How To Open Figma File in Desktop App

If you’re new to the Figma desktop app and are struggling to open a Figma file, the demonstration below, featuring multiple methods with detailed steps, will get you covered.

Open Figma File in Desktop App

Open the Figma desktop app and wait for it to load. Now, look for the Import option and click on it.

Doing so, you’re displayed with two options, from which click on Import from computer.

Now, select the Figma file with the extension .fig that you want to open on the Figma desktop app by clicking on Open.

If you do it right, the file will be opened in a new tab in the Figma desktop app.

Wrapping Up

Congratulations on learning how to open a Figma file in the desktop app!

While this is the only way to open Figma files in the desktop app, if you don’t have access to the .fig file, get the Share link of the Figma file with editing capabilities. Later, duplicate the file and head back to the Figma desktop app to find it in the Recently viewed.