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Vasil Enev
Vasil Enev
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May 8, 2025 1:44 PM UTC
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[FIXED] I'm experiencing extreme 20-30+ sec lag when copying components, after yesterday's update (May 7)

Hi all,

 

I’m writing here to find some assistance or potentially a solution to a bug with figma design. After yesterday’s config announcements and updates on Figma App, I started experiencing extreme lag when copying specific complex components or pages/sections that include such components. My workflow includes multiple (Ctrl+C) copying commands and when I hit copy Figma freezes for about 20-30+ seconds (until it’s copied to clipboard). I didn’t have this problem before the update yesterday. (May 7)

 

I tested everything - clearing cache, resetting the app, moving main components to different pages, trying figma in multiple browsers (I usually use the Windows App) - nothing works.

 

The file has around 900+ variables and numerous main components. The memory usage of the file is at 14% and that shouldn't be an issue.

 

I notice when I duplicate with Ctrl+D it works normally or when dragging a component to copy it while holding Alt, however just the Ctrl+C command makes figma freezes/lag and I assume it’s an issue with the ‘Copy to Clipboard’ background process.

 

This is critically slowing my process, and I would love some help!

Thank you in advance,

Vasil

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    Tom Reem
    Tom ReemSolution
    Figmate
    May 16, 2025 12:26 AM UTC

    Hi ​@Vasil Enev and everyone — good news! I’ve confirmed with the team that this issue should now be resolved.

     

    ​@Daniel79 and ​@vivzapp, when you have a moment, try refreshing Figma and testing again. If you’re still running into trouble, feel free to reply here so we can take a closer look.

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    Tom Reem
    Figmate
    Tom Reem
    Figmate
    May 8, 2025 5:52 PM UTC

    Hey ​@Vasil Enev,

    Thanks for calling this out, and sorry to hear you’re running into trouble. We’d like to take a deeper look into what’s going on — when you have a moment, could you open a support ticket and include:

    • a short video showing exactly what you’re trying to copy
    • the file you’re copying from
    • any other details you think might help us reproduce the issue.

    Once that’s in, someone from our team will take a closer look and help get it sorted. Appreciate you flagging this!

    Vasil Enev
    Vasil EnevAuthor
    New Member
    May 8, 2025 5:56 PM UTC

    Thank you for the reply ​@Thomas Reem .

    I will submit a ticket shortly!

      Tom Reem
      Figmate
      Tom Reem
      Figmate
      May 10, 2025 1:48 AM UTC

      Appreciate you taking the time to do that, ​@Vasil Enev — and thanks for your patience as we work to get this sorted out. 🙏 

      Daniel79
      Daniel79
      New Member
      May 13, 2025 8:55 PM UTC

      I’m experiencing the exact same issue. Copying and pasting complex components was flawless until the May 7th update.

       

      Specs: MacBook Pro M1 Pro (14”, 32GB RAM)

       

      Since the update, Figma freezes for 2-5 seconds every time I copy/paste. It’s extremely frustrating, especially as I do this constantly in my workflow. The lag even causes delayed cursor actions, so I sometimes end up accidentally dragging elements across the canvas after the freeze ends. It’s becoming a major productivity issue.

       

      Any updates or fixes in progress?

      vivzapp
      vivzapp
      New Member
      May 14, 2025 6:17 AM UTC

      i am also experiencing the same issue from Today, with (Command+C).
      Device:  MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
      Version: maxOS Big Sur 11.7.10 (20G1427)

      Tom Reem
      Figmate
      Tom Reem
      Figmate
      May 14, 2025 9:05 PM UTC

      Hey ​@Daniel79 and ​@vivzapp,

       

      Thanks for flagging this and sharing those details — sorry to hear this is affecting your workflow. I checked in on the status from the original report, and the engineering team is actively working on a fix.

       

      In the meantime, it would be helpful if you could write in with the following as well:

      • a short video showing what you're trying to copy
      • the file you're copying from
      • any other context that might help us reproduce the issue.


      This will help us make sure we're aligned and covering all the angles — either way, we’ll follow up here as we get more updates. Appreciate your patience and collaboration!

      Tom Reem
      Figmate
      Tom ReemSolution
      Figmate
      May 16, 2025 12:26 AM UTC

      Hi ​@Vasil Enev and everyone — good news! I’ve confirmed with the team that this issue should now be resolved.

       

      ​@Daniel79 and ​@vivzapp, when you have a moment, try refreshing Figma and testing again. If you’re still running into trouble, feel free to reply here so we can take a closer look.

        Vasil Enev
        Vasil EnevAuthor
        New Member
        May 16, 2025 7:05 AM UTC

        Hi ​@Thomas Reem , this is absolutely awesome! I was able to reset Figma and the issue is fixed after today’s update (May 16)! Much love!

        Thank you,
        Vasil

          Tom Reem
          Figmate
          Tom Reem
          Figmate
          May 16, 2025 5:56 PM UTC

          Awesome! Appreciate you confirming, ​@Vasil Enev — really glad to hear it. 💯 Thanks again for your patience and have a great weekend. 🙌🏻

          Bahaa Hawari
          Bahaa Hawari
          New Member
          Jul 21, 2025 12:34 PM UTC

          Hi ​@Tom Reem ,

          I'm writing to report that I am experiencing the same issue, when copying and pasting both simple or complex components current Figma tab freezes for 2-5 seconds each and every time, last time I was able to use flawlessly was at the July 9th update.

          I have already tried clearing my cache and restarting Figma with no luck.

          Is there a ticket or a thread I can follow for updates on this? Please let me know if you need any more information from my side.

          Thanks for your help.

          Device: Apple Macbook Pro,  M1 Pro, 16GB
          Software: Sequoia 15.5 (24F74)

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