Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool – the first of its kind – which is primarily web-based, with Mac and Windows versions in development. It was created by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace in 2012, while they were both working at design startup Dropbox.
Figma is used by designers at companies like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and Salesforce; by startups like Medium, Slack, and Intercom; and by design agencies like IDEO, R/GA, and Framer. It’s also used in education, with design programs at UC Berkeley, Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, and more using Figma in the classroom.
You can use Figma to work on everything from low-fidelity wireframes to detailed interface designs, vector illustrations, user flows, and interactive prototypes. And because it’s all stored in the cloud, you can access your work from anywhere – on your computer, phone, or tablet – and share it with anyone you want.
Figma is free to use for individuals and teams of up to 3 people. For larger teams and enterprises, we offer a Figma Organization plan with additional features and security controls.
There are currently no plans to release a Figma desktop app for Mac or Windows. However, you can use the Figma web app on any platform with an up-to-date web browser.
Firstly, Figma is not currently available as a native Mac app, so you will need to run it in a Windows emulator such as Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion. Secondly, Figma’s performance on Mac may not be as smooth as on Windows due to the way that these emulators work. Finally, because Figma is still in beta, there may be bugs which could cause crashes or other problems. For these reasons, it is advisable to back up any files you are working on before using Figma on Mac.
So can you download Figma on a Mac? The answer is no – at least not yet.
The Figma team is currently focusing on developing the web app and has no plans to release a desktop app for Mac or Windows at this time.
