Figma 6.0 Beta Adds Offline Editing, Local Sync, and End-to-End Token Encryption

Design · 5 min read

Figma 6.0 brings an offline engine that caches both file layers and component metadata, enabling designers to continue working without an internet connection and sync changes when reconnected. The local sync mode prioritizes peer-to-peer exchange on LAN to speed collaboration in studio environments.

A major security addition is selective end-to-end encryption for design tokens, private components, and plugin-managed assets. Teams can opt to keep critical IP outside of cloud-decryptable scopes while still leveraging Figma's collaboration features for public or shared layers.

The beta also refines conflict resolution UIs and provides a 'safe merge' mode that surfaces semantic diffs for component changes. Figma says these features target enterprise customers with strict compliance needs and distributed teams that frequently work offline.