Figma Import

Import your Figma designs and generate production-ready code that matches your layouts, styles, and components.

Importing a Design

Getting your Figma designs into GenMB takes just a few steps. Connect your Figma account, choose a file, and GenMB generates code that matches your design.

Connect your Figma account

Go to your app editor and open the Figma panel. Enter your Figma Personal Access Token to connect your account. Both free and Pro Figma accounts are supported.

Browse and select a file

After connecting, browse your Figma files and select the file or specific frame you want to import. You can import individual frames, pages, or entire files.

Review the import preview

GenMB analyzes your design and extracts colors, typography, spacing, and layout information. Review the extracted design tokens before proceeding.

Generate code

Click to generate and GenMB produces working code that matches your Figma layouts, styles, and components. The code is fully editable afterward.

Start with a single page or section for your first import. Verify the output looks correct, then import more complex designs. This incremental approach gives you better control over the result.

Design System Extraction

GenMB does not just copy pixels — it extracts your design system. Colors, typography scales, spacing values, and border radii are converted into CSS custom properties for easy customization.

Colors are extracted as CSS custom properties (--color-primary, --color-secondary, etc.) from your Figma color styles. Update one variable to change the color everywhere.

Typography scales including font families, sizes, weights, and line heights are mapped to CSS classes. Your Figma text styles become reusable CSS.

Spacing and padding values are extracted from your auto-layout settings. Consistent spacing in Figma translates to consistent spacing in code. Border radii, shadows, and effects from your Figma styles are preserved in the generated CSS.

Token Management

Design tokens extracted from Figma are stored with your app and can be updated independently. Change tokens to refresh the look without regenerating the entire app.

View all extracted tokens in the Figma panel after import. Each token shows its Figma source and CSS output. You can edit tokens directly to override Figma values — useful when you want to adjust colors or spacing without going back to Figma.

Tokens persist across regenerations. When you refine your app with chat or Agent Mode, the Figma tokens are preserved. You can also export tokens as a CSS file for use in other projects or hand them to your development team.

Tips for Best Results

The quality of your generated code depends on how your Figma file is structured. Follow these tips for the best design-to-code results.

Use auto-layout everywhere

Auto-layout translates directly to CSS flexbox, producing the most accurate and responsive code. Designs without auto-layout may produce unexpected positioning.

Name your layers descriptively

Layer names become CSS class names and HTML element identifiers. "hero-section" is much better than "Frame 47." Descriptive names produce cleaner, more maintainable code.

Use Figma components for repeated elements. Components are recognized and converted into reusable code blocks. Set explicit widths and constraints in Figma — responsive behavior is inferred from your constraint settings.

Limitations and Workarounds

Figma import handles most common design patterns, but some complex elements may need manual adjustment after generation.

Complex vectors and custom SVGs

Complex vector illustrations and custom SVG icons may be simplified. For precise icons, add them manually after generation or use an icon library.

Animations and interactions

Advanced animations and interactions from Figma prototyping are not imported. Add animations through chat refinement after initial generation.

Overlapping elements without auto-layout may produce unexpected positioning. Use auto-layout in Figma for predictable results.

Very large files with many pages may take longer to process. Import individual frames or pages for faster results.

FAQs

Can I import Figma designs into GenMB?▾

Yes. Connect your Figma account with a Personal Access Token, browse your files, and select any file or frame to import. GenMB generates working code that matches your design.

What Figma features are supported?▾

Auto-layout, components, color styles, text styles, effects (shadows, blur), and responsive constraints are all extracted and converted to code. Complex vectors and prototype interactions are not imported.

Do I need Figma Pro?▾

No. Both free and Pro Figma accounts work with GenMB import. You need a Personal Access Token with read access to your files.

Can I edit the code after Figma import?▾

Yes. After import, the generated code is fully editable. Use chat refinement, the Visual Editor, GenMB Code, or edit the source directly.

What happens if I update my Figma design?▾

Re-import the updated file to regenerate the code. Your chat refinements will need to be re-applied, but design tokens are preserved.

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