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• Duplicate Community files

  Before you start

  Supported on any team or plan

  You need a Figma account to duplicate Community files

  Community files are FigJam or Figma design files that creators have shared with the Community. Files can contain libraries and UI, tools and processes, or other educational resources.

  Note: Licensing terms for Community files vary depending on if the file is free or paid. Learn more about Figma Community copyright and licensing →

  Every file has a resource page where you can view file information and preview the file or prototype. Interact with these previews like you would any regular embed.

  Note: You can purchase files directly from the Figma Community. Learn more about purchasing resources →

  

  Duplicate files

  Duplicate a file to add a copy of it to your drafts folder. This duplicate is an entirely new file, so you won’t be able to access any version history, comments, or permissions from the original file.

  Changes made to the original file are not reflected in duplicated files. You must duplicate the updated file to view any changes.

  You can't duplicate Community files when browsing Community as a team or organization admin. Make sure you're browsing on your own profile before trying to duplicate a file.

  1. Click Open in Figma, Open in FigJam, or Buy (paid files). 
     For paid Figma Design files, you can click Get free preview to trial the content before purchasing. Learn more about purchasing resources →

  2. Select the account and workspace you want to add the file to. 
     

     Note: You can't publish files to an individual profile from an organization workspace. If you plan on remixing the file, make sure to duplicate the file to your External teams workspace or a personal account. Who can publish Community resources →

     
  3. A copy of the file is added to your drafts. Every file you duplicate from the Community will have (Community) appended to the file name.
  4. To remove the file, delete it from your drafts.

  Remix Community files

  Figma encourages sharing and iterating on Community files. If you've duplicated a Community file and made it your own, you can also publish this file to the Community. Figma considers these files a remix. When you publish a remix, Figma will:

  • Add an attribution to the file page to show the original file and creators
  • Add this file to the Remixes section of the original file page
  • Create a remix page when there are more than three remixes of a file

  If there are more than three remixes of a file, select See all to view all remixes on a dedicated page.

  Note: You can't remix paid files.

• Use widgets in files

  Before you start

  Before you start

  Supported on any team or plan

  Only people with can edit access to the file can interact with widgets, including visitors in open sessions. This is because it's possible for widgets to edit or interact with other layers and objects in the file.

  If you are in an organization, you can run widgets approved by your organization.

  Widgets are custom objects that you can add to the Figma editor or FigJam board. They allow you to level up your sessions with different tools, data from external applications, or new ways to play.

  Unlike plugins which are only visible to individuals, widgets are objects that everyone in the file can see. You'll need to have can edit access to a file to add or use a widget. You can add as many widgets as you want and reposition them like any other object.

  Find widgets and other resources on the Figma Community. 

  Note: You can purchase widgets directly from the Figma Community. Learn more about purchasing resources →

  Add widgets

  You can add a widget from the Community or directly from a file in Figma or FigJam. You need to have can edit access to the file where you want to add a widget.

  Note: Licensing terms for Community files vary depending on if the widget is free or paid. Learn more about Figma's copyright and licensing →

  Add widgets from the Figma Community

  1. From the widget's Community page, click Try it out. If the widget is a paid widget, it is badged with “in-app purchases” and includes a time or usage-based free trial.
  2. If the widget can be run in both Figma and FigJam, select which product you’d like to run it in.

  Note: If the widget's creator included a playground file in the widget's listing, the option to select a product does not display.

  3. If prompted, select where you’d like to open the widget.

  You will be redirected to a draft Figma or FigJam file where you can try out the widget. To use the widget in a different file:

  • Figma design: Click Resources in the toolbar, navigate to the Widgets tab, and select the widget under Recents.
  • FigJam: Click More in the pile of recently used icons in the toolbar, navigate to the Widgets tab, and select the widget under Recents.

  

  Add widgets from Figma design

  1. Click Resources in the toolbar.
  2. From the Widgets tab, select from your recently used or saved widgets or search for a widget from the Community.
  3. Click on a widget to view its details.
  4. Click Add to add the widget to the current file.

  

  Add widgets from FigJam

  1. Hover over the pile of recently used icons in the toolbar.
  2. Click More.
  3. From the Widgets tab, select from your recently used widgets or click Browse more in Community to be redirected to the Community.
  4. Click on a widget to view its details.
  5. Click Add to add the widget to the current board.

  

  Remove widgets

  To remove all widgets from a file:

  1. Right-click the board or canvas, or open the file menu.
  2. Hover over Widgets.
  3. Click Select all widgets.
  4. Press Delete (Mac) or Backspace (Windows).

  Update widgets

  When a widget’s creator publishes a new version, the widget’s Community page is updated to that version. Widgets that have been added to files are not automatically updated to protect any information stored in the widgets.

  To check and see if a widget has an available update:

  1. Right-click on the widget.
  2. Hover over Widgets at the bottom of the menu.
  3. If there is an update available, select Update to latest version.

  Figma will replace the widget with the latest version and copy over any information from the previous version.

  If this breaks your widget or deletes any data, you can undo the update using the shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command Z
  • Windows: Ctrl Z

  View the version history of a widget

  Widget developers can add a description of their changes when they publish updates. You can use this information to decide if you want to update the widget.

  To view any widget updates:

  1. Right-click on the widget.
  2. Select View widget details.
  3. Click See more details in Community to open the widget's Community page.
  4. Scroll down to view any Version history.

  If you have any questions for the developer, you can leave a comment using the Add a comment field.

  Widget security and performance

  Widgets run third-party code and can open iFrames—inline windows that allow widgets to run HTML and JS code, or access external APIs, websites, and resources.

  Figma will let you know when you’re interacting with a widget:

  • View a widget’s name when you select it on the board
  • View a widget’s name and icon at the top of any iFrames

  

  Widgets can also access information about the file and any users in that file:

  • All layers and objects that are in the file
  • The username, ID, and avatar of any users in the file
  • Current cursor position of file participants
  • Current viewport—the area of the canvas or board that is visible on screen
  • The ID of selected layers or objects

  Network access

  Widget developers can voluntarily specify the domains that their widgets access. A widget’s Community page includes the scope of network access for that widget. By default, a widget can access any domain.

  The network access scope is indicated by one of the following labels.

  Label	Description
  	Unknown network access: Network access isn’t defined in the widget's manifest.json. The widget can access any domain.
  	Unrestricted network access: The widget can access any domain. A reasoning is provided by the developer.
  	Restricted network access: The widget can access only a specific set of domains.
  	No access to network: The widget cannot access any domains. Optionally, a developer may provide a reasoning.

  When network access is unrestricted, click Unrestricted network access to see the developer’s reasoning.

  When network access is restricted, click Restricted network access to see a list of the domains that the widget is permitted to access. If the developer specified a reasoning, the reasoning is also included. This is useful for users who want to understand a widget’s access scope before approving that widget for use.

  The enforcement of network access is limited only to requests made by the widget, such as requests to a public API. In a situation such as a widget rendering a website in a frame, network access limits only apply to the website's domain. Network access limits don’t affect the website’s resources.

  For example, suppose a widget is restricted to only figma.com and shows that page in Figma. The widget would be prevented from loading other sites, figma.com itself would still be able to load external resources needed to effectively run their website, such as scripts for Google Analytics.

  Approve organization widgets

  If you are in an organization, you can restrict widget use to approved widgets only. When enabled, members can only install and run widgets that organization admins approve. Approve organization widgets →

  Get help with widgets

  Figma does not provide support for third-party applications, including widgets.

  If you have questions about a widget or need help with an issue, we recommend reaching out to the developer. You can find the contact information on the widget’s Community page.

  Interested in making widgets? Figma's widget API supports both read and write functions, allowing you to view and edit existing layers as well as create new ones. Make widgets for the Figma Community →

  Use widgets in files shortcuts

  Use the table below to see the keyboard shortcuts and quick actions available for using widgets in files.

  Shortcut	Mac	Windows	Quick action
  Find more widgets	x	x	✓
  Select all widgets	x	x	✓

• Purchase Community resources

  You can purchase resources directly from the Figma Community using Figma’s payment platform.

  Note: We are unable to accept payments from users with Russian or Indian-based credit cards at this time.

  Find paid resources

  Use the filter options on the Community to browse for paid resources. You can filter by Paid, Free, and Paid + free. 

  Paid resources are identified with a badge. The badge varies depending on what type of payment method the resource is sold with:

  

  1. [Price]: You can buy this resource using a one-time payment. The badge reflects the total price.
  2. [In-app purchases]: You can try this resource before buying using a free trial. The trial may be time or usage-based. For example, a creator might offer a few features for free and set the rest behind a paywall. Or they might offer a 30-day trial before you have to purchase.
  3. [Price/mo]: You can buy this resource using a monthly subscription. The badge reflects the price per month.

  Note: If the price increases on an active subscription, you will be notified by email and an in-product notification at least 16 days before the increase takes effect. We won’t notify you if the price of a subscription decreases.

  4. [Third-party payment]: This resource is not sold through Figma's payment platform. You will be redirected to another site to purchase the resource.

  Note: Figma is unable to provide purchase or refund support for resources sold on other sites. You’ll need to contact the creator directly if you need assistance.

  Preview a paid resource

  Some paid resources include a content trial so you can preview the content before purchasing it.

  Content trials differ depending on the resource type:

  Files

  • Figma Design files: You can duplicate paid Figma Design files from Community and access the first page. Purchase to unlock the rest of the file.
  • FigJam files: You can preview the paid FigJam file’s contents from its Community page. Purchase to unlock the rest of the file.

  Plugins

  Not every plugin includes a free trial. Plugins with subscriptions include a seven-day trial by default unless the creator has customized the trial experience. If the plugin has a customized free trial experience, it will have an “In-app purchases” badge. Click Try it now from the plugin's Community page to begin the trial. 

  Widgets

  Not every widget includes a free trial. If the creator has included a free trial experience, the widget will have an “In-app purchases” badge. Click Try it now from the widget’s Community page to begin the trial. 

  Check out using Figma’s payment platform

  Before checking out, make sure you’re purchasing the resource on the correct account. Paid resources can only be accessed from the account they are purchased on.

  Note: Paid resources are not accessible on the Figma iOS apps. You can still access your paid resources on mobile web browsers.

  1. From the resource’s Community page, select Buy or Subscribe.
     If the resource includes a free trial, click Try it out to begin the trial. You’ll be prompted to purchase the resource once the trial is complete.
  2. Click Continue.
  3. Enter your payment details.
  4. Click Complete purchase.
  5. From the resource’s Community page, click Open to access the resource.

  Resource not what you expected? You can request an automatic refund within 24 hours of purchasing a resource from the Community.

  View your purchased resources

  You’ll find your purchased resources on the Community tab of your account settings. From there, you can view order details, contact the resource creator for support, or request a refund.

  To view your purchased resources:

  1. Open Figma in the file browser.
  2. Select your avatar in the top-right corner to open the account menu.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Select the Community tab.
  5. Scroll to Community purchases to view your purchase history.

  Manage your plugin subscriptions

  If you purchased a plugin subscription using Figma’s payment platform, you can manage your subscriptions from your Stripe customer portal. From your Stripe customer portal, you can:

  • Cancel or renew your subscriptions
  • Update your payment method
  • Change your billing information
  • Review your purchase history

  Note: If you subscribed to a plugin using a third-party payment site, you’ll need to contact the creator directly to manage your subscription.

  To access your Stripe customer portal:

  1. Open Figma in the file browser.
  2. Select your avatar in the top-right corner to open the account menu.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Select the Community tab.
  5. Under Community purchases, locate the subscription you want to manage.
  6. From the dropdown, select Manage subscription.
     You are redirected to your Stripe customer portal. You can use the settings to manage your subscriptions or update your payment method.

  Note: Plugin subscriptions are not refunded when canceled. You can cancel a plugin subscription to prevent it from being automatically renewed. You will still be able to access the plugin until the end of your current billing cycle.

• Request a refund for a Community resource

  Note: This article is for refunding resources purchased using Figma's payment platform. If you purchased a resource from a different site, you’ll need to contact the creator about their refund policy. Learn more about purchasing Community resources →

  Looking for help with troubleshooting your Figma plan subscription instead? Check out our Guide to billing article.

  You can request an automatic refund within 24 hours of purchasing a resource that was sold with a one-time payment.

  Plugin subscriptions are not refundable but you can cancel the subscription to prevent it from being automatically renewed. When you cancel a subscription, you can still access the plugin until the end of the current billing cycle. Learn more about managing plugin subscriptions →

  Request a refund within 24 hours

  1. From the file browser, select your avatar in the top-right corner to open the account menu.
  2. Select the Community tab.
  3. Under Community purchases, locate the resource you want to refund.
  4. From the options dropdown, select Request refund.

  5. Select a reason for requesting the refund.
  6. Click Confirm.

  Refunds take five to ten business days to appear on your account.

  Note: You can also access the Request refund option on the resource’s Community page.

  Request a refund after 24 hours

  You may request a refund after the 24 hour window has closed. However, requests made after 24 hours are subject to Figma's discretion.

  1. From the file browser, select your avatar in the top-right corner to open the account menu.
  2. Select the Community tab.
  3. Under Community purchases, locate the resource you want to refund.
  4. From the options dropdown, select Get support.
  5. Under request type, select Request a refund.
  6. Fill out the remaining fields.
  7. Click Send.

  If your refund request is approved, you’ll receive the refunded amount in five to ten business days. If your request was denied, you will be notified by email.

• Figma Community copyright and licensing

  Community resource licenses vary by resource type and if that resource is free or paid. See a breakdown of our different licenses below:

  Files

  Free files

  Free files are published under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This isn't a public domain license. Creators may choose to license a file under additional license types in addition to CC by 4.0.

  CC by 4.0 means that free files can be shared and adapted for any purpose, including commercial purposes:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

  Under CC BY 4.0, Community members need to give credit to the original creator.

  Paid files

  Paid files are published under the Community Paid Resource License. Creators may not offer commercial files under any other terms.

  In addition to the rights and restrictions set forth in the Community Paid Resource License, Users that purchase a paid file may:

  • Share the file contents with up to five team members
  • Incorporate the files contents into unlimited outputs (designs, applications, websites, etc.) Any output must be significantly different than the original files contents, require time, effort, and skill to produce, and not derive its primary value from the file contents itself.

  Users may not resell or redistribute the file other than as allowed above.

  Note: The free preview content included in paid Figma Design files is licensed under CC BY 4.0 as covered in the Free files section above.

  Plugins

  Free plugins

  By default, free plugins are published under the Community Free Resource License. Creators may choose to supplement or replace the Community Free Resource License with their own licensing terms.

  Under the Community Free Resource License, the plugin may be ran in files that will be used for any purpose. Users may not resell or redistribute the plugin.

  Additional terms may apply if the creator has supplemented or replaced the Community Paid Resource License. If you have questions about what the license allows, reach out to the plugin’s creator.

  Paid plugins

  Paid plugins are published under the Community Paid Resource License. Creators may choose to supplement the Community Paid Resource License with their own licensing terms. Under the Community Paid Resource License, the plugin may be ran in files that will be used for any purpose. Users may not resell, redistribute, or copy the plugin.

  Additional terms may apply if the creator has supplemented the Community Paid Resource License. If you have questions about what the license allows, reach out to the plugin’s creator.

  Widgets

  Free widgets

  By default, free widgets are published under the Community Free Resource License. Creators may choose to supplement or replace the Community Free Resource License with their own licensing terms.

  Under the Community Free Resource License, widgets may be run in files that will be used for any purpose. Users may not resell or redistribute the widget.

  Additional terms may apply if the creator has supplemented or replaced the Community Paid Resource License. If you have questions about what the license allows, reach out to the widget’s creator.

  Paid widgets

  Paid widgets are published under the Community Paid Resource License. Creators may choose to supplement the Community Paid Resource License with their own licensing terms. Under the Community Paid Resource License, the widget may be ran in files that will be used for any purpose. Users may not resell, redistribute, or copy the widget.

  Additional terms may apply if the creator has supplemented the Community Paid Resource License. If you have questions about what the license allows, reach out to the widget’s creator.

  File remixes

  To help with attribution, Figma tracks every time a Community member duplicates a file. This allows us to trace duplicated files back to the original creator.

  Remixes are files that have been published to the Community that originally came from another Community file.

  When you remix a file Figma will:

  • Add an attribution to the file page to show the original file and creator
  • Add this file to the Remixes section of the original file page.

  

  Note: Figma only tracks immediate connections between files. This includes attributions to the parent file on a remixed file, and any direct remixes on the original file page.

  Report a violation

  Outside of published remixes, Figma isn't able to track files to ensure appropriate attribution. If you notice that someone is not meeting these requirements, please contact Figma Support.