How Do I Import a Figma File Into Sketch?

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Figma is a vector graphics editor and design tool, created by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. Launched in October 2016 from Silicon Valley, it is the first vector editor with real-time collaboration capabilities. As of January 2019, Figma had raised $85 million in funding from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, and various angel investors.

Figma has been described as "the Google Docs of design tools" due to its ease of use and real-time collaboration features. It is used by designers at companies such as Dropbox, Airbnb, Uber, and Microsoft.

If you're a designer who uses Sketch but you're looking to switch to Figma, or you're just curious about how the two tools compare, this article is for you. We'll cover the basics of each tool and then go over how to import a Figma file into Sketch.

How to Import a Figma File Into Sketch

There are a few different ways to import a Figma file into Sketch:

1. The first way is to use the Sketch Toolbox. With this method, you'll need to have the Sketch Toolbox installed on your computer. Once you have the Sketch Toolbox installed, open it and search for "Figma." You should see the "Figma Importer" plugin listed.Click "Install" and then click "Close. "

2. The second way is to use the SketchRunner. With this method, you'll need to have the SketchRunner plugin installed on your computer. Once you have SketchRunner installed, open it and type "import." You should see the "Import From Figma" command listed. Click it and then select the file you want to import.

3. The third way, which is my preferred method, is to use InVision Studio. With InVision Studio, you can easily import both Sketch and Figma files. To do this, simply open InVision Studio and click on "File > Import." Then select the file you want to import.

Conclusion

So there you have it! Those are three different ways that you can import a Figma file into Sketch. I hope that this article was helpful for those of you who are looking to make the switch from Sketch to Figma.