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How Do I Export From Figma to AI?

Last updated on December 30, 2022 @ 2:28 am

If you’re a graphic or web designer, chances are you’re familiar with Figma. It’s a great tool for creating designs for both web and print.

But what if you need to export your Figma design to Adobe Illustrator? Here’s a quick guide on how to do just that:

1. Open your design in Figma.

Open the design file in Figma

2. Go to File > Export > Export As.

Go to file>export>export as in Figma

3. In the Export As dialog box, select Adobe Illustrator (.ai) from the Format drop-down menu. If the option is unavailable, you can save it in SVG format instead.

Save the Figma design file in SVG format

4. Choose your desired export settings and click Export. Finally, on your computer, find your downloaded file and open it in Adobe Illustrator. You can see that your Figma design file is still fully editable in Adobe Illustrator.

Open the SVG file in Adobe Illustrator Figma SVG file can now be edited and save as AI file

That’s it! Your Figma design will now be exported as an Adobe Illustrator file.

PRO TIP: When exporting from Figma to AI, it is important to note that you may lose some of your design data. Additionally, AI files can be large and difficult to work with, so make sure you have the proper software and skills before attempting to export your design.

How Do I Export From Figma to AI?

Figma is a great tool for graphic and web designers alike. If you need to export your Figma design to Adobe Illustrator, follow the steps below:

  1. Open your design in Figma.
  2. Go to File > Export > Export As.
  3. In the Export As dialog box, select Adobe Illustrator (.ai) from the Format drop-down menu. If the option is unavailable, you can save it in SVG format instead.
  4. Choose your desired export settings and click Export. Finally, on your computer, find your downloaded file and open it in Adobe Illustrator. You can see that your Figma design file is still fully editable in Adobe Illustrator.

Your Figma design will now be exported as an Adobe Illustrator file.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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