Exporting Assets in Figma
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Figma Handbook
1
The Figma Design Tool
0:54
2
The Editor in Figma
1:17
3
Basic Tools
2:14
4
Position, Size, Rotation, & Corner Radius properties
1:27
5
Color Styles
1:13
6
Masks
1:47
7
Dark Mode with Selection Colors
1:17
8
Gradients
1:36
9
Creating Backgrounds
2:37
10
Blending Modes
2:02
11
Alignment, Distribution, & Tidy up Properties
1:24
12
Union and Corner Radius
2:53
13
Shadow and Blur Effects
1:48
14
Using Images
2:00
15
Fill, Stroke, & Advanced Stroke
3:21
16
Text Properties and Styles
1:37
17
Google Fonts and Custom Fonts
1:13
18
Accessibility
19
Responsive Design
3:07
20
Constraints
1:11
21
Layout Grid
2:00
22
Auto Layout in Figma
8:17
23
Vector Mode
0:55
24
Vector Network
1:19
25
Perspective Mockups
2:00
26
3D Mockups
1:20
27
Using Illustrations in Design
2:03
28
Booleans
2:24
29
Icon Design
1:48
30
Components
1:50
31
Team Library
2:14
32
Creating Confetti
1:59
33
Looper Shape Duplication
1:41
34
Apple Watch Ring
2:23
35
Exporting Assets in Figma
1:39
36
Exporting CSS Code
1:04
37
Designing with Data
1:57
38
Prototyping
2:25
39
Version History
1:25
40
Multiplayer, Commenting, & Previews
1:36
41
Variants
5:39
42
Interactive Components
5:40
43
UIKits
4:47
44
Plugins
5:47
45
Blob Background
4:45
46
Wave Background
6:46
47
3D Shapes
12:27
48
Parallax Prototyping in Figma
7:52
49
3D UI Perspective Design
7:16
50
Glass Icon
9:16
51
Crystal Ball with Water Effect Animation
12:54
52
Design and code a line animation with letters
29:38
53
Futuristic line animation
19:30
54
Import from Adobe Illustrator to Figma
3:16
55
Create an Illustration in Figma
4:07
56
Remove BG plugin
2:27
57
Circular Lines Advanced Stroke
3:27
58
Publish Design to Community
4:49
59
Turn Image into Vector
3:11
60
Prototype with Scrolling Content
3:42
61
Hug Content and Resizing
2:04
62
Advanced Auto Layout
4:13
63
Circular Text on Path
5:57
64
Mirror Prototype
2:39
65
Sticky Nav and Tab Bar Prototyping
4:37
66
Video in Figma Prototype
5:04
67
Mesh Gradients
3:03
68
Figma Sections
3:53
69
Unsplash Stock Photos
2:07
70
Angular Gradient
4:17
71
Radial Gradient
5:11
72
After Delay Animation Prototyping
3:14
73
UI Wireframe
2:53
74
Lottie Animations
3:55
75
Design Sign Up Screen
6:42
76
Content Generator
2:53
77
Design Lint Missing Style
2:36
78
Slice Tool
2:04
79
Adaptive Layout with Breakpoints
6:25
80
Chart Designs
4:51
81
Design Modals
4:08
82
Batch Rename
2:35
83
Design Onboarding Screen
2:28
84
Animated Button Prototype
3:06
85
Smart Selection
2:15
86
Component Properties
4:37
87
RedLines
2:54
88
Interactive Calendar
7:46
89
Measure Distance
3:33
90
Variable Fonts
2:51
91
AI Plugins
6:16
92
Text Animation
3:11
93
Resize Layers
2:36
94
View Layer Outlines
2:23
95
Prototype Connections
2:38
96
Export SVG Files and Code
2:47
97
3D Illustrations
4:14
98
UI Placeholder
2:38
99
Dark Mode Switch
4:23
100
Dev Mode
6:26
101
Dark Mode Variables
10:04
102
Figma to HTML
10:51
Sharing
You can share your design files with clients, co-workers, or with anyone using the public link or inviting them to your project. You have the control, which means you can invite them either with a view or edit permission. This helps a lot in getting feedback and collaborating with other designers!
Design Specs
People with an account who receive your invitation or link can view and inspect properties, sizes, and even code or assets. This is very similar to how Zeplin, Abstract, or Sympli work.
Version History
At any time, you can create a version of your design so that it's kept in history. This is recommended whenever you need to save a bulk of changes, similar to how you'd use Git. Also, you can see the history of all the versions you've saved previously. Figma makes it very simple to switch back and forth between those versions to see the changes.
Export Assets
You can click on the Export button for each layer of your design to export elements or frames as a PNG, JPG, or SVG (you can also export the asset in multiple formats simultaneously) file. Once you set it up, during Inspect, people can automatically save the file.
Slices
In addition to the Export button, you can also create a custom Slice if you need to create a zone where you want to capture an image with everything merged. This is a very similar experience to creating a screenshot on the Mac.
Inspect Tab
The Inspect tab can be found at the top of the Properties panel, next to Design and Prototype. You can find all the properties written in plain code (Table) or actual languages such as CSS, Swift or Android.
Export Selection from Properties Panel
Let's first focus on learning how to export a selected frame or a selected element via the Export option in the Properties panel.
- Select the element or frame you'd like to export
- In the Properties panel, scroll down to the Export option at the bottom and click the '+' icon
- Here, you can export it as one of the following formats - PNG, JPG, SVG and PDF
- Figma also gives you the option to specify the size of the element before exporting. You can either choose one of the default ones from the dropdown or add a custom one as the input
Note: If you're adding a custom input, make sure to add one of the following letters to the number - x (multiplier), w (width) and h (height).
Export in PNG JPG SVG and PDF
PNG (Portable Network Graphics): PNG is a lossless bitmap format that allows for the preservation of images at their original quality. It's widely used by websites and applications where high-quality graphics are required, such as advertising and screenshots. It was created as an alternative to JPEG and GIF, so it's frequently used for displaying transparent images.
In the first image, we can see the Frame in white. In the second image, you will notice that the Frame is transparent.
Image 1 (JPG), Image 2 (PNG)
JPG (Joint Photographic Group): JPG is a pixel-based image format. Each JPG has fixed dimensions, but the compression leads to a loss of quality and also a lower file size. For example, if an image is saved as a JPG and then re-opened and edited, filters that affect quality will not be effective. Instead, attempt to use PNG if you want an image with adjustable dimensions, transparent pixels, or any modifications beyond simple cropping.
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics): SVG is a scalable format, which means that its graphics aren't tied to any specific resolution. It's also an XML-based vector graphic, which means you can make any element as large or small as you like without losing clarity.
PDF (Portable Document Format): If you're looking for a format that's compatible with any device, then PDFs are a great choice. They allow you to share complex and interactive layouts—and they're compatible with any software or operating system.
With PDFs, you can render and manipulate individual elements of a design—which makes it a versatile format that's independent of software, hardware, or operating system. Plus, it's easy to create using Adobe Acrobat or Illustrator.
Pixel Density
Pixel density is the number of pixels per inch (PPI), which is a measurement of the resolution of a display. The higher the pixel density, the more detailed and sharp your screen will be.
iPhones and Macs both use high-resolution displays with high pixel densities, which allows them to display images and text with a high level of detail and clarity. The specific pixel density of an iPhone or Mac will vary depending on the model, but in general, they both offer high-resolution displays that are sharp and clear.
When exporting images from an iPhone or Mac, it's important to consider the pixel density of the device you're using. If you're exporting an image to be used on a device with a lower pixel density, you may need to reduce the resolution of the image to ensure that it displays properly. On the other hand, if you're exporting an image to be used on a device with a higher pixel density, you may need to increase the resolution to take advantage of the higher pixel density.
Image 1: Low-density screen displayed with density independence. Image 2: High-density screen displayed with density independence.
Export List
Figma takes note of any selection or export settings you might have applied via the Export List. With the Export List option, you can export every asset present in that list with a single click. Let's see how we can access Export List.
- Go to the menu. Here, either search for 'export' in the search bar or click on File and then, Export
- A modal containing a list of all the previous exports opens up. You can export all of these by simply clicking the 'Export' button at the top
Copy as SVG
You also have the option to directly copy the SVG code and paste it to a file. Simply, right-click the element, select More < Copy/Paste and then, Copy as SVG. Once that’s done, you can paste the SVG code in your favorite code editor.
Export In Bulk
The best part of Figma is that you can export all of your elements in one go, instead of exporting them one by one.
- Click the Figma icon to open the menu and select File and then Export from the options. You can also use the keyboard shortcut: Shift+Command+E.
- The Export modal will show you all the selections you have Export settings for.
- Check the box next to any selection(s) you want to export.
- Click the Export button to export any selected assets.
Save Figma File
In the event that you need to manually back up your entire Figma files, you can save a local copy of a file in the .fig (Figma) or .jam (FigJam) formats. This is useful if you want to duplicate files between Figma accounts or teams, or if you want to manually back up your files. Figma doesn't include any version history or comments when you save a local copy of a file.
- Click on the Figma icon to open the menu.
- Select File > Save local copy.
- Figma will download a copy of the file to your downloads folder.
Conclusion
Figma eliminates having to jump to different tools since it's web-based. You're able to share your designs with anyone with just a link and it'd open right there in the browser, installing the app is not even necessary. Figma makes us work more efficiently, it also enables us to communicate our designs better.
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1
The Figma Design Tool
Getting started with Figma as your design tool
0:54
2
The Editor in Figma
Getting familiar with the Figma interface
1:17
3
Basic Tools
Getting to know the tool panel in Figma
2:14
4
Position, Size, Rotation, & Corner Radius properties
Working with Position, Size, Rotation, & Corner Radius properties
1:27
5
Color Styles
Working with color styles on Figma
1:13
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Masks
Using masks to clip content and compose your design in Figma
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Dark Mode with Selection Colors
Learn to design and adapt for designs for Dark Mode with Selection Colors
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Gradients
We'll walk through all the different ways to use gradients in your work, as well as techniques when creating them
1:36
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Creating Backgrounds
Design backgrounds in Figma
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Blending Modes
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Alignment, Distribution, & Tidy up Properties
Exploring Alignment and Tidy up in Figma
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Union and Corner Radius
Working on union and corner radius
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Shadow and Blur Effects
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Using Images
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Fill, Stroke, & Advanced Stroke
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Text Properties and Styles
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Google Fonts and Custom Fonts
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Accessibility
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Responsive Design
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Constraints
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Layout Grid
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Auto Layout in Figma
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Vector Mode
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Vector Network
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Perspective Mockups
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3D Mockups
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Using Illustrations in Design
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Booleans
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Icon Design
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Components
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Team Library
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Looper Shape Duplication
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Prototyping
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Version History
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Multiplayer, Commenting, & Previews
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Variants
Combining similar components into variants
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Interactive Components
Creating reusable interactions using interactive components
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UIKits
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Plugins
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Wave Background
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3D Shapes
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Parallax Prototyping in Figma
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3D UI Perspective Design
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Glass Icon
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Crystal Ball with Water Effect Animation
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Design and code a line animation with letters
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Futuristic line animation
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Import from Adobe Illustrator to Figma
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Create an Illustration in Figma
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Circular Lines Advanced Stroke
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Publish Design to Community
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Turn Image into Vector
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Prototype with Scrolling Content
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Hug Content and Resizing
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Advanced Auto Layout
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Circular Text on Path
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Mirror Prototype
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Sticky Nav and Tab Bar Prototyping
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Video in Figma Prototype
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Mesh Gradients
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Figma Sections
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Unsplash Stock Photos
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Angular Gradient
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Radial Gradient
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After Delay Animation Prototyping
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Lottie Animations
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Slice Tool
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Adaptive Layout with Breakpoints
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Chart Designs
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Design Modals
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Batch Rename
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Design Onboarding Screen
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Animated Button Prototype
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Smart Selection
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Component Properties
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RedLines
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Interactive Calendar
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Measure Distance
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Variable Fonts
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AI Plugins
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Text Animation
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View Layer Outlines
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Prototype Connections
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UI Placeholder
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