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Can You Compress Images in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:07 am

Images play an important role in web design, as they can help to make a site more visually appealing and engaging. However, large images can also slow down a website, which is why it’s important to use image compression when creating websites and graphics.

There are a few different ways to compress images, and Figma is one of the most popular tools for doing so. Figma is a vector graphic editor that allows users to create and edit images with ease. One of the great things about Figma is that it offers a wide range of options for compressing images, including lossy and lossless compression.

Lossy compression is best for images that don’t need to be of the highest quality, such as photos that will be displayed on a website or in an email. This type of compression will reduce the file size of an image without losing any quality.

PRO TIP: If you are planning on compressing images in Figma, be aware that there is currently a known issue with image quality degradation when using the “Export As…” function. We recommend using an alternative method for compressing images until this issue is resolved.

Lossless compression is best for images that need to be of the highest quality, such as those that will be printed or used in a high-resolution document.

So, how do you compress an image in Figma? The first step is to open your image in Figma.

Then, click on the “File” menu and select “Export.” In the “Export” window, select the format you want to export your image as (JPEG, PNG, or SVG), and then click on the “Export” button.

In the “Quality” drop-down menu, you can choose between lossy and lossless compression. If you’re not sure which one to choose, lossy is usually a good choice for web graphics. Once you’ve selected your preferred compression type, click on the “Export” button and your image will be compressed!

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.