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• Export from Figma

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with can view access to the file can add export settings and export assets

  Anyone with can edit access to the file can use the Slice tool

  You can export your designs from Figma in a variety of file formats and scales. Exporting helps you share content with others, move content between tools, and save copies of your designs outside of Figma.

  To export content from Figma:

  1. Select the content you want to export
  2. Apply export settings. Learn more about Figma's export formats and settings →
  3. Export a specific selection or export content in bulk

  Tip: Some objects can be copied and pasted between design tools to save time when working between tools. Learn how to copy assets between tools →

  Select content to export

  Select the content you want to export. This could be a single layer, multiple objects, or everything on the canvas. If your file has multiple pages, you’ll need to select and export content on each page separately. Learn more about selecting objects in Figma →

  Note: You can also export your entire file as a .fig (Figma design) or .jam (FigJam). Learn more about saving a local copy of a file →

  Use the Slice tool

  If you have edit access to a file, the Slice tool is another way to select content for export. The Slice tool is located under the Region tools dropdown in the toolbar.

  

  To create a slice, drag the Slice tool around the region you want to export. You can move and resize the slice if needed. Keep in mind that only content that is visually within the slice boundaries will be exported. This is useful for creating an image from a portion of your design.

  Slices also let you control padding. Otherwise the padding is computed from the overall shape bounds. The latter adjusts when the shape changes size, whereas the slice is absolute.

  Once the slice is positioned where you want it, you can apply export settings to it like any other object.

  Apply export settings

  Use the export settings to control how Figma exports your designs.

  The location of the export settings varies depending on your level of access to the file:

  • Users with can edit access can find the export settings in the Design tab of the right sidebar
  • Users with can view access can find the export settings from the Export tab of the right sidebar

  

  Note: If you don’t see the export settings, try refreshing the page. If that doesn’t work, the file owner may have restricted viewers from being able to copy or export assets from the file. Learn more about restricting copying and sharing on files →

  You can add as many export settings for your selection as you want. These can be a combination of different formats or scales. Learn more about Figma's export formats and settings →

  To add an export setting, click at the top of the Export section.

  To remove an export setting, click at the top of the Export section. Figma will remove the most recently added export setting for the selected object.

  Export content

  Export a selection

  You can export selections when you first apply the export settings, or by selecting an object that already has export settings applied.

  1. Select the layers you want to export.
  2. Add or adjust any export settings.
  3. Click next to Preview to see how your asset will look.

  Note: If you have multiple objects selected, the Preview setting does not display.

  4. Click Export.

  Export in bulk

  Export assets in bulk using the export list. This includes every selection on your current page that has an export setting applied.

  1. Click the menu and select File and then Export from the options. You can also use the keyboard shortcut:
     • macOS: Shift + Command + E
     • Windows: Shift + Ctrl + E
  2. The Export modal displays all the selections with export settings applied. For each selection you can:
     • View the scale, format, and dimension of the asset
     • Hover over the thumbnail or layer name to view the exported file name
     • Click on the thumbnail to view that selection in the canvas
  3. Uncheck the box next to any selections you don’t want to export.
  4. Click Export to export the selected assets.
• Imports in Figma design

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with can edit access can import Files to a team. Anyone can import Files to their Drafts.

  Users with Edit access can import image or vector files into a File

  Moving files between tools doesn't need to be painful. You can import a range of different file types into Figma.

  This includes entire design files from Sketch or Figma, as well as individual Image and Vector files.

  There are many different ways to import Files into Figma. The best method will depend on what type of File you are wanting to import.

  I want to import:

  • Images
  • Vectors from other design tools
  • Entire design files from Sketch
  • Design files from Figma

  The table below details which methods are supported for each File type.

  

  Import images

  There are many ways you can add images to Figma.

  • Drag and drop images onto the Canvas
  • Import files via the File Browser
  • Upload an Image as a fill
  • Paste images from your clipboard
  • Copy and paste images between objects
  • Add images to objects in bulk with place image
  • Add animated GIFs to prototypes

  Learn more about importing images in our Add images to your designs article.

  Import vectors

  Exporting and importing Vectors often requires conversion. Depending on the quality of the exporter/importer, this can often be a lossy process.

  As SVG is a lossless format, we recommend exporting SVG files.

  You can import vectors via a couple of different methods:

  • Importing entire Sketch or Figma Files that contain vectors.
  • Copying layers in other design tools and pasting them in Figma.
  • Exporting vectors as SVGs and importing them into Figma.

  Learn more about importing and exporting vectors in our Copy assets between design tools article.

  Note: If you are working with large file sizes, especially files with multiple pages and lots of images, then you may encounter issues importing these into Figma.

  Files still loading or images can't be viewed? We recommend breaking up the original file into smaller files before you try to import again.

  Import entire design files

  There are a couple of ways you can import entire design files into Figma. Import them using the file importer or drag and drop files into the file browser. Learn how to import files →

  Missing fonts? If you're using Figma in the browser then you will need to download the Figma Font Helper to access any locally available fonts.

  The Figma Desktop app will already have access to local fonts by default. Learn more about managing missing fonts in our Manage missing fonts article.

• Import files into Figma

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone can import files into their Drafts

  Anyone with can edit access to a team can import files to a team

  New to importing? Check out our Getting Started with Imports guide.

  There are a few different ways to import files into Figma.

  File importer

  The file importer allows you to select local files from your computer and import them to your file browser.

  You can use this to method to import:

  ✅ Sketch files (.sketch)
  ✅ Figma files (.fig)
  ✅ FigJam files (.jam)
  ✅ Image files (PNG, JPG, HEIC, or GIF)

  Tip! Learn more about supported Sketch features in our Import Sketch files article.

  1. Click the Import file tile in the file browser. You can find this in the top section of any file page in the file browser.

  2. Select the file(s) from the dialog window and click Open to start the import process.

  3. Depending on the file size this can take a couple of seconds to import. Click Done to return to the file browser.

  Drag and Drop Files

  You can drag a file from a folder on your computer, or from your Desktop, right into Figma. This is available on both the Figma Desktop app and the Figma web app (browser-based).

  You can drag and drop Files into the file browser or the Editor. Figma supports different file formats for each approach.

  File browser

  ✅ Figma files (.fig)
  ✅ FigJam files (.jam)
  ✅ Sketch files (.sketch)
  ✅ Image files (PNG, JPG or GIF)

  Editor

  ✅ Vector files (SVG)
  ✅ Image files (PNG, JPG or GIF)

  Add files to Figma

  1. Open the page in Figma you want to add the file to. This could be the file browser, or a specific Figma file.
  2. Locate and select the file(s) you want to import. These could be on the desktop or in a folder.
  3. Drag the file(s) over to Figma. A blue box will appear in Figma to show that your files are ready to import.
  4. Release your mouse to start the import process. Depending on the file size, this can take a couple of seconds.
  5. Once completed, click Done to return to the file browser

  

• Copy assets between design tools

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with can view access to a file can copy assets. On the Professional and Organization plan, editors can disable the setting to allow sharing. Learn how to restrict copying and sharing → 

  If you're working across multiple design tools, then you may wish to export or copy across objects, groups or entire Frames into another system.

  Exporting and importing Vectors often requires conversion. Depending on the quality of the exporter/importer, this can often be a lossy process.

  As SVG is a lossless format, we recommend exporting SVG files when moving between design tools.

  Import to Figma

  You can import SVG elements from other design tools by copying them and pasting them in Figma. This allows you to bring across icons and graphics, as well as layers, groups or entire artboards.

  1. Open the tool you want to select your layers from.
  2. Select the elements you want to copy.
  3. Copy the elements to your clipboard:
     • In Illustrator, select "Copy"
     • In Sketch, select "Copy as SVG"
     • In Figma, select "Copy"
     • In Adobe XD, go to "File > Export > Export to SVG"
  4. Open the Figma File in the Editor.
  5. Paste the layers or SVGs into the Canvas.

  Note: SVG Symbol, marker and clipPath elements are not currently imported.

  Export from Figma

  You can drag SVG files exported from Figma directly into both Sketch and Illustrator.

  For Adobe XD and Affinity Design users, use the Copy as SVG option in Figma to copy the layer or group, then Paste the SVG directly in the other tool.

  You can also export your Files from Figma to other tools in your workflow via our purpose-built integrations:

  • Zeplin and Figma
  • Principle and Figma
  • Dribbble and Figma

  Tip! Want to export an entire file from Figma? Head to File > Save a local copy from the menu.

• Import Sketch files

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan

  Anyone can import Sketch files to their Drafts

  People will need to have Can edit access to the team to import Sketch files to a team.

  You can import entire design files from Sketch (.sketch) into Figma. This will create a new Figma file from your Sketch import.

  Any further changes you make to the original file in Sketch will not be reflected in Figma if you re-import the file, and vice versa.

  Want to import individual assets from Sketch? Check out our Copy assets between design tools article.

  Supported Sketch features

  Figma supports and converts the following Sketch features:

  • Pages
  • Symbols
  • Fonts
  • Styles

  Pages

  Like Sketch, you can store multiple pages within a single Figma file. Any pages that exist in your Sketch files will be imported as separate pages within the Figma file.

  You can switch between pages from the Layers panel in the left sider in design files. Learn more about the Layers panel →

  Symbols

  When you import your Sketch files into Figma, any "Symbols" included in the Sketch file will be converted to Figma Components. The Symbols page in the Sketch file will be imported into Figma as a page named Symbols that contains your main components.

  If you're on the Professional plan, these components can then be published to your team library. This allows you to reuse those elements across multiple designs.

  Note: Sketch Symbol libraries are imported as Figma files, and not as a team library. You may need to publish the main components to your library after importing.

  Fonts

  If you have been using custom or locally stored fonts in Sketch, these can also be supported in Figma. To make sure text layers are imported correctly from Sketch, you need to make those fonts have been made available to you in Figma.

  • If you are using the desktop app, you can access any local fonts by default.
  • If you're using Figma in the browser, then you will need to download the Figma Font Helper to use any locally available fonts. Access local fonts →

  You will still be able to import Sketch files, but text layers may be imported incorrectly. If this happens, you will see a "Missing fonts" message in Figma. This will give you the opportunity to update any affected Text layers. Manage missing fonts →

  Note: Using local fonts is not currently supported for Professional teams using Linux or ChromeOS.

  Linux and ChromeOS users can leverage Figma Organization, our enterprise tier, to access Shared Fonts within an Organization.Learn more about the Organization plan →

  Styles

  Styles won't be added via the import process. Any styles you've been using in Sketch will need to be created as styles in Figma. Create styles →

  Features not supported: If you are seeing error in the console log regarding unsupported features or properties, then it may mean you are using an outdated version of Sketch. We recommend updating to the latest version of Sketch before saving the file and re-importing into Figma.

  Import a Sketch file

  There are a few ways you can import files, including your designs from Sketch:

  • Upload files in the file browser →
  • Drag and drop files into the file browser →
  • Copy Artboards or layers from Sketch and paste them in Figma → 

  You can also create a new file from a Sketch file, with a file already open.

  1. Click in the toolbar
  2. Select File > New from Sketch file:
     
     
  3. Select a .sketch file and click Open to import.

  Sketch beta: If you are using a beta version of Sketch, particularly a version that has been updated recently, there may be discrepancies with how we handle things behind the scenes. We aim to respond to changes as soon as possible, but let us know if you're having any trouble importing files from a Sketch beta version.

  If you are still having issues importing files, we'd love to help! Contact the Support team by clicking the "?" icon in the bottom-right corner of the Figma app and selecting "Get Help". Or, send an email to support@figma.com.

  To allow us to troubleshoot any issues faster, please include:

  • Screenshots of any error messages
  • The output of any errors in the Console log.
  • We may also need access to the original file to troubleshoot further.