Figma vs Adobe XD - what makes Figma different? (2024)

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Why use Figma?

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Fast in the cloud

With Figma, your files live on the Web. So you always have a single source of truth - that is always uptodate.

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Collaboration first

Figma was purpose-built for collaboration. Sharing files is a breeze, and collaborators have the right context to give the rightfeedback.

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No detail toosmall

Figma pays attention to the smallest of product details (because we knowyoudo).

Figma is fast. Files are always up to date. And it’s easy to share designs across the organization and collaborate.

Is a Web-based app really performant?

Backed by a powerful 2D WebGL rendering engine that supports very large documents, we take performance seriously. Plus the Web comes with special powers, like real-time updates and seamless collaboration.

Learn how we keep aWebappfast

But I use Photoshop and Illustrator…

Don’t stop! We believe you should use the best tool for the job. If you’re photo-editing, choose Adobe Photoshop. If you’re doing detailed illustrations, Adobe Illustrator is a no-brainer. But if you’re looking for the best tool for UX design, Figma is here for you. Plus you can easily import images and SVG code into Figma and have your cake and eatit(too).

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But I’m a student...

Figma will be forever free for students and educators. If you are using Figma in a learning environment, you may be eligible to get our Professional plan for free. That means no matter where you and your students are, Figma can be a virtual classroom for you all to learn and worktogether.

Figma for students andeducators

Figma has designed the future. It’s the modern approach to product design.
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