Desktop app vs web app
In fact, there are no technical differences between Figma's desktop and web applications—both give you almost the same experience. Figma won't open when you're offline whether you're using a desktop app or a web app. So, what's the point of downloading the application instead of using it in your favorite browser?
If you prefer to minimize distractions in the environment while working on projects, you can go for the Figma desktop app. In addition to the clean interface of the app, you don't have to worry about all the other open tabs you might have in your browser, which could cause some crashes or slowdowns. Plus, with an actual native app, you can access the features of your operating system, such as setting up custom shortcuts or, on a Mac, quickly switching between apps using Cmd + Tab, or Alt + Tab for Windows. If you have an Apple silicon CPU, there are some performance advantages to...