Design & 3D · .sketch
What Is a Sketch File?
A .sketch file is a design file from the Sketch app for Mac.
- Extension
- .sketch
- Full name
- Sketch design file
- Type
- Design & 3D
- Developed by
- Sketch B.V.
Free Sketch Tools
These run in your browser. Your Sketch files are never uploaded.
About Sketch Files
Sketch is a Mac app for designing websites, apps and interfaces, and .sketch is its document format, holding pages, artboards, symbols and styles. Inside, a Sketch file is a ZIP archive of JSON data and images. Sketch only runs on macOS, but Figma can import Sketch files, and Sketch's web app lets others view shared documents in a browser.
How to Open a Sketch File
- Mac
- Open it in Sketch.
- Windows & others
- Import it into Figma, or view it in Sketch's web app if it's been shared.
Sketch File Questions
Can I open a Sketch file on Windows?
Import it into Figma, which runs in a browser on any computer.
How do I convert Sketch to Figma?
In Figma choose Import and select the .sketch file.