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Nimo2121
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May 23, 2022
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How can I start using Adobe XD's starter plan?

  • May 23, 2022
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Hello everyone! 
I recently learned about the starter plan, which allows you to use Adobe XD with some restrictions in regards to file sharing.
I have downloaded Adobe XD from the link provided by HARSHIKA_VERMA, as below:

https://www.adobe.com/products/xd/pricing/starter-plan.html

 

However, after installing the program only allows me to register for a 7-day free trial, which is not what I am looking for.


Is the starter still available? If so, how can I use Adobe XD with the starter plan?

Thank you in advance!

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      Correct answer ProDesignTools

      Adobe has acknowledged an issue with the recent update of XD, and hopefully they will address it.

       

      But importantly, the Starter version of XD has not gone away, and there is a straightforward workaround to access it (even in the recent release)...

       

      Here it is:

       

      Instead of launching XD from the Creative Cloud Desktop app, try starting it from elsewhere – namely, from the Windows Start menu or from the macOS Dock/Launchpad.

       

      Then choose the "Exit XD" button, but XD Starter should still run – even without a trial or paid plan.

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      ProDesignTools
      ProDesignToolsCorrect answer
      Brainiac
      May 24, 2022

      Adobe has acknowledged an issue with the recent update of XD, and hopefully they will address it.

       

      But importantly, the Starter version of XD has not gone away, and there is a straightforward workaround to access it (even in the recent release)...

       

      Here it is:

       

      Instead of launching XD from the Creative Cloud Desktop app, try starting it from elsewhere – namely, from the Windows Start menu or from the macOS Dock/Launchpad.

       

      Then choose the "Exit XD" button, but XD Starter should still run – even without a trial or paid plan.

        AkinGn
        AkinGn
        Inspiring
        May 24, 2022

        Thank you @ProDesignTools, this should resolve the issue

          AkinGn
          AkinGn
          Inspiring
          May 23, 2022

          Hi @Nimo2121, I think 7 days trial is for premium features, you must be able to continue XD in starter plan even after it ends. If you can't, I suggest you to update us here. Happy creating! 

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            Nimo2121Author
            Participating Frequently
            May 23, 2022

            Thank you for your reply!
            I am not able to register a credit card. Does this mean that I will not be able to use XD in starter plan? 
            I would like to know if there is any way of work in starter plan without going through the 7 days trial, as all I want to do is to edit already-existing XD files saved locally.

            Thank you in advance!

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              Nimo2121Author
              Participating Frequently
              May 24, 2022

              All I know is, you need only an email address to be able to have an Adobe CC account and you can then use your credit card for that account to have premium versions of the app. You don't need to use your credit card in any way to be able to use the starter plan. I know this because in the past I created some test accounts to check how things look for a new Adobe CC account. Hope this helps 🙂


              Thank you for your reply!
              What should I do to start the starter version?

              Adobe CC has only two buttons for Adobe XD: "Trial Version" and "Purchase" (I am using it in another language, so may differ slightly).
              If I choose "Trial Version", the only way I can start using the program is by choosing a paid plan, and introducing my credit card information.

               

              ・Creative cloud screen. Left button is "trial", right one is "purchase"

               

              ・This window opens when I click "trial"

               

              ・Step 3 requires me to provide credit card information, and warns me my plan will be charged after the 7 day trial

               

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