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Can You Import a Website Into Figma?

Last updated on March 26, 2023 @ 8:34 am

Figma is a vector-based design tool that is gaining popularity in the design community. One of the reasons for its popularity is its ease of use; Figma is very intuitive and easy to learn.

Another reason is that Figma has a lot of features that allow designers to be very creative and expressive in their work. One of those features is the ability to import a website into Figma.

So, can you import a website into Figma? The answer is yes! You can import a website into Figma by going to Resources > Plugins and running the ‘Anima‘ plugin. This is helpful especially when you want to make enhancements to your website’s design.

In the Anima plugin’s window, select the ‘Website to Figma‘ option.

NOTE: The ‘Website to Figma’ option converts live sites to Figma layers.

 

On the next page, you will be asked to enter the URL of the website that you want to convert. Just type it in the space provided then click the ‘Bring it on!‘ button.

NOTE: Loading the website may take some time depending on the quality and how much content it has.

And there you have it! You can see in the Layers section all the layers of your website that are loaded in Figma.

PRO TIP: When importing a website into Figma, be aware that:

– Only the HTML and CSS code will be imported – no JavaScript or other code will be imported
– The imported website will not be interactive – it will be a static image, but with editable elements.
– If the website you are importing is complex, it may not import correctly or may not look as expected in Figma

Once you have selected the appropriate option, follow the prompts to finish importing your website into Figma. After your website has been imported, you can then begin to style it using Figma’s vector-based design tools. This gives you a lot of control over how your website looks and feels and allows you to create a truly unique web experience for your visitors.

Conclusion:

Can You Import a Website Into Figma?

Yes! You can import a website into Figma by running the Anima plugin found in the Resources tab. From there, just select the “Website to Figma” option then type in the URL of the website that you want to import. Your website will then be loaded into Figma which might take quite some time depending on the quality of the elements and the amount of content contained in your website.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.