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How Do You Convert AI to Figma?

Last updated on November 25, 2022 @ 4:55 pm

As the world becomes more digital, the demand for designers who can create user interfaces (UI) and user experience (UX) designs for apps and websites is growing. While there are many software programs that allow designers to create these types of designs, Figma has become one of the most popular, due in part to its ease of use and ability to collaborate with others in real-time.

Figma also has an AI-powered feature called Auto Layout that can save designers a lot of time by automatically creating layouts for them. However, while Auto Layout is a great feature, it can be tricky to convert AI files into the Figma format. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that.

    1. Open the AI file in Adobe Illustrator.

    The first step is to open the AI file in Adobe Illustrator. To do this, simply double-click on the file or go to File > Open and select the file from your computer.

    2. Export the file as a PDF.

    Once the file is open in Illustrator, go to File > Export and select PDF from the dropdown menu. When prompted, make sure to select All Pages in the Range section and click Export.

    3. Convert the PDF to a PNG or JPG.

    The next step is to convert the PDF into a PNG or JPG. This can be done using an online converter like Zamzar or by opening the PDF in an image editing program like Photoshop or GIMP and saving it as an image file.

    4. Import the image into Figma.

    Once you have your image file, open Figma and go to File > Import > Images. Select the image file from your computer and click Open.

    5. Use Auto Layout to create your design.

    Now that you have your image imported into Figma, you can use Auto Layout to create your design. To do this, simply select the layer that contains your image and click on the Auto Layout button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. You’ll then be able to choose from a variety of options for how you want your layout to look.

PRO TIP: If you are looking for a way to convert AI to Figma, beware that there are many scams online that claim to offer this service. Many of these websites will take your money and then give you a low-quality or even fake file in return. To avoid being scammed, only use reputable websites that have positive customer reviews. Also, be sure to check the file type before you download it, as some websites will try to trick you by giving you a .zip file instead of an AI file.
  • Create: This will create a new frame for each object in your image
  • Duplicate: This will duplicate your current frame and create a new frame for each object in your image
  • Replace: This will replace your current frame with a new frame for each object in your image
  • Cancel: This will cancel the operation and leave your current frame unchanged

6. Edit your design as needed.

Once you’ve created your layout, you can edit it as needed by adding text, changing colors, etc. You can also use Auto Layout again if you need to make further changes to your design.

7 .Export your design as a PNG or JPG.

When you’re happy with your design, go to File > Export > Images and select PNG or JPG from the dropdown menu.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully converted an AI file into a Figma design.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.