Create a new file
Before you start
Who can use this feature
Supported on any team or plan.
Applies to both Figma Design and FigJam files.
Anyone with a Figma account can create Figma Design or FigJam files in their drafts. Only people with can edit access to a team can create files in that team.
Figma has two products: Figma Design and FigJam. These products appear as different files types in Figma, each with their own set of tools and features.
- Figma Design files are powerful, collaborative environments where you turn your ideas into responsive and interactive designs. Use Figma Design files to create and maintain artifacts and assets, when detail and precision are of the utmost importance.
- FigJam files are online whiteboards, an approachable space where anyone can take part. They tap into the spontaneous, joyful nature of working together. Use FigJam files for meetings, brainstorms, diagrams, and research.
Create a draft
Everyone with a Figma account will have their own drafts folder. You can think of your drafts like a sketchbook or notebook, a place where you can explore early ideas and experiment with different concepts.
Drafts are private to you, only people that you specifically invite to your files will have access to any files in this space. There are no limits on how many files you can create in your drafts.
There are a few ways to create a new file in your drafts:
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A
Visit the link
Figma Design file: type
figma.com/new
in the address bar or visit https://figma.com/newFigJam file: type
figma.com/jam
in the address bar or visit https://figma.com/jam -
B
Drafts folder
- Open your Drafts in the file browser.
- Click Design file or FigJam board in the top-right corner.
Note: At the moment, it's not possible to organize files in your drafts into folders or collections. If you're looking for a way to organize your work, we recommend creating a team. Teams allow you to create projects, which work like folders to group your files in whatever way suits you. Compare teams and plans →
Create a file in a team
If you have can edit access to a team, you can create new files within the team. This will allow other members of the team to find and view them.
To create a file in the team, you will need to choose which project the file will live in. If you change your mind at any point, you can move files between projects and teams.
- From the file browser, navigate to the team.
- Select the project you want to create the file in.
- Click Design file or FigJam board in the top-right corner.
Tip: Make it easier for team members to identify important assets with custom thumbnails. Custom thumbnails are only supported on Figma Design files. Set custom file thumbnails →
Use a FigJam file template
When you create a new FigJam file via the file browser, Figma will give you the option to create a new file from an existing template.
- Use the modal to choose a file template.
- You can also change the file's location from the modal. Click Create file in setting. Hover over a team to view the projects in the team, then select the project.
- Click Create file to create a new file using your desired template. Click Cancel to return to the file browser without creating a new file.
Tip: Figma will show you this window for every new FigJam file you create. Uncheck the box next to Show this next time to turn off the new file template picker.