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.SKETCH·File Extension

Sketch DocumentSketch design document for UI design.

Data & Text
Extension.sketch
File typeSketch Document
MIME type
CategoryData & Text
Charset
Compressible
Format familysketch

What is a .sketch file?

A .sketch file is a Sketch Document — Sketch design document for UI design.

In the mime-db registry it has no registered standard MIME type. When serving this file over HTTP, use a Content-Type that matches its actual format.

  • Use VS Code or Notepad++ to open and edit .sketch files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

# No standard MIME type is registered for .sketch

Common software that reads/writes .sketch:

Sketch
.sketchextension of
format
sketchserved as
mime type
sent via header
http header
  • Configuration files
  • Data interchange between systems
  • API request and response payloads
  • Logs and data exports
  • Open the file with Sketch, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .sketch extension, or export this format from Sketch.

What programs can open .sketch files?

Common options include Sketch. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .sketch file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .sketch extension.

Updated 2026-08-18

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