claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude.ai/design can't read my .fig file.

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Our .fig file for our design system is 47.7MB and I keep running into an error that says "Couldn’t read [File Name]". The file I previously uploaded was 5.8 MB and worked perfectly. What is the limit on the file size? Can we up the limit? Is it because of another issue entirely?

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Root Cause

Our .fig file for our design system is 47.7MB and I keep running into an error that says "Couldn’t read [File Name]". The file I previously uploaded was 5.8 MB and worked perfectly. What is the limit on the file size? Can we up the limit? Is it because of another issue entirely?

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"Couldn’t read [File Name]".
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  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Our .fig file for our design system is 47.7MB and I keep running into an error that says "Couldn’t read [File Name]". The file I previously uploaded was 5.8 MB and worked perfectly. What is the limit on the file size? Can we up the limit? Is it because of another issue entirely?

What Should Happen?

Claude should be able to take in larger file sizes, or, UX-wise, let us know the maximum file size it can handle.

Error Messages/Logs

"Couldn’t read [File Name]".

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Go to claude.ai/design
  2. Set up your design system
  3. Upload .fig file.

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

claude design

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

No response

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TL;DR

The issue is likely due to a file size limit in Claude Code, and increasing this limit or optimizing the file size may resolve the "Couldn’t read [File Name]" error.

Guidance

  • Verify the file size limit in Claude Code by checking the documentation or contacting support to determine if there's a specific limit for .fig files.
  • Optimize the .fig file size by reducing its complexity or splitting it into smaller files to see if that resolves the issue.
  • Check if there are any configuration options in Claude Code to increase the file size limit or adjust upload settings.
  • Test uploading smaller .fig files to isolate if the issue is indeed file size-related.

Example

No code example is provided as the issue is related to file size and upload limits rather than code syntax.

Notes

The exact file size limit in Claude Code is not specified, and it's unclear if the limit can be adjusted. The issue may also be related to other factors such as file format or content.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Optimize the file size or split it into smaller files, as this is a more feasible and immediate solution compared to potentially increasing the file size limit, which may not be possible or may require significant changes.

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