Penpot Desktop is a free, open-source, unofficial desktop application for accessing the Penpot design platform. It brings Penpot's browser-based interface into a dedicated application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users can create interface designs, illustrations, interactive prototypes, and reusable design components through the integrated Penpot workspace. The application supports multiple tabs, allowing designers to navigate between projects without opening separate browser windows. It can connect to official Penpot servers, self-hosted deployments, and locally running instances. A built-in local instance creator uses Docker to enable offline design workflows. Penpot Desktop also provides configurable appearance settings, project batch exports, and automatic reloading in view mode.
Features
- Dedicated desktop interface for Penpot vector design, prototyping, and collaborative project workflows
- Tabbed project navigation with automatic restoration of previously opened design sessions
- Multiple Penpot instance connections supporting official servers and self-hosted environments
- Docker-based local instance creation for running Penpot without an internet connection
- Batch project export functionality for managing and transferring multiple design projects
- Customizable dark and light themes with automatic reloading of design view modes