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Jan_Dugovic
January 26, 2021

Let us design on tablets/mobile (Fully featured Figma for iOS and Android)

  • January 26, 2021
  • 88 replies
  • 26887 views
  1. Describe the problem you’re experiencing and how your idea helps solve this

I like to work on my iPad Air with Apple Pencil. It’s great in Miro app. Lets me deal with comments or make small adjustments while away from the big screen.

Now Figma is not very useful on mobile browsers. Most tools are disabled.
One workaround is Figurative app but that is only marginally better and not developed for the last few months.

  1. Add as much context as possible (screenshots, Figma files, mockups, etc.)

  2. Ask questions to bring the community into the conversation
    (e.g. Does anyone else experience this? Is anyone using a plugin or workaround to help solve this?, etc.

Anyone tried this on Android tablets? Some funky workarounds like connecting keyboards or hacking browser settings?

I guess it’s okay on Windows based tablets and convertibles, at least non ARM based ones.

What about phones?

And what about proper companion app, like Miro has?

Thanks!

88 replies

dan.taylor
New Participant
July 2, 2024

Yeah BlackMagic’s port is one of the most impressive iPad ports I’ve ever seen. They actually took it seriously and even have hidden areas from the PC version that are fully fleshed out too.

Rosie4
July 4, 2024

Dear Figma Team,

I’m requesting two enhancements to improve Figma on iPad:

  1. A fully functional Figma app for iPad with complete editing capabilities.
  2. Support for using iOS-installed fonts in the Figma web version on iPad.

These changes would significantly enhance the usability of Figma for iPad users and expand creative options.

Thank you for considering these enhancements.

Dev_nextcode
July 4, 2024

I agree they should implement a full operative Figma app for tablets. I use a Samsung Tab S9 and I can edit with chrome as easy as in my PC, but IDK why if it already runs in explorer they dont make a full edit app for tablets as well

matteogonzalez
July 16, 2024

Yes, I just bought the iPad M4, and it’s running well
So they could totally make an iPad app

Anthony35
July 18, 2024

Can they enable Figma to work on an iPad Air or iPad Pro fully unlocked?

matteogonzalez
August 2, 2024

You can actually use it on Safari, or Google. The problem is that they have to do improvements about the touchscreen

Peonkun
August 6, 2024

Im all in with iPad Pro M4 on the go. Please make it happen. 🙏

Milton_Winroth
August 9, 2024

I would also love to use Figma on Ipad to be able to use it with the touch functionality! I just got a notification on my desktop to upgrade to the new Figma installer and noticed that the iPad app have been renamed to FigJam and have a new app icon instead of being called Figma and using the logo. Could this mean that they are about to release a full on Figma app for iPad? I certainly hope so at least, fingers crossed.

August 9, 2024

Does anyone have feedback on using the apple pencil pro in Figma on the ipad M2 or M4?

I’ve seen limited info and seems like the pencil pro doesn’t work on Figma on the ipad, is this correct?

August 15, 2024

As I progress through my career path, laptop has become less useful for me. I mainly use an iPad for everything now. It can join meetings (share screen, wide angle camera, reliable mic, etc.), taking notes, edit photos (hobbyist photographer).

Figma is the only thing I need that doesn’t support iPad right now is kind of a bummer.