Feature requests

• Add variables and modes

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

  Vote 58

• Create states for Symbols

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

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• Use Color Variables in gradients

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

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• Crop image fills

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

  Vote 45

• Use negative spacing in Stacks

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

  Vote 43

• Add video to prototypes

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

  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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• Add advanced typography controls

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

  Vote 34

• 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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• Add Smart Animate

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

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• Support OKLCH, LCH, OKLab, and Lab colors

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

  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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• Add Symbol variants

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

  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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• Make layout grids easier to set up

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

  Vote 25

• Set minimum width and height

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

  Vote 24

• 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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• 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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• Find all instances of a Symbol

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

  Vote 21

• Override Symbol padding and margins

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

  Vote 21

• Add an arc tool

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

  Vote 21

• Add outline mode

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

  Vote 21

• Add modes for Color Variables

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

  Vote 20

• Expand design token exports

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

  Vote 20

• 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 20

• Use relative line height

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

  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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• Let guests comment without an account

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

  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 folders inside Sketch Cloud projects

  Organize Workspace documents and Libraries with nested folders inside projects.

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• Improve top-level Frame dividers

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

  Vote 15

• Organize the Symbols page automatically

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

  Vote 15

• Add device bezels to prototypes

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

  Vote 15

• Convert text to outlines on export

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

  Vote 15

• Add horizontal scrolling to prototypes

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

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• Integrate Principle-style animation

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

  Vote 14

• 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 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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• Add contrast checks to the color picker

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

  Vote 13

• Add skew and perspective transforms

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

  Vote 13

• 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 13

• Add text truncation

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

  Vote 12

• Add micro animations

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

  Vote 12

• Support multi-brand design systems

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

  Vote 12

• Add delayed prototype transitions

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

  Vote 12

• 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 12

• 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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• Pick Color Variables with the color picker

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

  Vote 11

• Improve plugin support

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

  Vote 11

• Link to files, Artboards, and pages

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

  Vote 11

• Improve layer renaming

  Remember the last rename settings and support saved rename presets.

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• Keep overrides when updating Text Styles

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

  Vote 10

• Improve layer locking and hiding

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

  Vote 10

• Use AI to group and rename layers

  Group and rename layers automatically to keep document structure cleaner.

  Vote 10

• Add utility-style token modifiers

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

  Vote 10

• Set an anchor object for Tidy

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

  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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• Make layout settings easier to use

  Set up layout guides with clearer, more predictable controls.

  Vote 10

• Merge duplicate Symbols

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

  Vote 9

• Preserve nested Symbol text overrides

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

  Vote 9

• Sort variables manually

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

  Vote 9

• Add accessibility design tools

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

  Vote 9

• Navigate prototypes with arrow keys

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

  Vote 9

• Autocomplete Symbol paths

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

  Vote 9

• Add hover interactions

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

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• Display prototypes at 100% or smaller

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

  Vote 9

• 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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• Post updates on Threads

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

  Vote 8

• Scale the Sketch interface

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

  Vote 8

• Create shadow variables

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

  Vote 8

• Export assets without folder structure

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

  Vote 8

• Lock aspect ratio in layouts

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

  Vote 8

• Make prototype comments easier for clients

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

  Vote 8

• Snap to layers across groups

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

  Vote 8

• Link prototypes across Sketch files

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

  Vote 8

• Reorder fills, borders, and shadows

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

  Vote 8

• Add Frames

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

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• Follow prototype links on the web Canvas

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

  Vote 8

• Add perspective transforms

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

  Vote 8

• 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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• Bring View & Mirror to Android

  Preview and mirror Sketch documents on Android devices.

  Vote 7

• Add steppers to numeric fields

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

  Vote 7

• Access the Symbol hierarchy faster

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

  Vote 7

• Capture keyboard input in prototypes

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

  Vote 7

• Make Library sync clearer

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

  Vote 7

• Make prototype elements sticky

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

  Vote 7

• Improve design token support

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

  Vote 7

• Use Artboards as layers

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

  Vote 7

• Snap to objects in other groups

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

  Vote 7

• Bring back Assistants with AI

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

  Vote 7

• Pin or star documents

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

  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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• Add baseline and list controls to the text panel

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

  Vote 7

• Speed up prototype rendering

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

  Vote 7

• Unhide hidden Symbol layers in instances

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

  Vote 7

• Generate realistic text content

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

  Vote 7

• Create variables for each style type

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

  Vote 7

• Copy layout and grid settings

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

  Vote 7

• Create a community file-sharing space

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

  Vote 7

• Color-tag layers in the sidebar

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

  Vote 7

• Export Artboards as PDFs

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

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• Tag Workspace documents

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

  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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• Preserve overrides when updating Text Styles

  Keep local text overrides when a Text Style changes.

  Vote 6

• Prototype focus-based interfaces

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

  Vote 6

• Mark prototype comments as to-do

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

  Vote 6

• Open Artboards and insert Symbols from the Command Bar

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

  Vote 6

• Anchor comments to layers

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

  Vote 6

• Comment on local files

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

  Vote 6

• Preserve component size when states change

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

  Vote 6

• Use proportional character and line spacing

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

  Vote 6

• Add progressive blur

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

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• Move Pixel Fitting to the menu

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

  Vote 6

• Pin Artboards, layers, and groups

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

  Vote 6

• Search Artboards when choosing a prototype target

  Search Artboards directly when setting a prototype interaction target.

  Vote 6

• Add vertical trim controls

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

  Vote 6

• Add more overlay behaviors

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

  Vote 6

• Make search fields fully clickable

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

  Vote 6

• Add a Liquid Glass effect

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

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• 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 6

• Keep the Workspace window open

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

  Vote 6

• Add flexbox-like layout controls

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

  Vote 6

• Create a freelance community space

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

  Vote 6

• Control background position for shapes

  Set the position and alignment of image backgrounds inside shapes.

  Vote 6

• Scale sidebar and Inspector text

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

  Vote 6

• Improve developer handoff in the web app

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

  Vote 5

• Add scrolling to prototypes

  Create prototype screens with scrollable content areas.

  Vote 5

• Resize Smart Layout when layers are hidden

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

  Vote 5

• Set opacity on Color Variables

  Adjust Color Variable opacity without creating duplicate variables.

  Vote 5

• Add mesh gradients

  Create mesh gradient fills directly in Sketch.

  Vote 5

• Improve color override details in Inspect mode

  Show color overrides more clearly in Inspect mode for handoff.

  Vote 5

• Measure distance between vector points

  Show distances between selected vector points while editing paths.

  Vote 5

• Disable Library updates per document

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

  Vote 5

• Support AVIF export

  Export images in AVIF for smaller, modern web assets.

  Vote 5

• Add SVG export templates

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

  Vote 5

• Show hidden Symbol layers in instances

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

  Vote 5

• Show shortcuts in tooltips

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

  Vote 5

• Invert mouse-wheel scrolling in the web app

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

  Vote 5

• Scale previews in the mobile app

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

  Vote 5

• Override layout direction in Symbol instances

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

  Vote 5

• Use modular Layer Styles

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

  Vote 5

• Edit matching elements at once

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

  Vote 5

• Improve handoff between designers and copywriters

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

  Vote 5

• Hide prototype connections

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

  Vote 5

• Show project storage size

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

  Vote 5

• Find and replace colors in a selection

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

  Vote 5

• Detach popovers from the Inspector

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

  Vote 5

• Add statuses to forum topics

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

  Vote 5

• Combine component search terms with AND

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

  Vote 5

• Generate tints and shades from Color Variables

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

  Vote 5

• Improve the Color Variables panel

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

  Vote 5

• Batch rename layers

  Rename multiple layers at once to keep design files organized.

  Vote 5

• Attach images to comments

  Add image attachments to comments for clearer feedback and context.

  Vote 5

• Set corner radius on groups

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

  Vote 5

• Set default styles for Frames

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

  Vote 5

• Customize the Sketch interface

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

  Vote 4

• Ungroup Frames while keeping backgrounds

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

  Vote 4

• Keep the selected component category

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

  Vote 4

• Make duplicate and move smarter

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

  Vote 4

• Improve Smart Layout wrapping

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

  Vote 4

• Base Smart Layout order on layer order

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

  Vote 4

• Improve sidebar navigation

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

  Vote 4

• Improve controls for multiple shadows

  Edit multiple shadows with clearer controls and faster adjustments.

  Vote 4

• Add more notification controls

  Choose which Workspace and comment notifications you receive.

  Vote 4

• Reopen recent tabs on launch

  Restore recent document tabs when launching Sketch.

  Vote 4

• Improve copied links

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

  Vote 4

• Export image overrides from Symbol instances

  Export images that come from overrides inside Symbol instances.

  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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• Map colors between light and dark modes

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

  Vote 4

• Open Components view in a separate window

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

  Vote 4

• Add comment privacy and role settings

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

  Vote 4

• Add a hide drafts Workspace filter

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

  Vote 4

• Show prototypes at actual size

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

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• 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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• Use Smart Layout on Artboards

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

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• Embed Previews

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

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