# How to send FIG files

FIG (Figma local copy) files are often too big for email and chat apps. Here is how big they get and how to send them exactly as they are.

_Source: https://sharelargefilesfree.com/send-fig-files · Updated 2026-10-13_

**Quick answer:** To send a large FIG file, upload it to Share Large Video Files (up to 20 GB, no account) and share the download link: the file arrives unchanged. A website design .fig file is about 100 MB, more than most email providers accept.

## What is a FIG file?

A .fig file is a local copy of a Figma design file, made with "Save local copy" from the File menu. Figma normally keeps files in the cloud, so a .fig is used to hand a file to another team or account, to archive a project or to keep a backup outside Figma.

A .fig includes the pages, frames, components and images in that file. Image-heavy files, such as marketing sites with lots of photography, can run to hundreds of MB.

Extensions: .fig.

## How big are FIG files?

| File | Typical size |
| --- | --- |
| A small UI or wireframe file | about 1 to 20 MB |
| A website design with photography | roughly 50 to 300 MB |
| A large product file with many pages and images | roughly 300 MB to 1 GB |

## Which apps can send one?

Can you send a website design .fig file (about 100 MB) as an attachment?

| App | Limit | Fits? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gmail | 25 MB per email | No, send a link |
| Outlook.com | 20 to 25 MB per email | No, send a link |
| WhatsApp (document) | 2 GB per file | Yes |
| Telegram | 2 GB per file | Yes |
| Facebook Messenger | 100 MB per file | Yes |
| Discord (free) | 20 MB per file | No, send a link |
| Slack | 1 GB per file | Yes |
| WeTransfer (free) | 3 GB per transfer | Yes |
| **Share Large Video Files** | 20 GB per transfer | Send the link anywhere |

Limits from our [file size limits by app](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/file-size-limits-by-app) table, checked against each service's help pages.

## How to send FIG files without changing them

1. Open [Share Large Video Files](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/) in any browser and choose **Get a link** (or **Send by email**).
2. Drop FIG files on the upload box, or pick a whole folder. Up to 20 GB and 1000 files per transfer.
3. Optional: add a password, a download limit or an expiry under More options.
4. Copy the link (or show the QR code) and send it by chat or email. The recipient downloads the original file, byte for byte.

## Tips for sending FIG files

- Components from team libraries are not all included, so publish or send the library file too.
- Version history and comments stay in the original cloud file, not in the .fig.
- Compress oversized images in Figma before exporting if the file is huge.
- For view-only review, sharing a Figma link may be easier; send a .fig when the recipient needs their own copy.

## How to open a FIG file

Open a .fig by importing it into **Figma** (browser or desktop app on Windows and Mac): use the import option in the file browser or drag the file in. Phones cannot import .fig files.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I open a .fig file?

Import it into Figma, either from the import option in the file browser or by dragging it in. It then becomes a normal cloud file in your account.

### Does a .fig file include comments and version history?

No. Those stay with the original Figma file. The .fig holds the current design content.

### Why send a .fig file instead of a Figma link?

A .fig gives the recipient an independent copy, for example when moving work between organisations or archiving a finished project.