How to Make a Copy of a Figma File

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to duplicate a Figma file in your project dashboard.

Quick summary

Making a copy of a Figma file is done by right-clicking the file in your project dashboard and selecting the Duplicate option. The duplicated file is instantly added to your Figma project without affecting the original.

Steps

On the project's main dashboard, find and right-click the Figma file you want to make a copy of.
Select Duplicate from the list of context menu options.
A new copy of the Figma file will be created and automatically added to your project.

📌 Why this matters

Duplicating a Figma file is a critical workflow step for designers who need to create backups, experiment with variations, or hand off copies to collaborators without risking the original design. This feature saves time by eliminating the need to manually recreate files and ensures design assets are safely versioned. For teams working across multiple projects, the ability to quickly copy and share Figma files directly from the dashboard improves collaboration efficiency. Understanding how to duplicate files correctly helps prevent accidental overwrites and keeps design workflows organized.

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