From Adobe Express Home, select the Plus icon on the left panel, then select Import from other apps.
Last updated on
Sep 12, 2025
Learn how to easily bring in editable files from apps like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and more to start creating in Adobe Express.
Try it in the app
Import editable files in a few simple steps.
Before you begin:
Download and save the file from the original app to your device.
Drag and drop or browse the file from your device.
Note
- Supported file types include PPTX, PDF, PSD, INDD, INDDC, and AI file formats.
- You can upload individual files from Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, or import up to 30 PDF files at once (each file under 100 MB and not exceeding 99 pages). You can upload one batch of multiple PDF files at a time. Wait for completion to try again.
- For detailed instructions on importing files from specific apps, select an app to learn more.
Once the upload is complete, select Open to customize the file in the Adobe Express editor or Import another file.
The file is converted into an editable Adobe Express file. To access the saved file, navigate to Your stuff > Files.
Tip
- When bulk importing PDFs, ensure each file is under 100MB and contains fewer than 100 pages. If your file exceeds the limit, try reducing the size or splitting it into smaller parts.
- For unsupported file types, save or export your file to one of the supported formats: PPTX, PDF, PSD, INDD, INDDC, or AI before uploading.
- For bulk importing PDFs, you can also start by dragging and dropping files onto the Start from your content button on Adobe Express Home.
