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• Enterprise deployment of Figma desktop app

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  This article is for IT administrators installing Figma on employee machines.

  To install Figma on your own device, please visit Figma's downloads page. Learn more about the Figma desktop app →

  MacOS

  Install directory

  • /Applications for system wide installation. All users will have access to Figma.
  • ~/Applications for a single user installation.

  Auto-update policy

  If you install to ~/Applications, users should be able to auto-update to the Figma app without needing special permissions. If you install to /Applications, users need to have write access to the Figma.app bundle directory for auto-updates.

  We recommend creating a permission group containing all relevant users and then making app directory writable by that group.

  For example: if you were to have a group called figma_group, you could use:

  chown -R :figma_group /Applications/Figma.app && chmod -R 755 /Applications/Figma.app

  Deploy Figma app

  You have two options for deployment:

  • If you allow write access to the Figma.app bundle, you can use the universal stub installer.
  • If you don't allow write access, you can download architecture specific builds.

  Universal stub installer

  The universal stub installer supports both Intel and Apple Silicon machines. Place the stub installer Figma.app in the Applications directory and it will automatically download and install the latest version of Figma on first launch.

  Download here: https://desktop.figma.com/mac-installer/Figma.zip

  Architecture specific builds

  If you don't allow write access to the Figma.app bundle, or can't use the stub installer for any reason, you can fetch architecture-specific builds instead.

  Here is the shell script to obtain the URLs:

  latest_version=$(curl -fsSL "https://desktop.figma.com/mac/version.txt")
  intel_url="https://desktop.figma.com/mac/Figma-${latest_version}.zip"
  apple_silicon_url="https://desktop.figma.com/mac-arm/Figma-${latest_version}.zip"

  The Figma app will not try to auto-update if the app directory is unwritable by the user. In this case, please note that we support desktop app versions only for up to 2 months. You must make sure to manually deploy updates to users in a timely manner. You can check the latest available version of the desktop app from version.txt.

  Windows

  Currently, Figma only supports enterprise deployment for macOS machines. Support for Windows deployment and detailed instructions coming soon!

  In the meantime, you could use the Windows installer. This installs the app into the %APPDATA%/Figma and makes sure it updates automatically.

  Download the Windows installer for 64-bit Intel/AMD systems:: https://desktop.figma.com/win/FigmaSetup.exe

  Please contact us if you need 64-bit ARM builds.

• Guide to the Figma mobile app

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any team or plan.

  Anyone with can view access can view files and prototypes.

  Anyone with can edit access can mirror frames from their desktop.

  The Figma mobile app lets you access your files and test prototypes from anywhere. You can also share files, browse multiple workspaces, and mirror frames from your desktop to your mobile device.

  Use the Figma mobile app to:

  • Search, browse, and view files and prototypes
  • Present and test prototypes without being tethered to your desktop
  • Mirror selected frames from your desktop to a mobile device
  • Share links to files, prototypes, or projects
  • Navigate teams and projects
  • Mark files and projects as favorites for fast access

  Note: It's not currently possible to edit or comment on files using the mobile app.

  Download the mobile app

  • Figma for iOS
  • Figma for Android

  Supported operating systems

  • Apple iPhone and iPad running at least iOS 14
  • Android mobile phones and tablets running at least Android 8

  Browse and search files

  When you open the Figma mobile app, you'll see your recent Prototypes and Files organized in their own section.

  

  There are a couple ways to find a file or prototype:

  • Browse the Recents tab to view files and prototypes you most recently opened
  • Click See all for a section to browse all your files or prototypes
  • Use the Search tab to find a specific file for prototype by name

  Tap on a file or prototype to open and view it.

  View a file

  With a file open:

  • Hold and drag your finger across your screen to pan around the file's canvas
  • Pinch the screen with two fingers to zoom in and out of the canvas

  You can also:

  1. Press to navigate between pages in a file
  2. Press to present a prototype
  3. Press to close the file
  4. Press to copy the file link and view sharing options

  

  View a prototype

  View a prototype to test interactions or to view static designs on a real device. If a prototype has no interactions, tap on the screen to navigate to the next frame.

  

  Prototypes have a hidden menu bar. To access it, press and hold the screen. The menu contains options to:

  • Switch between flow starting points
  • Restart the prototype from the flow's starting frame
  • View the file for the prototype
  • Toggle hotspot hints
  • Share the prototype link
  • Exit the prototype and return to the Recent tab

  

  Learn how to view prototypes on a mobile device →

  Mirror frames

  Use the Mirror tab of the mobile app to view frames that are selected in the file on your desktop.

  • View real-time edits to a frame on a mobile device
  • Preview how assets in your design look scaled to a device screen

  Learn how to mirror frames on a mobile device →

  Switch to a different workspace

  The Figma mobile app only displays files from one workspace at a time. If your account is part of a Figma Organization and you can't find your files, it's possible they're in a different workspace. Tap your organization's logo in the top-right corner to switch between workspaces.

  Learn more about working between workspaces →

  Note: It's not currently possible to switch between Figma accounts in the mobile app. You'll need to log out and sign in again using another account.

  Visit the Figma Forum to ask questions, share feedback, and connect with the Figma community!

• Color management in the desktop app

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Anyone on any team or plan can manage their color profile in the desktop app.

  You can only use color management in the Figma desktop app.

  • macOS: You must be running 10.11 (OS X El Capitan), or later.
  • Windows: You must be running Windows 8 or later in a 64-bit environment.

  Learn more about Figma's browser requirements.

  There are lots of terms used to describe color. The terms color space and color profile are often used interchangeably. In this article, we refer to the following definitions:

  • Color space: how an application or system implements a color model on a specific device.
  • Color profile: a standardized system for rendering colors.

  Figma can only export assets using the sRGB color profile.

  Figma in the browser

  In the browser, Figma uses a managed sRGB color profile. Figma will export any assets using the sRGB color profile. You can't change the color profile in the browser.

  Figma desktop app

  In the desktop app, your color profile can be managed or unmanaged.

  An unmanaged color profile lets you to use the color profile settings designated by your system's display settings. Your color space will be unmanaged by default.

  You also have the option to switch to the managed sRGB color profile. Having a managed color profile allows you to keep a consistent color space in both the browser and desktop app.

  Note: If you set your color space to Unmanaged, colors may render differently between team members or displays. Regardless of your desired color profile, Figma can only export assets using the sRGB color profile.

  Update your color space

  On the Figma desktop app, You can switch between using a managed (sRBG) or unmanaged color profile.

  You will need to restart Figma to apply these changes. Make sure you're connected to the internet and your changes are saved before updating.

  1. Open the Figma app.
  2. Click on the Figma menu
  3. Select Color Space from the options.
  4. Choose between sRGB or Unmanaged:
  5. Restart the Figma application to apply your changes.

  

• Adjust Figma's UI scale

  In the Figma desktop app, you can zoom in or out of the Figma interface to personalize your workspace.

  Scaling the size of the interface is useful if the default size is too small for your comfort or display.

  This includes the scale of the:

  • Sidebar in your file browser
  • Left and right sidebars in the Editor
  • Text size for the tools and icons in any panels, modals, and menus

  Keep in mind, increasing the scale of the interface will result in less working space in the canvas.

  Adjust interface scale

  Browser app

  If you want to adjust the size of the Figma interface in a browser, you can do so from the browser's View menu.

  1. Open a Figma design file.
  2. Click View from the browser's toolbar at the top of your window.
  3. Click Zoom. These steps may vary slightly between supported browsers.

  To revert your browser's zoom to 100%, click Actual size in the View menu.

  Desktop app

  1. In the Desktop app, click View from the menu bar.
  2. Hover over the Interface Scale option:
  3. Choose to:
     • Reset to Default
     • Make Larger
     • Make Smaller

  

  Keyboard shortcuts

  Mac:

  • Reset to Default: OptionCommand0
  • Make Larger: OptionCommand=
  • Make Smaller: OptionCommand-

  Windows:

  • Reset to Default: Ctrl+Alt+0
  • Make Larger: Ctrl+Alt+=
  • Make Smaller: Ctrl+Alt+-

  Tip! To zoom in or out of objects in the canvas, learn about adjusting your view settings in the Editor.

• Open links in the desktop app

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Supported on any Figma team or plan

  Mac: Must be running 10.11 (OS X El Capitan) or later.

  Windows: Must be running Windows 8 or later in a 64-bit environment.

  View minimum browser requirements for Figma →

  You can access your Figma files via their unique URL. These can be used to open the File in the browser, or in the Figma desktop app.

  There are a few different methods for opening Figma URLs in the desktop app.

  Note: Prototyping links can currently only be opened in the browser.

  When you open a File link

  When you click on a Figma link, Figma will open the link in the browser by default.

  If you have the desktop app installed, you'll see an alert when the File opens. Figma will ask you: Do you want to open this file in the Figma app?

  

  There are a few options available:

  • To continue to view the File in the browser, click Dismiss.
  • To only open the app now, uncheck the box next to Always open in the app and click the Open in app button.
  • If you'd like to open all Figma File links in the desktop app, click Open in app:

  Figma will open the desktop app and load the File. You will still be able to view the File in the browser, click the Open here instead link in the browser window:

  Tip! If you chose Always open in app, Figma will remember your decision. The next time you open a Figma URL you will be shown a loading screen in the browser.

  Open the current File in the desktop app

  If you want to view your current File in the desktop app, we have a Open in desktop app setting. When you select this, Figma will open your current file in the desktop app.

  1. Go to the menu in the top-left corner.
  2. Select Open in desktop app from the options:
  3. The File will be loaded in the Figma desktop app.

  Note: You will need to log in to the same account on the Browser and desktop app for this link to work.
  
  If you are logged into an account that doesn't have access to a File - or you're logged into different accounts - you will not be able to open or access the File.

  Update your link preferences

  If you want to open all Figma URLs in the desktop app, you can enable the Open links in desktop app setting. You can find this in your Preferences.

  You can only access this setting if:

  • You have the desktop app installed
  • You are using the browser version of Figma. This setting isn't available in the desktop app.

  1. Open the menu and hover over the Preferences option.
  2. Select the Open links in Figma app setting.
  3. A checkmark will be displayed next to the setting to show it is enabled. If there is a check next to the the setting already, you can select the setting again to disable it.