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Figma to HTML: How to export a Figma design into HTML3 min read

Reading Time: 3 minutesExport Figma designs to HTML with AI. Get clean, customizable code for individual frames or full websites using Anima's AI-powered code generator.

Figma to HTML: How to export a Figma design into HTML3 min read

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Why convert Figma to HTML?

Design tools like Figma are great for prototyping, but translating those designs into usable frontend code can be time-consuming.

  • Preview and test live HTML without rebuilding layouts
  • Export responsive code for dev handoff or deployment
  • Share functional, code-based prototypes with teams or stakeholders
  • Accelerate MVP delivery by skipping manual HTML/CSS setup
  • Focus on business logic instead of layout implementation

3 ways to export Figma to HTML using Anima

Export or copy HTML code snippets from the Anima plugin in Figma

  1. Open the Anima plugin in Figma (Edit or Dev Mode).
  2. Select a component or frame.
  3. Copy the generated code or preview it live.
  4. Optionally, download the code package.

Use case: UI components, buttons, icons, cards.

Export full Figma flows into HTML from the Anima plugin

  1. Launch the plugin and select the several Figma frames you need to convert into HTML.
  2. Make sure you have AutoLayout applied or create and save breakpoints.
  3. Click Prompt in Playground.
  4. Preview how the generated code is rendered in the Preview tab. Compare with the Figma tab.
  5. Prompt if needed or choose how to get the code: Download Code or Push to GitHub

Use case: Full landing pages, multi-screen UIs, dev handoff.

Playground: Download code or Push to GitHub

Export full Figma flows into HTML directly in the browser

  1. Go to Anima Playground.
  2. Paste any Figma frame (Cmd/Ctrl + C) (as previously said, it works best with AutoLayout applied in Figma – ask your designer before converting)
  3. Select the framework or styling options.
  4. Preview in Anima Playrgound
  5. Download or preview the code instantly.

Use case: Full landing pages, multi-screen UIs, dev handoff without having to open Figma.

What’s included in the code package?

File Type Description
index.html Structured HTML layout of your design
styles.css Responsive or inline CSS styling
/assets Fonts, images, and icons (when downloaded from the playground, the assets are hosted and included as links in the code)
/scripts Optional interactions or JS files

Download code package HTML from Figma design

AI-powered customization with vibe coding

  • Semantic HTML and ARIA tag insertion
  • Match framework naming conventions
  • Generate logic-based snippets or animation hooks
  • Tailored output for Tailwind, Bootstrap, or vanilla CSS
  • The sky is your limit! Prompt your imagination away

More here: Vibe coding from Figma in Anima Playground

Figma to Email-compatible HTML

Anima supports inline CSS output for email clients:

  • Select “Email-compatible” in the export settings
  • Ensure better rendering across Gmail, Outlook, etc.
  • Preview and test the layout inside the Playground

Benefits of using Anima

Feature Description
Responsive Code Auto-layout and breakpoints turn into media queries
Clean Output Well-structured HTML and CSS for developers
Speed Developers deliver projects up to 10x faster
AI Customization Adapt output to frameworks and accessibility needs
Flexible Workflow Use either plugin or web-based Playground

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FAQs on Figma to HTML Conversion

Yes. Use Anima Playground in your browser.

Yes. Designs with breakpoints or auto-layouts automatically generate responsive HTML/CSS.

Yes. Enable "Email-compatible" mode to receive inline-styled HTML.

Yes. You get clean, editable code ideal for handoff or integration. No div salad or useless span.

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