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How do I recover deleted designs in Figma?
By Nitin Khatri (Senior UI/UX Designer & Educator)
Reviewed by LearnFigma Editorial Team (Design Systems & Curriculum Board)
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Level: Beginner
Quick Summary Answer
Recover deleted files via Drafts > Deleted tab in the file browser, or restore previous states via Version History.
Figma auto-saves cloud version history continuously, making recovery straightforward:
- Go to file browser home screen → Drafts → Deleted tab.
- Right-click your file and click Restore.
- Inside open files, click title dropdown → Show Version History to revert past edits.
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Verified August 2026
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