Feature requests

• Add variables and modes

  Create variables for colors, content, and other values, with modes for themes, languages, and responsive contexts.

  Vote 95

• Use negative spacing in Stacks

  Set negative spacing between Stack items for overlapping layouts, tables with shared borders, and compact groups.

  Vote 73

• Crop image fills

  Crop and position image fills directly in the Fill options, without masking or editing the source image.

  Vote 70

• Add advanced typography controls

  Control font features, line height, mixed formatting, and other typographic details directly in Sketch.

  Vote 60

• Add Symbol variants

  Group related Symbol options into variants, so you can switch states and configurations more easily.

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  Vote 51

• Create states for Symbols

  Create hover, active, and other states for Symbols to support interactive prototypes and design systems.

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• Add video to prototypes

  Play video in prototypes, either from an embedded file or a linked source.

  Vote 48

• Use Color Variables in gradients

  Apply Color Variables to gradient stops so changes carry through wherever those gradients appear.

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• Set minimum width and height

  Set minimum size constraints for components and layout items so they stay usable as content changes.

  Vote 43

• Make layout grids easier to set up

  Define columns, gutters, and widths with clearer controls, so Sketch calculates the remaining grid values predictably.

  Vote 43

• Support OKLCH, LCH, OKLab, and Lab colors

  Use modern color spaces for palettes, contrast work, and browser-aligned design systems.

  Vote 37

• Hide pages from shared documents

  Choose which pages stakeholders can see, without duplicating documents or moving work into a separate file.

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• Set borders for each side

  Set border widths independently for each side of a rectangle, frame, or graphic, including dashed borders.

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• Find all instances of a Symbol

  Find every instance of one or more Symbols in a document without relying on a plugin.

  Vote 31

• Add an arc tool

  Create arcs, pie charts, rings, and doughnut shapes with dedicated controls.

  Vote 31

• Add Smart Animate

  Animate matching layers between Artboards or overlays, with control over timing and transitions.

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• Add modes for Color Variables

  Give Color Variables different values for themes, brands, or modes, and switch them at document or Library level.

  Vote 28

• Add outline mode

  View complex documents as outlines, so dense layer structures are easier to inspect and edit.

  Vote 28

• Expand design token exports

  Export more token types, including aliases, typography, spacing, grids, and corner radius.

  Vote 27

• Use relative line height

  Set line height with relative units such as em or percentages, alongside fixed pixel values.

  Vote 27

• Decouple text color and alignment from Text Styles

  Choose whether Text Styles include color and alignment, so style updates don’t overwrite local design choices.

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• Edit Symbol sources in a separate window

  Open a Symbol source beside the current document, so you can edit it and see instances update in context.

  Vote 26

• Override Symbol padding and margins

  Adjust padding and margin values in Symbol instances, ideally with reusable spacing tokens.

  Vote 26

• Use layout outside Symbols

  Apply layout behavior to regular groups and containers, not only Symbol sources.

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• Rename Artboards on the Canvas

  Double-click an Artboard name on the Canvas to rename it without using the Layer List.

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• Add device bezels to prototypes

  Show device bezels around prototypes or exports for cleaner presentation without resizing Artboards manually.

  Vote 23

• Copy direct web links to Artboards

  Copy a link that opens a specific Artboard in the web app, without navigating through the full document first.

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• Add navigation to override menus

  Move up through nested Symbol override menus with breadcrumbs or a back action, instead of reopening the menu from the start.

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• Add contrast checks to the color picker

  Check color contrast directly while choosing colors, with guidance for low-contrast areas.

  Vote 22

• Paste and replace selected layers

  Replace a selected layer or group with copied content from the paste menu or contextual menu.

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• Let guests comment without an account

  Let clients and collaborators comment on shared designs or prototypes without creating a Sketch account.

  Vote 22

• Add skew and perspective transforms

  Skew layers and create isometric or perspective effects without relying on plugins.

  Vote 20

• Edit colors across a selection

  Adjust repeated fills, borders, text colors, and tints across a selection from one place.

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• Add text truncation

  Truncate overflowing text with an ellipsis or similar control without extra workarounds.

  Vote 19

• Add micro animations

  Add lightweight animations, such as GIF or Lottie-style motion, directly in Sketch prototypes.

  Vote 19

• Integrate Principle-style animation

  Add deeper animation tooling for advanced interaction prototypes, inspired by Principle.

  Vote 19

• Organize the Symbols page automatically

  Arrange Symbol sources on the Symbols page automatically, without relying on a plugin.

  Vote 19

• Convert text to outlines on export

  Automatically convert text to outlines during export, including from the command line, while keeping source text editable.

  Vote 19

• Improve top-level Frame dividers

  Make top-level Frames easier to scan with clearer visual dividers in the Layer List.

  Vote 18

• Show comment notifications in the Mac app

  Receive comment notifications in the Mac app, so you don’t need to switch to the web app or email.

  Vote 17

• Format text in Symbol instances

  Apply formatting such as bold, italic, and other text changes inside Symbol instances without detaching them.

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• Hide any layer in a Symbol

  Hide regular layers inside Symbol instances, not only nested Symbols.

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• Add delayed prototype transitions

  Start a transition or animation automatically after a set delay in prototypes.

  Vote 16

• Preserve resized Symbol instances

  Keep a resized Symbol instance at its current size when its content changes, unless you reset it to its original size.

  Vote 16

• Add folders inside Sketch Cloud projects

  Organize Workspace documents and Libraries with nested folders inside projects.

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• Add accessibility design tools

  Check contrast, text sizing, and layout accessibility directly while designing.

  Vote 15

• Support multi-brand design systems

  Use one base design system across multiple brands without duplicating every Library for each project.

  Vote 15

• Link to a page position in prototypes

  Create prototype links that jump to a specific section of a longer page, like an anchor link.

  Vote 15

• Add horizontal scrolling to prototypes

  Create horizontally scrollable prototype areas for mobile flows, data grids, and wide content.

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• Add perspective transforms

  Apply perspective and angled transforms to layers, groups, and text for isometric graphics.

  Vote 14

• Improve plugin support

  Make plugins easier to maintain across Sketch releases and strengthen support for plugin developers.

  Vote 14

• Set the Canvas background color

  Choose the Canvas background color around Artboards and Frames for better contrast while you work.

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• Create shadow variables

  Save shadows as reusable variables so they stay consistent across a design system.

  Vote 13

• Lock aspect ratio in layouts

  Preserve the aspect ratio of images and other elements inside layout containers.

  Vote 13

• Pick Color Variables with the color picker

  Copy the assigned Color Variable when picking a layer color, not only its raw color value.

  Vote 13

• Use AI to group and rename layers

  Group and rename layers automatically to keep document structure cleaner.

  Vote 13

• Link to files, Artboards, and pages

  Add clickable links in designs that point to other Sketch files, Artboards, or pages.

  Vote 13

• Sort variables manually

  Drag to reorder Color Variables, Layer Styles, and Text Styles without relying on numbering.

  Vote 12

• Improve layer locking and hiding

  Make locking and hiding layers faster and clearer in the Layer List.

  Vote 12

• Display prototypes at 100% or smaller

  Show prototypes at their intended size, then scale down only when the screen is smaller.

  Vote 12

• Add utility-style token modifiers

  Apply reusable modifiers, such as text case or theme variants, without replacing a full style.

  Vote 12

• Make layout settings easier to use

  Set up layout guides with clearer, more predictable controls.

  Vote 12

• Measure distance between vector points

  Show distances between selected vector points while editing paths.

  Vote 11

• Scale the Sketch interface

  Adjust Sketch’s interface scale for better comfort on different displays.

  Vote 11

• Show the Layer List in web Artboard view

  Show a persistent Layer List in the web app’s Artboard view so you can inspect structure without opening contextual menus.

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• Merge duplicate Symbols

  Find and merge duplicate Symbols so documents and Libraries stay easier to maintain.

  Vote 11

• Keep overrides when updating Text Styles

  Update a Text Style while preserving local formatting overrides such as links, superscript, and emphasis.

  Vote 11

• Snap to layers across groups

  Let nested layers snap to objects outside their group, with a toggle to control the behavior.

  Vote 11

• Autocomplete Symbol paths

  Suggest existing Symbol folder paths when naming or organizing new Symbols.

  Vote 11

• Set an anchor object for Tidy

  Choose a reference object when tidying layers, similar to align-to controls.

  Vote 11

• Improve layer renaming

  Remember the last rename settings and support saved rename presets.

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• Make Library sync clearer

  Show clearer feedback when Libraries sync, update, or need attention.

  Vote 10

• Make prototype elements sticky

  Keep headers, footers, or other elements fixed while the rest of a prototype scrolls.

  Vote 10

• Use Artboards as layers

  Reuse an Artboard as a layer inside another Artboard without converting it into a Symbol.

  Vote 10

• Snap to objects in other groups

  Allow snapping to layers across groups, not only within the current group context.

  Vote 10

• Export assets without folder structure

  Add a flat export option that saves assets without recreating layer-name folders.

  Vote 10

• Preserve nested Symbol text overrides

  Keep text overrides when swapping nested Symbols, even when the override matches the default text.

  Vote 10

• Navigate prototypes with arrow keys

  Move through prototype screens linearly with the keyboard arrow keys, not only through playback history.

  Vote 10

• Reorder fills, borders, and shadows

  Drag to rearrange the order of fills, borders, shadows, and inner shadows.

  Vote 10

• Add release notes when saving versions

  Write release notes when saving a new Workspace version, especially for starred versions.

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• Post updates on Threads

  Share Sketch updates on Threads so people can follow product news there.

  Vote 9

• Add mesh gradients

  Create mesh gradient fills directly in Sketch.

  Vote 9

• Add steppers to numeric fields

  Use stepper controls to adjust numeric values more precisely in fields.

  Vote 9

• Access the Symbol hierarchy faster

  Navigate nested Symbol structure more quickly when editing or swapping components.

  Vote 9

• Add vertical trim controls

  Trim extra vertical space in text so typography aligns more predictably in layouts.

  Vote 9

• Improve design token support

  Expand design token workflows so more design system values can move between Sketch and code.

  Vote 9

• Control background position for shapes

  Set the position and alignment of image backgrounds inside shapes.

  Vote 9

• Add baseline and list controls to the text panel

  Make superscript, subscript, bullets, and baseline controls easier to access while editing text.

  Vote 9

• Unhide hidden Symbol layers in instances

  Create Symbols with layers hidden by default, then show those layers in individual instances.

  Vote 9

• Generate realistic text content

  Use generative text in designs to replace placeholder copy with more realistic content.

  Vote 9

• Make prototype comments easier for clients

  Let clients sign up or comment from shared prototype links without leaving the prototype flow.

  Vote 9

• Create variables for each style type

  Define different variable sets for styles such as shadows, colors, and other reusable properties.

  Vote 9

• Copy layout and grid settings

  Copy and paste layout or grid settings between Artboards with fewer manual steps.

  Vote 9

• Create a community file-sharing space

  Give the community a place to share free Sketch files, templates, design systems, and examples.

  Vote 9

• Link prototypes across Sketch files

  Create prototype links that point to Artboards in other Sketch documents.

  Vote 9

• Follow prototype links on the web Canvas

  Jump between linked Artboards from the web Canvas without entering prototype playback.

  Vote 9

• Add hover interactions

  Trigger overlays, styles, or tooltips when someone hovers over an element in a prototype.

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• Add corner radius to images

  Set corner radius directly on images without creating a mask.

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• Add corner radius to Artboards

  Apply corner radius directly to Artboards for rounded exports and presentation mockups.

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• Bring View & Mirror to Android

  Preview and mirror Sketch documents on Android devices.

  Vote 8

• Improve the Color Variables panel

  Make Color Variables easier to browse, manage, and apply from the color controls.

  Vote 8

• Batch rename layers

  Rename multiple layers at once to keep design files organized.

  Vote 8

• Comment on local files

  Add comments to local Sketch files, not only Workspace documents.

  Vote 8

• Capture keyboard input in prototypes

  Let prototypes respond to keyboard input for forms, shortcuts, and richer interactions.

  Vote 8

• Move Pixel Fitting to the menu

  Toggle Pixel Fitting from a menu command instead of only from Settings.

  Vote 8

• Add flexbox-like layout controls

  Use layout controls that map more closely to CSS flexbox behavior.

  Vote 8

• Bring back Assistants with AI

  Use AI-powered Assistants to find design issues and help fix them directly in Sketch.

  Vote 8

• Pin or star documents

  Pin important documents in the Mac app and web app so they’re easier to find.

  Vote 8

• Speed up prototype rendering

  Reduce the time it takes for updated prototypes to render and become available to teams.

  Vote 8

• Color-tag layers in the sidebar

  Apply color tags to layers in the Layer List so large documents are easier to scan.

  Vote 8

• Add Frames

  Create containers with their own size, styling, clipping, and local coordinates for nested layers.

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• Create an instance from a Symbol source

  Insert an instance directly from the selected Symbol source with a contextual menu item or Inspector button.

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• Improve developer handoff in the web app

  Give developers a cleaner handoff view with clearer control over which screens they can see.

  Vote 7

• Tag Workspace documents

  Add tags to Workspace documents so files are easier to filter and find.

  Vote 7

• Improve sidebar navigation

  Make the sidebar easier to scan and navigate in larger documents.

  Vote 7

• Add scrolling to prototypes

  Create prototype screens with scrollable content areas.

  Vote 7

• Resize Smart Layout when layers are hidden

  Let Smart Layout resize predictably when layers are hidden or shown.

  Vote 7

• Support AVIF export

  Export images in AVIF for smaller, modern web assets.

  Vote 7

• Preserve overrides when updating Text Styles

  Keep local text overrides when a Text Style changes.

  Vote 7

• Add SVG export templates

  Save reusable SVG export settings or templates for cleaner, more consistent output.

  Vote 7

• Prototype focus-based interfaces

  Create keyboard and focus-based prototype flows for TV apps and other non-touch interfaces.

  Vote 7

• Mark prototype comments as to-do

  Mark prototype comments as unread or to-do so feedback is easier to track after a review.

  Vote 7

• Edit matching elements at once

  Edit similar elements across a design in one action, so repeated changes take less manual work.

  Vote 7

• Improve handoff between designers and copywriters

  Give designers and copywriters a clearer workflow for reviewing and updating copy in designs.

  Vote 7

• Hide prototype connections

  Hide prototype links on the Canvas when you need a cleaner view of your designs.

  Vote 7

• Open Artboards and insert Symbols from the Command Bar

  Use the Command Bar to jump to Artboards and insert Symbols faster.

  Vote 7

• Find and replace colors in a selection

  Replace colors only within the current selection, instead of across the whole document.

  Vote 7

• Add statuses to forum topics

  Show request statuses on forum topics so people can follow progress more clearly.

  Vote 7

• Anchor comments to layers

  Attach comments to specific layers, Symbol instances, or objects so feedback follows the right context.

  Vote 7

• Set corner radius on groups

  Apply corner radius directly to groups without creating extra masks or shapes.

  Vote 7

• Set default styles for Frames

  Save default styling for new Frames so repeated setup is faster.

  Vote 7

• Preserve component size when states change

  Keep a component’s chosen size when switching states or changing its content.

  Vote 7

• Use proportional character and line spacing

  Set character and line spacing with proportional values that scale with text size.

  Vote 7

• Pin Artboards, layers, and groups

  Pin important Artboards, layers, or groups so they’re easier to return to in large documents.

  Vote 7

• Search Artboards when choosing a prototype target

  Search Artboards directly when setting a prototype interaction target.

  Vote 7

• Add more overlay behaviors

  Support richer overlay interactions for prototype flows, beyond the current overlay options.

  Vote 7

• Make search fields fully clickable

  Let the full search field area activate search, not only the text input itself.

  Vote 7

• Show row numbers in the Layer List

  Display row numbers in the Layer List to make it easier to reference layers in large documents.

  Vote 7

• Keep the Workspace window open

  Keep the Workspace window open after opening a document, so switching files is faster.

  Vote 7

• Create a freelance community space

  Give freelancers a place to connect, share work, and find opportunities around Sketch.

  Vote 7

• Scale sidebar and Inspector text

  Increase text size in the sidebar and Inspector for better readability on large displays.

  Vote 7

• Pan with the middle mouse button

  Use the middle mouse button as the Hand tool for faster Canvas navigation.

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• Export Artboards as PDFs

  Export selected Artboards as PDFs with clearer control over the output.

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• Keep the selected component category

  Keep your place in the Components list instead of jumping back to a previous category.

  Vote 6

• Improve Smart Layout wrapping

  Reposition items predictably when Smart Layout content wraps to a new line.

  Vote 6

• Set opacity on Color Variables

  Adjust Color Variable opacity without creating duplicate variables.

  Vote 6

• Reopen recent tabs on launch

  Restore recent document tabs when launching Sketch.

  Vote 6

• Improve color override details in Inspect mode

  Show color overrides more clearly in Inspect mode for handoff.

  Vote 6

• Disable Library updates per document

  Turn off Library updates for a specific document when you need to keep it stable.

  Vote 6

• Use Color Variables in Symbol overrides

  Apply Color Variables to Symbol overrides so instances stay connected to design system colors.

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• Show hidden Symbol layers in instances

  Show layers that are hidden in a Symbol source from individual Symbol instances.

  Vote 6

• Show shortcuts in tooltips

  Show keyboard shortcuts in tooltips so commands are easier to learn.

  Vote 6

• Invert mouse-wheel scrolling in the web app

  Choose how mouse-wheel scrolling behaves on the web Canvas.

  Vote 6

• Scale previews in the mobile app

  Preview designs on mobile while emulating other device sizes and pixel densities.

  Vote 6

• Override layout direction in Symbol instances

  Change a Symbol instance’s layout direction without editing the source Symbol.

  Vote 6

• Use modular Layer Styles

  Apply fills, borders, shadows, and blurs as separate reusable style parts.

  Vote 6

• Show project storage size

  Show how much storage a project uses so teams can manage Workspace space more easily.

  Vote 6

• Detach popovers from the Inspector

  Let Inspector popovers stay open independently so you can work with them more flexibly.

  Vote 6

• Combine component search terms with AND

  Search Components with multiple terms that all need to match, for more precise results.

  Vote 6

• Generate tints and shades from Color Variables

  Create automatic tint and shade variations from a base Color Variable.

  Vote 6

• Attach images to comments

  Add image attachments to comments for clearer feedback and context.

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• Add progressive blur

  Create linear or radial blurs with adjustable stops for smoother depth and glass effects.

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• Add a Liquid Glass effect

  Create translucent, specular glass effects for modern Apple-style interfaces.

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• Max and min width/height

  Allow defining a maximum or minimum size for stacks and stack items

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• Customize the Sketch interface

  Choose which interface elements are visible so Sketch better fits your workflow.

  Vote 5

• Ungroup Frames while keeping backgrounds

  Ungroup a Frame and keep its background as a regular layer.

  Vote 5

• Make duplicate and move smarter

  Duplicate and move layers with spacing that better matches the surrounding layout.

  Vote 5

• Base Smart Layout order on layer order

  Use Layer List order to control how Smart Layout arranges items.

  Vote 5

• Improve controls for multiple shadows

  Edit multiple shadows with clearer controls and faster adjustments.

  Vote 5

• Add more notification controls

  Choose which Workspace and comment notifications you receive.

  Vote 5

• Improve copied links

  Copy reliable links to Artboards and the latest document version from the Mac app.

  Vote 5

• Export image overrides from Symbol instances

  Export images that come from overrides inside Symbol instances.

  Vote 5

• Map colors between light and dark modes

  Define how colors convert between light and dark themes from one source of truth.

  Vote 5

• Open Components view in a separate window

  Keep Components view open beside the Canvas for faster browsing and editing.

  Vote 5

• Add comment privacy and role settings

  Control who can see or add comments based on their role and sharing permissions.

  Vote 5

• Add a hide drafts Workspace filter

  Filter draft documents out of Workspace views when you only want current work.

  Vote 5

• Improve printing support

  Printing support in Sketch is unreliable, and only works if you export a PDF and print it in another app. It would be great if we could skip that step and print things at the right scale directly from Sketch!

  Vote 4

• Add more text highlighting

  Add text highlighting to apply a colored background behind specific text without creating separate shapes. This would allow designers to selectively highlight portions of text more easily.

  Vote 4

• Hide Symbols from Library insert menus

  Hide Symbols from insertion while keeping them available for swaps or internal structure.

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• Align vertically and horizontally at once

  Adding a button to aligning items vertically and horizontally at the same time.

  Vote 3

• Component Slots

  Define areas in component sources to add content into on instances, without detaching.

  Vote 3

• Show prototypes at actual size

  View prototypes at 100% scale instead of always fitting them to the Preview window.

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• Basic Presentation Mode for Client Reviews

  Add a simple presentation mode for sharing design flows with clients. Stakeholders could view a sequence of Artboards and leave comments without needing to navigate a full Canvas view or log in.

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• CMYK Support

  Support the CMYK color model for print output from Sketch.

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• Grid Layout

  Support for a grid layout engine, in addition to stack layout.

  Vote 2

• Override stack layout settings in symbols

  Adjust stack direction, distribution, alignement and padding in Symbol instances, to simplify the process of creating/maintaining mobile and desktop variants of a symbol.

  Vote 2

• Integration with Storybook

  Add native integration between Sketch and Storybook, similar to how Figma connects with Storybook for design system documentation.

  Vote 2

• Email invoice PDFs

  Send invoice PDFs to the billing email address automatically, so teams do not need to download them manually each month.

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• Microsoft Windows support

  It would be ideal if Sketch were compatible with Microsoft Windows. There are designers who design on Windows computers but cannot use Sketch because it is available only on macOS. If Sketch becomes Windows compatible, many other people will get a chance to use the software, including designers who prefer to use the Windows operating system.

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  We’ve nothing against Windows, but we’re a small team and deliberately focus on building the best design tool for macOS.

• Multiple prototype windows

  Display multiple prototype windows simultaneously to present app flows for different device sizes.

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• View canvas in Sketch – View and Mirror

  Add a full canvas view to the iOS app, similar to the web app. This would let users see the entire document on mobile rather than navigating Artboard by Artboard.

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• Use Smart Layout on Artboards

  Apply vertical layout to Artboards so they resize automatically when content changes.

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• Document scanning in Sketch for iOS

  Add document scanning to the iOS app, similar to Apple Notes. This would let users scan physical drawings and documents directly into Sketch files from iPhone or iPad.

  Vote 1

• Embed Previews

  Embed shared Previews in other tools without sharing a full document or enabling Inspect.

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