How to open a .fig file
Quick, free ways to open Figma on any system.
A .fig file is a Figma Design File. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads Figma yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .fig file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .fig. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with Figma (import) or Figma desktop app.
- On Mac, use Figma (import) or Figma desktop app.
- On Linux, try Figma in the browser (import).
- Still stuck? Convert the .fig to pdf (export), which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .fig files
Windows
- Figma (import)
- Figma desktop app
macOS
- Figma (import)
- Figma desktop app
Linux
- Figma in the browser (import)
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Before you open it: Safe. A .fig file is design data; it does not execute.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .fig file?
Almost always because no installed app understands Figma. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open a .fig file?
Drag it onto the Figma file browser (web or desktop app) and Figma imports it as a new document. There is no standalone viewer for the format.
Can I open a .fig file without a Figma account?
Not really: a free Figma account is the practical route. Penpot, the open-source alternative, can import many .fig files if you want to avoid Figma entirely.