Uploading and Managing Files (Images, Videos, PDFs)
You can upload images, videos, and PDF files to use in your projects. This guide covers the basics of uploading, managing, and deleting files.
Point: For details about supported file types and storage limits, see: File Formats and Size Limits When Uploading
Uploading Files
You can upload files in a few different ways.
Maximum file size: 1GB per file.
Note: You can’t upload video files using Figma to Studio.
Drag & Drop
Simply drag your file onto the editor screen.
Using the [Uploads] Panel
Open the left panel (
[>]), select [Add] to open the Add Panel.In the Add Panel, select [Uploads].
To upload images or videos, choose [Assets] from the dropdown at the top. To upload PDFs, select [PDF].
Click the [+] button at the top and select [Upload Files] to add your file.
Tip: You can also double-click an image or video box on your canvas to open the Uploads Panel.
Renaming Files
Double-click a file name to edit it.
Deleting Files
Tip:If you open the Uploads Panel by double-clicking a box on your page, the delete button won’t appear.
To delete a single file:
Hover over the file’s thumbnail in the Uploads Panel.
Click the [×] button to delete it.
To delete multiple files at once:
Select all the files you want to delete.
Click the delete icon at the top of the panel to remove them all at once.
Note:
Deleting a PDF removes it from your project immediately.
Deleting images or videos moves them to the Trash.
To permanently delete them, remove them from the Trash. Once a file is permanently deleted, it can’t be restored—even with the Version History feature.
Changing File Display in the Uploads Panel
Use the icons next to the search bar to change how files are displayed or sorted.
View Mode: Switch between panel Grid and List view.
Sort Files: Sort by Oldest or Newest uploads.
Filter by Type: Show [All] files, only [Images], or only [Videos].
Organizing Files in Folders (Assets Panel Only)
You can organize images and videos into folders in the [Assets] panel.
Creating a Folder
In the Add Panel, select [Upload].
Open the [Assets] panel from the dropdown at the top.
Click the [+] button and select [Create folder] to make a new folder.
Add files to the folder. Images and videos can be stored together in the same folder.
Renaming a Folder
Open the folder, then click its name at the top to edit.
Deleting a Folder
Deleting a folder moves it to the Trash. To permanently remove it, delete it from the Trash.
Tip:If you open the Upload Panel by double-clicking a box on your page, the delete button won’t appear.
To delete a single folder:
Hover over the folder’s thumbnail in the Upload Panel.
Click the [×] button to delete it.
To delete multiple folders at once:
Select all the folders you want to delete.
Click the delete icon at the top of the panel to remove them all at once.
Adding Files to a Folder
Use the [Upload File] button or the [+] button at the top to upload files directly into a folder.
To move files you’ve already uploaded into a folder, just drag and drop them.
Moving Files Between Folders
Hover over the file, then check the box at the top left of its thumbnail.
Click the folder move icon at the top right and select the destination folder.
Tip: You can drag and drop a single file to move it within the same level. For multiple files, use the folder move icon.
Searching for Files or Folders
Use the search bar to quickly find files or folders by name.
You can only search within the current panel. To search images or videos, use the [Assets] panel. To search PDFs, switch to the [PDF] panel first.
Using Uploaded Images, Videos, and PDFs
For more on how to use your uploaded files, check out these articles: