“If you are a designer or developer who uses Figma to create webpages or applications, there may be a need to convert your designs into code. Fortunately, Figma provides built-in tools that make it easy to convert your work into CSS, iOS, and Android code. This blog post will walk you through the steps of extracting code from Figma.”
Accessing Code Panel on Figma
The first step is to access the code panel in Figma. To do this, simply select the layer or object that you want the code for, and then navigate to the “Inspect” panel. The code for your selection will appear on the screen.
Choosing Your Code Language
Figma offers the option to generate code in CSS, Swift, and XML (for Android). To select the code language, click the dropdown menu at the top of the “Inspect” panel, and choose your preferred language. The code will automatically update to reflect your choice.
Copying The Code
After you’ve selected your preferred language, you can simply click the “Copy” button next to the code to copy it to your clipboard.
Using The Code
Now that you have the code copied, you can easily paste it into your code editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment). For example, if you’ve copied CSS code, you can paste it into your CSS file in your project folder.
Here’s an example process of getting CSS code from Figma:
Step 1: Select the layer or object in your Figma design.
Step 2: Navigate to the “Inspect” panel on the right side of the screen.
Step 3: Click the dropdown menu at the top of the “Inspect” panel and choose “CSS”.
Step 4: Click the “Copy” button next to the generated code.
Step 5: Paste the copied code into your CSS file in your project folder.
#layer {
position: absolute;
width: 1920px;
height: 1080px;
left: 0px;
top: 0px;
background: #C4C4C4;
}
And there you have it! A simple, efficient way to convert your Figma designs into usable code. This powerful tool can save you a ton of time and effort in your development process, so make sure to make the most of it. Happy coding!