Download the Figma desktop app
Before you start
Who can use this feature
Supported on any team or plan.
macOS: Must be running 10.13 (macOS High Sierra), or later.
Windows: Must be running Windows 8 or later in a 64-bit environment.
The Figma desktop app gives you access to the same features and functionality as using Figma in a browser. You can also:
- Develop plugins to share with the Figma Community
- Access and use fonts installed on your device, without needing the font installer.
Figma has desktop apps available for macOS and Windows. Download the Figma app for a more native Figma experience.
Check your system requirements
Check if your device meets the minimum operating system requirements for installing and using the Figma desktop app.
macOS (Apple)
The Figma desktop app is optimized for Macs with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1) processors.
- Head to the Apple menu in the top-left corner.
- Select About this Mac from the options.
- The version number will be displayed under the version name. You must be running 10.13 (macOS High Sierra), or later.
Tip! If you're using a Mac with an Apple Silicon (M1) processor, reinstall the Figma desktop app to upgrade to the supported version. Otherwise, the Figma desktop app will update itself to the supported version after May 27, 2021.
Windows
- Click the Start button.
- Enter Computer in the search field.
- Right-click and select Properties.
- Identify the version under the Windows edition field. You must be running Windows 8 or later in a 64-bit environment.
Note: It's not possible to run the Figma desktop app behind a proxy. If you're using a proxy, you will need to use Figma in the browser instead.
Download and install desktop apps
- Download Figma for desktop:
- Figma will download the desktop app to the location you have configured. Click on the downloaded file to run the installer.
- Move the Figma icon from the Downloads folder to your Applications folder.
- Delete the Installer from your Desktop or Downloads folder.
- Open the Figma app to get started.
Note: Figma agent is a secure background service that Figma also installs when you install the desktop app. It allows Figma to access fonts on your computer, and open Figma links in the desktop app.
Figma agent runs an HTTP and HTTPS server on localhost. It only allows connections from figma.com
and isn't exposed to the public internet.
You may see events related to the Figma agent in your console log or when monitoring activity on your computer. The loopback address for localhost resolves to 127.0.0.1
.
Beta version of the desktop app
Figma also has a beta version of the desktop app available.
By using the beta version of the app, you're helping Figma test bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features before we release them to the general public.
You can install and use the Figma desktop app and the beta version at the same time. Both versions of the desktop app will offer the same core features and functionality.
You do not need to be logged into the same account on both versions.
Download the beta version
Caution: The beta version of the desktop app is a test environment. If you notice issues or behaviors that need our attention, please submit a bug report. Switch to the regular version of the desktop app if needed.
- Download the beta version of the Figma Desktop app:
- Figma will download the app to the location you have configured. Click on the downloaded file to run the installer.
- Move the Figma icon from the Downloads folder to your Applications folder.
- Delete the Installer from your Desktop or Downloads folder.
- Open the Figma Beta app to get started.
Once installed, app icons display as Figma for the regular desktop app and Figma Beta for the beta version.