Downloading images and other design assets from Adobe XD is commonly done via shared Design Specs links where the designer has made assets available for download. This method allows stakeholders, such as developers or clients, to easily extract the necessary files.
Here's how the process typically works, based on preparing assets for download from a shared design specification:
Preparing Assets for Download in Adobe XD
To make images and other assets downloadable from a shared Design Spec link, the designer must first mark the assets for export and configure the sharing settings.
Below are the steps involved in preparing your assets for download by others, following the workflow for extracting assets from design specs:
- Mark Layers for Export: In Adobe XD's Design mode, select the specific layers or groups that represent the images or assets you want to make downloadable. You can mark them for export using the Properties panel or by right-clicking.
- Switch to Share Mode: Once your assets are marked, click on the "Share" tab at the top of the XD window to switch to Share mode.
- Select Assets (Optional but Recommended): While in Design mode (before switching to Share, or you can navigate back), you can select the specific assets you intend to export to ensure they are part of the specification link. The reference states this step can occur "In the Design mode" but is listed after switching to Share mode; typically, marking assets for export is done before creating the link.
- Configure Share Settings: In Share mode, within the link settings area (often on the left side panel), locate and select the Downloadable Assets check box. Checking this box specifically marks your assets for export and makes them available for download from the generated link.
- Create the Link: Click the Create link button to generate the shared Design Spec URL.
Once this link is created and shared, individuals who access the link will be able to view the design specification and download the assets you marked and made downloadable.
This process ensures that only intended assets are shared and that they are readily accessible for download by collaborators.
For more details on extracting assets from design specs in Adobe XD, you can refer to the official Adobe Help documentation.
