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How can I measure Adobe XD layer sizes and distances in density/device independent pixel (dp)?

Click Share in the upper right corner, select Share for development and open the link.

Select an element or a line of text in the design, and view its height and width co-ordinates. Use the drop-down list to change the measurement units to dp.

Please note, that it’s currently not possible to multi-select layers while measuring in the Design specs view of Adobe XD. But there is a way - see below.


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Open your design and make sure that you have dp set as Measure tool units (default for Android projects). You can change the units in Design settings/Interface.

Choose the Measure tool (press R key) and click on layers to find out their precise size. If you hover your mouse to other layers, you'll get lines telling you precise distances.

You can also select multiple layers by dragging your mouse over them and then again find the size and distances to other layers. All measurements will show up on the design canvas as weel as in the Styles and Code panel in the sidebar.

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