I am using Figma from almost 2 years. It’s a great tool. Previously I was using Windows 10 yet recently switched to Linux(Ubuntu). Figma doesn’t have any official release for Linux. There are some Unofficial desktop versions but they are “BUGGY”. I request you guys to release an official Figma desktop app for Linux.
2 years old thread and still no update. Things got even worse with the blocking of agents in linux. Please do something, we love Figma and we are here waiting. There are many skilled devs in Linux community. Just work with them…
I switched to Linux full time. Because exhausted about windows and Mac !
I am Senior ui-ux/graphic designer and I use Figma too!
We want a support on Linux. If you do it I know at least 60% of my community will switch to Linux.
So be part of the future of OS and do a port on Linux this will definitely make the things going better for everyone!!!
+1 Need Figma official Ubuntu Desktop app.
Voted, we’re gradually shifting towards Linux and we’d love the official app.
For anyone that can’t wait, here is an awesome workaround GitHub - Fmstrat/winapps: Run Windows apps such as Microsoft Office/Adobe in Linux (Ubuntu/Fedora) and GNOME/KDE as if they were a part of the native OS, including Nautilus integration. if set up correctly it’s a near-native experience. I tried it with MS Office over 2 years and it never broke
I’m a Figma plugin developer. The lack of the dev tools in the web version is a major issue for me. I’d love to stay in my Linux environment when developing Figma plugins. Thank you for considering our suggestion!
Hey there y’all, I switched fully to Linux after trying it (for development purposes) and I really like it here but the thing is there is NO FIGMA official app. Me and many ppl here on campus have switched to Linux and it would be good to have native support for Linux. since the browser version doesn’t really have a clue what’s inside the system like fonts… and also the IRONY of the this article is mad. It literally says “At Figma, we believe everyone should have access to design tools.” and yet here we are
I’d love an official Linux app because it does not work with standard Wine.
I have been using an unofficial implementation for some time now (Figma-linux) and would love an officially supported app which does not randomly get unsolved issues like not being able to edit text 😢
idk how big a linux Figma userbase would be but for the minority (3k gh stars) i think this could be great
It would be great if this could be reconsidered since this is the reason that I’ve yet to switch to Figma. A lot of developers are on Linux, and if you want them to use Figma for their apps, it is a necessity to have an official Linux app.
I am living proof that statement is bs
Yes. With Chromebook having Linux support it will then support all major OS systems and hardware.
Hello Figma team, i know that you do not want to create linux official app, because it’s not a main trend, and it’s open source (linux) which is against all the big tech companies. But linux is the future not bloated windows.
I’m also linux user and sticking to only using web browser which is a shame because i’m lacking functionalities which i would like to use on linux too, where is the freedom of choice?
please add official linux app
+1 I also really want a linux version, dont want to be stuck with using browser version.
id like to see this as well
When I have to work with a live dev environment that runs under Linux at my workplace, I have no choice but to use the web version, unless I work from home and have my desktop open just to run Figma. I don’t see why an electron app would be that time-consuming to build for linux. At least make wine work, if you’re unwilling to give us native support.
+1 Figma is the only reason that makes me stay on bloated windows.
Because of the nearing end of university and the nearing end of security updates for Windows 10 I will move in a couple of months to Linux and if there will be no Linux version of Figma by then, I’ll switch to a different tool.
I have seen Gravit Designer (gravit.io) rise and fall (i.e. getting bought up by Corel Draw and eliminated), and will not sell my heart to a software, no matter how good it is.
I really don’t understand why Figma has so many neat tools for developers but neglect the OS used by a huge segment of the developer population.
Dear Figma Team and Community,
As a long-time user of Figma, I want to express my strong support for the creation of a native Linux client. 🌟
Increasing Linux User Base: More and more designers and developers are switching to Linux due to its open-source nature and performance benefits. A native Linux client would be welcomed with open arms by the growing community! 🌍
Improved Performance: Native applications are optimized for specific platforms, making them faster and more efficient. While the browser-based version of Figma works, a native client would reduce resource consumption and increase overall user experience. ⚡
Offline Accessibility: While Figma is fantastic online, we all know how important it is to have the flexibility of working offline—a native Linux client could make this possible without relying on a browser. 🌐❌
Consistency Across Platforms: Currently, Figma's native clients are available for macOS and Windows, but Linux is often left out. We deserve the same experience as other platforms, without having to jump through hoops. 🔄
Electron Frameworks are Already Here: Applications like VS Code already utilize frameworks like Electron to build cross-platform apps for multiple Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Arch). If VS Code can do it, there is no reason why Figma can't too! 📦✨
A Dedicated Linux Experience: Linux users are a passionate and dedicated community, and providing them with a native Figma client would further cement Figma's commitment to supporting all platforms. 🔧💡
Many of us have been waiting patiently for a native solution, and we truly believe that Figma has the potential to make this happen. The demand is there, the community is there, and we are eager to see Figma expand its reach to Linux. 💬💪
Please consider this request as a call to action, not just for us, but for the future of design on Linux. Let’s make it happen! 🙏
As a full stack developer on Ubuntu I can confirm I’m struggling with web version of Figma. It’s requires GPU acceleration (awful w/o it) which then often leads to annoying delay lags for the whole Chrome browser.
Native Linux client would solve this issue and many others.
Since Figma is made in Electron, besides any os-specific features, it wouldnt be difficult to build a Linux version
Where I work, everyone uses Ubuntu. When I share it to the team I either need to export, or rely on the web version.
To the devs that might read this, please don’t rely only on X11 support.
Modern mainstream distros such as Ubuntu, popular desktop environments like GNOME, KDE Plasma 5, all use Wayland by default for quite a while.
Wayland support can be enabled far easier when building, but not every Electron app can be configured for Wayland support after.
Just make one for Linux guys.
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