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Erasmus
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July 27, 2026
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[Resolved] Copy file and export issue

  • July 27, 2026
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Hi everyone

Figma file I’ve been editing for days and months as file owner.
Now I can’t seem to be able to copy elements on it, share the file, rename it etc. And this started immediately after an update.

I can design on the file but i can’t use AI features

Please can someone help me urgently? thank you!

[Moderator note: This post’s title was changed from Figma no working properly, after an update to [Bug] Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

Best answer by Tom Reem

Hi ​@Jeyson Lopez — thanks for reporting this, and I've got some good news.

I checked in with our Engineering team, and they've pushed a fix. Copying and exporting should be working as expected now.

Give your tab a refresh and let me know how it goes.

I'm continuing to monitor reports and will follow up if anything changes.

55 replies

casanuestrokater
New Member
July 27, 2026

Today I am trying to export a frame as a jpeg from a file of which I am the owner and only user. I have a free account, and when I try to export I get a pop up that says “You are not allowed to export this file”. How can I fix it?

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lukec26
New Member
July 27, 2026

Our files are now unlinked from all published library after reload during the last 30 min or so. The library are published and still discoverable but we’re still unable to link it back. This is accompanied with variable entry been completely missing from the page as well as not been able to copy anything within the design.

[Moderator note: This post was merged from All publish library is now unlinked into Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

Ben24
New Member
July 27, 2026

Same here!! After the most recent figma update, Our company work is being delayed as for some reason all of our accounts cannot access our design system libraries from files. Asset shows No libraries here (although there was) and when pressing on browse, the list of design system libraries open but “Add to file” CTA isnt doing anything  (see screenshot), 

We cannot even go to the design system file and copy/paste into the desired file as it notifies that “Not allowed” (see screen shot) although we are all editors.



 


 



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Patrik Melis
New Member
July 27, 2026

It seems like I am unable to export anything afte rthe recent update.

 

The Export action is missing in the Properties panel. Using shortcut Shift + Command + E throws “You are not allowed to export this file”.

I'm the sole owner of the file/team/project - all levels. 

Anyone experiencing same issue?

[Moderator Note: Merged from “Unable to export any frame”]

Sergio Cameira
New Member
July 27, 2026

I have the exact same problem!! Can’t copy (although if i click and drag with the option key down it does copy frames), and share settings don’t work/open. Also can’t export anything!!

[Moderator note: This post was merged from I cannot copy anything in my own files (but can edit) into Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

Sadleder Bernd
New Member
July 27, 2026

Same issue - i cannot copy layer in any of my files.

[Moderator note: This post was merged from I cannot copy anything in my own files (but can edit) into Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

Hvdrien
New Member
July 27, 2026

Just like everyone else here, i’ve got the same issue… Damn…

[Moderator note: This post was merged from I cannot copy anything in my own files (but can edit) into Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

janani.ramesh
New Member
July 27, 2026

Same here :( It’s been happening for about 20 mins now.
[Moderator note: This post was merged from I cannot copy anything in my own files (but can edit) into Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

Jeyson Lopez
New Member
July 27, 2026

Just updated to the new version and the export tool has disappeared. The share prototype button also just doesn’t do anything. It tries to load but then closes the window. I have to share a prototype with a client today. Anybody else encountering this problem?

[Moderator note: This post was merged from Upgrade broke Figma into [Bug] Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]

Isaac Fernández
New Member
July 27, 2026

Sensitive*

My design systems haven't been working properly since the last update. Additionally, I'm getting the message "You do not have permission to copy this file" on my own files. Please help.

[Moderator note: This post was merged from Sensible problems after the update into [Bug] Copy file and export issue on 27-Jul-2026.]