Figma Feature Highlight: Sketch Import | Figma Blog (opens in new tab)

Figma’s Sketch Import feature helps designers move from Sketch to Figma without rebuilding existing work. The post argues that it supports migration, cross-platform collaboration, and hybrid workflows while preserving much of a Sketch file’s structure and fidelity. Users can import files through drag-and-drop, the toolbar, or keyboard shortcuts.

Why Sketch Import Matters

• Eases the transition to Figma

  • Designers switching from Sketch can bring over previous projects instead of recreating them.
  • This lowers the cost and friction of adopting Figma.

• Supports cross-platform teams

  • Sketch is Mac-only, while Figma works across platforms.
  • Developers and teammates on Windows or Linux can import Sketch files to review designs and specs.

• Enables flexible workflows

  • Designers can continue working independently in Sketch and move files into Figma for critiques, comments, and collaboration with remote stakeholders.

Fidelity and Design-System Support

• The importer preserves:
  • Pages
  • Resizing constraints
  • Vectors and other design elements
• Sketch symbols are converted into Figma components.
• This is particularly useful for teams creating or maintaining shared design systems.
• Figma presents the importer as highly accurate, while recommending in-app support if a file does not import correctly.

How to Import a Sketch File

Users can import Sketch files in three ways:

• Drag and drop the file into Figma.
• Use the import option in the toolbar.
• Use:
  • Command + Shift + K on Mac
  • Control + Shift + K on Windows

Figma automatically creates a new Figma file containing the imported content.

Sketch Import is a practical bridge for teams adopting Figma: it preserves existing work while making collaboration and cross-platform access easier.