If you are not familiar with Figma, it is a visual design software that lets you create complex user interfaces and graphics. It is very popular in the design community, and its free version is sufficient for most uses.
To import an Illustrator file into Figma, follow these steps:
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1. Download and install the Figma app.
2. Open the Figma app and sign in.
3. In the left sidebar, click on the “File” menu and select “Import.
4. On the “Import Files” window, select the folder where your Illustrator file is located.
5. In the “File Type” dropdown menu, select “Illustrator file.”
6. On the “File Size” tab, select the size of the file that you want to import.
7. Click on the “Next” button.
8. On the “Illustrator Files” window, Figma will scan your file for changes.
9. If there are any changes, Figma will ask you to approve the changes.
10. Click on the “Yes, approve” button if everything looks correct.
11. On the “Illustrator Files” window, Figma will create a new file in Figma based on the changes that it made to the original file.
12. If you have any changes to the file, you can click on the “Update” button to make the changes and then click on the “Next” button to continue.
13. On the “Illustrator Files” window, you will see the final file that is created in Figma.
14. Click on the “Close” button to close the window.
15. In the left sidebar, click on the “Files” menu and select “Export.
16. On the “Export Files” window, select the “Illustrator File” option.
17. In the “File Format” dropdown menu, select “Figma File.”
18. In the “Export As” dropdown menu, select “File Name.”
19. Click on the “Export” button.
20. The file will be exported to the folder that you specified.
21. Double-click on the exported file to open it in Figma.
22. You will see the file in Figma, with the changes that were made in Illustrator.
23. You can now begin designing your user interface in Figma based on the changes that were made to the original file.
24. If you want to continue working on the file outside of Figma, you can copy the file to your computer and then open it in Illustrator.
25. You can also save the file to your computer and use it in other applications.
26. Finally, you can close Figma and the file will remain open in Illustrator.
Overall, importing an Illustrator file into Figma is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few minutes. Once the file is imported, you can start designing your user interface in Figma, and then you can export the file to use in other applications.
