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Can My Laptop Run Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:01 am

Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool – think Adobe Illustrator, but with real-time collaboration and built-in version control. It’s the first interface design tool with real-time collaboration, which means multiple people can work on the same file at the same time. And because it’s all vector-based, it scales beautifully to any screen size or resolution.

So can your laptop run Figma? The short answer is: probably! Figma is a web-based application, which means as long as you have a modern web browser, you should be able to use Figma.

Here are the minimum system requirements for Figma:

  • A modern web browser (we recommend the latest version of Google Chrome)
  • An Internet connection
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • Screen resolution of 1024x768px or higher

If you’re not sure what version of Chrome you have, you can download the latest version here. And if you’re using an older computer or web browser, don’t worry – you can still use Figma! We have a lightweight mode that runs great on older browsers and computers.

So there you have it – as long as you have a modern web browser and an Internet connection, you should be able to use Figma!

PRO TIP: If you are wondering whether your laptop can run Figma, the answer is most likely yes. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you download and install Figma.

First, Figma is a resource-intensive program. It requires a significant amount of RAM and processing power to run smoothly. If your laptop is older or has limited resources, it may struggle to run Figma properly.

Second, Figma is not available for Windows XP or earlier. If you’re using an older version of Windows, you’ll need to upgrade before you can install Figma.

Finally,Figma is a fairly new program. It’s constantly being updated and improved, which means that new features and bug fixes are released on a regular basis. Be sure to keep yourFigma installation up-to-date to ensure that you’re getting the best possible experience.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.