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 table, checked against each service's help pages.
How to send FIG files without changing them
- Open Share Large Video Files in any browser and choose Get a link (or Send by email).
- Drop FIG files on the upload box, or pick a whole folder. Up to 20 GB and 1000 files per transfer.
- Optional: add a password, a download limit or an expiry under More options.
- 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.
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