If you’ve ever lost hours of work due to forgetting to hit “Save,” you’re not alone. Fortunately, Figma was built to eliminate that problem entirely. As a cloud-native design tool, Figma autosaves your work automatically and continuously, ensuring your progress is always secure—no manual saving required.
Real-Time Cloud Saving
Figma runs in the browser and stores your files in the cloud. That means as soon as you make a change—whether you move a layer, adjust a color, or tweak a prototype—Figma instantly saves that update. You don’t need to press Ctrl+S or worry about a power outage interrupting your flow. Everything is stored on Figma’s servers in real time.
This is especially useful when collaborating with others. Since everyone is working on the same source of truth, every contributor sees changes live and in sync, with no need for file syncing, uploads, or downloads.
What About Version Control?
Figma’s autosave also includes version history. You can view past versions of your file, see who made what changes, and even restore earlier versions if needed. This is ideal for experimenting with design directions, running reviews, or undoing accidental changes made by you or collaborators.
To view your version history, simply click on File > Show Version History. From there, you can browse timestamps, collaborators’ edits, and name key checkpoints.
What If I’m Offline?
Figma primarily works online, but the desktop app has limited offline functionality. If you lose your internet connection while working in the desktop app, Figma will still allow you to make changes to files that are already open. Once your connection is restored, the app automatically syncs those changes back to the cloud.
However, offline support isn’t perfect, so it’s best to treat Figma as an always-connected tool. You won’t be able to open new files or access cloud libraries when offline.
Final Thoughts
So, does Figma autosave? Absolutely—and that’s one of its best features. With real-time cloud saving, built-in version history, and collaborative sync, Figma makes lost work a thing of the past. Whether you’re designing solo or working in a team, you can focus on your creativity without ever worrying about hitting “Save.”
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