How to Fix "Sketch Keeps Crashing When Saving Files"

Sketch crashing when saving files is a frustrating issue, and it can happen for a variety of reasons.

The first step is to ensure that you're using the latest version of Sketch.

Software updates often fix bugs and improve stability, so it’s a good idea to go to Sketch > Check for Updates and install any available updates.

If you're already on the latest version, the issue may be caused by a corrupted Sketch file or a conflict with third-party plugins.

To check for file corruption, try opening other Sketch files to see if the issue persists.

If other files open without any problem, the issue is likely isolated to the specific file.

If the problem is limited to one file, you can try opening it on a different computer or exporting the contents to a new Sketch file.

If the issue is affecting all files, try disabling any plugins you have installed.

To do this, hold the Shift key while opening Sketch to disable all plugins and see if the crashing issue persists.

If disabling plugins resolves the issue, re-enable them one by one to determine which plugin is causing the crash.

Another common cause of Sketch crashes is a lack of system resources, especially when working with large files or many artboards.

Check your system's RAM usage and close any unnecessary applications to free up memory.

It may also be worth checking if you have enough available disk space, as Sketch requires sufficient storage space to save files properly.

Finally, if all else fails, try resetting Sketch's preferences by holding Shift while opening the app.

This can fix issues related to settings and configuration.

If Sketch continues to crash after all these steps, consider reinstalling the application, as a fresh installation might resolve underlying issues.