regards,

                              Arpitha

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                                vsarmento
                                Participant
                                January 6, 2020

                                Hi!

                                My MacOS is (really) old and AdobeCloud doesn't let me update Xd. No solutions for me?

                                  T
                                  Tori Hauser
                                  Participant
                                  November 17, 2020

                                  Same for me, this is really a bummer. I'm getting a new computer but not till Christmas and I need to do this now 😞

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