Figma: Folder Previews and Distinct Colors
FigmaFigma updated its folders UI with three improvements: folders now preview the files inside them, folder colors are more distinct, and folders and their contents can be duplicated. Figma framed the update as making it easier to tell folders apart and find the work you need at a glance. The changes are live for all users on all plans.
Key Takeaways
- Figma updated the folders UI with three improvements: content previews, more distinct colors, and folder duplication.
- Folder previews now show what files are inside a folder, making it easier to scan and find the right one.
- Folder colors were made more distinct, so similarly named folders are easier to tell apart at a glance.
- Folders and their contents can now be duplicated, useful for teams reusing standard file structures.
- The changes are live for all users on all plans, with no setup required.
- The update refines the nested folders system Figma introduced earlier in 2026.
Folders Now Preview Their Contents
Figma updated the UI and functionality of folders to make it easier to tell folders apart and find the work you need at a glance. The first change lets folders preview what files are inside them, giving a visual cue about a folder's contents without needing to open it first.
More Distinct Folder Colors
Figma also made folder colors more distinct from one another, making it easier to scan a workspace and pick out the right folder quickly.
Duplicating Folders and Their Contents
Folders and their contents can now be duplicated, a convenience for teams that repeatedly set up the same file structure for new projects or clients rather than rebuilding it by hand each time. Figma pointed users to its help center for details on duplicating folders.
Part of an Ongoing Folder Overhaul
The update refines the nested-folders system Figma rolled out earlier in 2026, which let folders be nested several levels deep. These changes are live for all users on all plans today, with no setup required.