Figma Not Starting? Fix Desktop App Won’t Open, White Screen & 404 File Errors

Figma desktop won’t open, shows a blank/white window, or your files never load and throw 404 errors? This guide walks through restart steps, cache clearing, and access checks so you can get back into your files quickly.
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0:00 – Common “not opening” symptoms: white screen, spinner, 404, file won’t load.

1:50 – Restart app/OS and try browser vs desktop to isolate the problem.

4:00 – Clear Figma desktop cache or browser cache and log in again.

6:30 – Check if the file URL is correct, deleted, or your access was removed.

8:45 – When to reinstall the desktop app or contact the file owner.

For anyone using Figma desktop or web whose app opens but never loads files, or certain files always show errors. Tools needed: Figma desktop app, browser settings, file access management.
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