How to Open Sketch Files

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Sketch is a Mac-specific application that handles graphic design similarly to Photoshop. With the Sketch software on your Mac, you can easily double-click the file to open it in Sketch. However, if you’re using a Mac and don’t have Sketch, you can download a 30-day trial of the application. But if you are on a Windows computer or don’t want to use Sketch, you can also use a browser application for editing graphic files called Photopea. You can also use Sketch Viewer if you want to view the document only. This wikiHow will show you how to open a Sketch file in Sketch, Photopea, or Sketch Viewer.

Opening Sketch Files on Any Device

  • If you're using a Mac, you can download Sketch from https://www.sketch.com/get .
  • Photopea is an online editor that makes it easy to open and edit Sketch files on any platform.
  • If you don't need to edit the file, you can upload it to Sketch Web Viewer.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using Photopea Windows or Mac

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    Go to https://www.photopea.com/ . Photopea is a highly rated and suggested software that supports the editing of Sketch files. The software is free to use, but you can also opt to pay $9/mo to get rid of the ads. This also works in your web browser, so Photopea will work for both Mac and Windows computers. [1]
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    You’ll see this above the editing space to the left.
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    A file browser will open.
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    Loading may take a moment, but your Sketch file will open in Photopea.
    • You can edit the file similarly to how you would in Photoshop. You can look at this wikiHow on How to use Photoshop Tools to learn more.
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Using Sketch on a Mac

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    Go to https://www.sketch.com/get/ . The Sketch download will start immediately. If not, click the “try again” text near the bottom of the web page.
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    You’ll have to unpack the downloaded file, then drag and drop the application files into the Application folder to start.
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    You’ll find this in the Application folder in Finder.
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    You’ll find this in the top left corner of your screen.
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    A file browser will pop up.
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    Your file will open in Sketch.
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Viewing a Sketch File on PC or Mac

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    Go to https://animaapp.github.io/sketch-web-viewer/ . Sketch Web Viewer is a site that allows you only to view your Sketch project.
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    A file browser will pop up. You can also drag-and-drop your Sketch file into your web browser. If you do, then you can skip the next step.
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    Your Sketch file loads in the viewer with information on elements. For example, if your file has a banner layer across the top of the image, you will see the length and height of that box.
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      1. Go to https://www.photopea.com/ .
      2. Click the File tab.
      3. Click Open .
      4. Navigate to and double-click your Sketch file.

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