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InVision Studio Files Not Opening in Figma
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Mac, Windows
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 3
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · invision/studio-files-figma-import3 FIXES
// quick answer
Figma does not import InVision Studio (.studio) files directly, and importing a Studio-exported Sketch file into Figma has produced grey placeholder boxes for some users.
Most likely fix: Convert to images first
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Convert to images first
- 01Export screens as PNG or PDF from any copy you still have
- 02Place them in Figma and rebuild components over them
Did this fix it?FIX 2Try the Sketch route and verify
- 01Export as Sketch if you still have the Studio app
- 02Import into Figma and inspect for placeholder boxes
- 03If layers are missing, rebuild from images
Did this fix it?FIX 3Rebuild interactions
- 01Prototype interactions are not preserved; recreate flows in Figma's prototype view
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
A .studio file will not open in Figma, or a Sketch export shows gray boxes instead of editable layers.
Why it happens
- C-01No native .studio import in Figma according to Figma staff
- C-02Sketch files exported from Studio may lose layer data on import
- C-03InVision Studio is no longer supported
// this guide also covers
- invision studio to figma
- convert studio file figma
- import invision to figma
- invision studio file
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