As a vector-based design tool, Figma is great for creating graphics with clean lines and sharp edges. However, one area where Figma falls short is its lack of support for gradients. Figma is primarily a user interface design tool and is not designed for saving gradients or any other kind of data outside of the design file.
While you can create gradients in Figma using gradient tools like Linear Gradient, Radial Gradient, Diamond Gradient, and Angular Gradient, there is no way to save these gradients within Figma for future use. This can be a major pain point for designers who rely heavily on gradients in their work.
Fortunately, there is a workaround that allows you to save gradients in Figma. First, select the layer that you want to fill in with the gradient.
Then, create your gradient using the Linear Gradient or Radial Gradient tool. You can find these tools by opening the Fill settings on the Design panel.
Next, select the fill layer that contains your gradient and export it as a PNG. You can do this by going to the Export window in the right panel.
Finally, import the PNG into Figma. You can do this by going to File > Place image.
Select the gradient image PNG file then click on the “Open” button.
Apply it to your design and that’s it!
While this workaround isn’t ideal, it will allow you to use gradients in your Figma designs.
Conclusion: While Figma doesn’t natively support gradients, you can use a workaround to save gradients for future use. Even when you can’t save gradients as standalone files in Figma, you can save them as part of your design file. This means that you can easily reuse the same gradients throughout your design without having to recreate them each time. This can be a helpful solution if you rely heavily on gradients in your work.
