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How to Save a Local .fig Copy from Figma

This guide explains how to download a .fig file from Figma to import into Grida.

Note: The .fig file format is proprietary and subject to change without notice. If you encounter issues importing .fig files, please report it to us or contact support. Your feedback helps us keep imports working smoothly.

Requirements​

  • You need at least can view access to the file
  • The file owner must not have restricted copying and sharing
  • If you don't see the "Save local copy" option, contact the file owner

In Figma Desktop or Web​

  1. Open your Figma file
  2. Click Main menu (top-left corner)
  3. Go to File → Save local copy...
  4. Choose a location on your computer
  5. Click Save

The file will be saved with a .fig extension (Figma Design files).

File Location by Operating System​

After saving, you can find your .fig files in the location you selected:

macOS

  • Default Downloads folder: ~/Downloads/
  • Custom locations: Wherever you chose during save

Windows

  • Default Downloads folder: C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\
  • Custom locations: Wherever you chose during save

Linux

  • Default Downloads folder: ~/Downloads/
  • Custom locations: Wherever you chose during save

What's Inside a .fig File?​

A .fig file contains:

  • All pages (canvases) in your Figma document
  • Complete node hierarchy with properties
  • Vector data, fills, strokes, and effects
  • Text content and styling
  • Component definitions and instances

Not included:

  • Version history
  • Comments
  • Connection to the original file (imported file will be treated as new)

Importing into Grida​

Once you have a .fig file:

  1. Open Grida Canvas playground
  2. Click the logo menu (top-left)
  3. Select Import Figma
  4. In the .fig File tab, click Select .fig File
  5. Choose your downloaded .fig file
  6. Review the pages that will be imported
  7. Click Yes, Import

Each Figma page will become a Grida scene.

Note: Components in the imported file will become new main components. Instances will connect to these new components and won't receive updates from the original Figma file.

Troubleshooting​

Can't find "Save local copy" option

  • The file owner may have restricted copying and sharing
  • You may not have sufficient access permissions (need at least "can view")
  • Contact the file owner to request access or to download the file for you

"Failed to parse .fig file"

  • Ensure the file is a valid .fig file downloaded from Figma
  • Try downloading the file again
  • Check if the file is corrupted (file size should be reasonable)
  • The .fig format may have changed (see warning above)

"No pages found"

  • The .fig file may be empty or contain no canvas nodes
  • Open the file in Figma to verify it has content