Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool for designing user interfaces. After Effects is a digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems and used in the post-production process of filmmaking and television production. So, can you import Figma to After Effects?
The short answer is yes, you can import Figma to After Effects!
Here’s how:
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Open your Figma file in the Figma desktop app.
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Click on the “File” menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “Export” from the drop-down menu that appears.
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In the “Export” window that appears, select “After Effects” as the file format you’d like to export to.
PRO TIP: Figma is a vector-based design tool that is used for interface design, whereas After Effects is a motion graphics and compositing application. While it is possible to import Figma files into After Effects, some features may not be compatible and can cause unexpected results. -
Click “Export” to save your file as an .aep file.
That’s it! You can now import your Figma file into After Effects.
There are a few things to keep in mind when importing Figma files into After Effects, however:
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Layers in Figma are imported as individual assets in After Effects.
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If you have any layer groups in your Figma file, they will be imported as precomps in After Effects.
- Text layers are imported as text objects, not editable text layers.