Figma dark theme: set it per device for migraine days

Updated 2026-11-02

Quick answerFigma lets you choose a light or dark theme, or follow your system, from the main menu or the Actions menu. Figma says theme settings are device-specific, so set it on each computer. The theme changes the interface, not your designs, so bright frames on the canvas stay bright.

Change the theme

  1. Open the main menu (Figma logo) or the Actions menu.
  2. Choose Preferences > Theme, or search for 'theme' in Actions.
  3. Pick Dark, Light or Use system theme.

Good to know

  • Theme settings don't carry over between devices.
  • New files get a light or dark background based on your current theme.
  • Migraine Mode adds what the site lacks: dimming, a soft-green tint, smart dark mode, frozen GIFs and blocked autoplay, all with one switch.

FAQ

Does Figma dark theme affect other people?

No. Figma says changing your theme doesn't affect what others see.

Why did my theme reset on another computer?

Figma theme settings are stored per device.

Sources

  • Figma Learn: Change themes in Figma. Link

Not a medical device and not medical advice. Migraine Mode is a screen-comfort tool: it does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent migraine or any other condition, and it does not replace a doctor. Its settings are based on studies of light, colour, flicker, patterns and motion; the extension itself has not been clinically tested. When to see a doctor.