Download and install desktop apps. Download the Figma Desktop app: Desktop App for macOS; Desktop App for Windows; Figma will download the desktop app to the location you have configured. Click on the downloaded file to run the installer. Move the Figma icon from the Downloads. Download the latest version of Figma for Mac - Interface design tool with real-time collaboration. Read 2 user reviews of Figma on MacUpdate.
☝️To start using the apps, you will first need a Zeplin account. If you don’t have one already, you can sign up for free here: https://app.zeplin.io/register
Why do I need to download the desktop app?
Zeplin works with a plugin in Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD and Photoshop. When you download the Mac or Windows app, it automatically installs these plugins for you.
If you’re a designer, you can export your designs using these plugins through the desktop app. Then Zeplin generates all of the resources that developers need like specs, assets and code snippets, tailored to the platform's needs (iOS, Android, Web and macOS).
If you’re a developer, you can use Zeplin’s web app to access the projects: https://app.zeplin.io. It's not required for you to download the desktop apps.
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About Wireframes for Desktop Licensing
Balsamiq Wireframes for Desktop can open both local BMPR files from your computer and Balsamiq Cloud projects.
For LOCAL FILES, there's a fully functional 30 day trial. Afterwards, you'll need to buy a license to edit your work. Viewing BMPR files remains free even after the trial ends.
Working on projects hosted on Balsamiq Cloud doesn't require any additional license on top of your organization's Cloud subscription or trial.
How to Update
Minor - version (4.x) updates are free. Simply download the latest version and install it on top of the old one. You won't have to re-register and your old projects will continue to work.
Updating from Balsamiq Mockups 3 for Desktop (or earlier)
What's new? The BMPR file format is the same, so your old projects will continue to work fine. The new version is native (no more Adobe Air!), faster, and includes new features like a new full-screen mode, and built-in commenting. Learn more.
Heads Up! if you are updating from Balsamiq Mockups for Desktop (versions 1, 2 or 3), you will have to purchase a discounted major-version update license.
If you need time to think about it, you can continue to use the version you have. We plan on supporting v.3 until Jan 15, 2021. You can download version 3.5.17 from our build archives.
Minimum System Requirements
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Windows
- Windows 7 SP2 with .Net Framework 4.7
- 4GB of memory
- 250MB disk space (plus space for backups)
Mac OS X
- macOS 10.12.6 (macOS Sierra)
- 4GB of memory
- 100MB disk space (plus space for backups)
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