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Can I Save a Figma File Locally?

Last updated on November 30, 2022 @ 5:05 am

If you’re new to Figma, you may be wondering if it’s possible to save your work locally on your computer. The short answer is yes!

Figma is a cloud-based design tool, which means that your projects are saved online by default. However, there are times when you may want or need to save a copy of your work locally, on your own computer.

There are a few different ways to do this:

  • 1. Use the ‘Save as..’ function

    You can use the ‘Save as.’ function in the File menu to save a copy of your project locally. This is a good option if you only need to save one or two files.

  • 2. Export files

    You can also export individual files or groups of files from Figma. To do this, select the file or group of files that you want to export, then click ‘File > Export’.

  • 3. Download projects as .fig files

    If you need to download an entire project, you can do so by going to ‘File > Download as. > .fig’. This will download the project as a .fig file, which can be opened in Figma on any computer.

Conclusion

Whether you’re new to Figma or just need to save a local copy of your work, it’s easy to do! Just use the ‘Save as.’ function, export individual files, or download projects as .fig files.

PRO TIP: If you are working on a Figma file locally, it is important to note that any changes you make will only be saved to your local copy. If you want to save your changes to the Figma cloud, you will need to export your file.
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