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Black bars appearing on export (only in desktop version)

  • July 7, 2025
  • 1 reply
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PolinaZagr

Hi!
I've recently run into a strange issue when exporting frames from the Figma desktop app (Windows). Some slides/frames export with black bars on the edges (top, bottom, or sides) - but only in certain cases. Here's what's happening:

  • Everything looks totally fine in the browser version - no black bars there.

  • The issue only affects some frames, not all.

  • In the editor, the frames look perfectly normal - the black bars only show up in exported images.

  • I’ve tried:

    • Reinstalling the desktop app

    • Clearing the cache  

    • Making sure all layers are aligned to whole pixels

    • Removing shadows and effects that might bleed outside the frame

    • Exporting in PNG, JPG, and SVG — same result


Has anyone else run into this?
Would love any ideas or workarounds. I’d really appreciate any help 🙏

Hope I explained it clearly English isn’t my first language, so I hope it all makes sense! 😩

 

1 reply

  • Figmate
  • 2235 replies
  • July 9, 2025

Hi ​@PolinaZagr,

 

I understand you're encountering a strange issue where some frames from the Figma desktop app (Windows) are exporting with black bars.


We've seen similar issues resolved by updating graphics drivers.

Could you please check that your GPU drivers are updated to the latest version, or try installing the newest version directly from your GPU provider's website (e.g., NVIDIA, Intel)? To check your GPU specifications please refer to this guide: View your graphics card specifications
 

Thanks,


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