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Can Figma Read Sketch Files?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 1:32 am

Sketch and Figma are both design tools that allow designers to create user interfaces and prototypes. But can Figma read Sketch files?

The short answer is yes, but there are some caveats. First, Sketch only exports to .sketch format, so you’ll need to use a converter tool to export your Sketch file to .fig format.

PRO TIP: Figma and Sketch are two different design tools and as such, they are not compatible with each other. This means that you cannot open Sketch files in Figma and vice versa. If you try to do so, you will likely encounter errors and your design will not be displayed correctly.

Second, not all features and plugins are supported when exporting from Sketch to Figma. And finally, some complex nested symbols and groups can cause problems when importing into Figma.

Overall, though, it’s possible to import Sketch files into Figma with few problems. And since both tools are widely used in the design community, being able to transfer files between them is a valuable skill for any designer to have.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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