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Does moving a Figma file to another workspace change the file URL or break frame links?

  • February 6, 2026
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LHDesignTeam

Hi all — looking for clarity on Figma file URL behavior when moving files between workspaces.

Scenario:

  • I am the owner of a Figma design file.

  • The file currently lives in a workspace where I am not a member (I have direct access to the file).

  • I want to move the file into another workspace where I am an admin.

  • I am moving the file, not duplicating it.

  • The file is linked from external tools (e.g., Asana) using frame-level links (node-id).

Question:
When moving a file to a different workspace:

  • Does the file’s canonical URL / file key change?

  • Do existing frame-level links (node-id links) continue to work?

  • Is link breakage only expected if frames are deleted/recreated or the file is duplicated?

I’ve tested this with a sample file and observed that the file key and node-id remain the same, but I’ve seen conflicting guidance about whether moving a file across workspaces creates a “new URL.”

Would appreciate confirmation from anyone who’s done this in production or has insight into how Figma handles file identity during workspace moves.
 

Thanks in advance!