AI design
Figma AI
Figma AI is a suite of intelligent workflows deeply integrated into the Figma product matrix, designed to help teams start faster, find resources precisely, and maintain creative flow.
What is Figma AI?
Figma AI is a suite of intelligent workflows deeply integrated into the Figma product matrix, designed to help teams start faster, find resources precisely, and maintain creative flow.It acts not just as an assistant but as a collaborative partner across exploration, polishing, and shipping, supporting natural language generation of design directions, image editing, and file search.
Key capabilities include Figma Make, which allows users to turn ideas or existing designs into prototypes and web apps via prompts; Figma Weave, offering pre-built AI workflows for generating high-quality images, vectors, and video assets; and Figma Agent, which builds reusable custom plugins directly on the canvas based on descriptions.Additionally, via the MCP server, Figma connects with external agentic tools to enable a fast loop from codebase to pull request.
Key features
- Figma MakeTurn ideas and existing Figma designs into prototypes and web apps via prompts, supporting direct generation of pull requests from your codebase.
- Figma WeavePre-built AI workflows that generate images, vectors, and video directly in Figma, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality outcomes.
- Figma AgentA collaborative agent that generates and remixes designs, automates busywork, and builds custom plugins on the canvas based on your description.
- Shader EffectsInstantly generate custom shader effects and fills like blurs, mesh gradients, and patterns via prompts, with export support.
- Code SyncSupports 'Code to Canvas' to turn live UI into editable layers and 'Canvas to Code' to push designs back to production environments.
- MCP ServerConnects Figma to external agentic tools, allowing AI agents to read, reference, and act on your designs within their workflows.
How to use it
- Sign up or log in to Figma to access built-in AI features directly within the design interface.
- Use Figma Agent to input prompts for generating new design directions or automating tasks like layer renaming.
- Try Figma Weave tools by selecting pre-built workflows to generate required images or vector assets.
- Leverage Figma Make to convert design files into interactive prototypes or generate web app code.
- Extend functionality by describing plugin logic, allowing the Agent to build custom plugins on the canvas.
- Connect external development tools via the MCP server to automate the workflow from design to code commit.
Where it fits
- Rapid PrototypinProduct managers and designers use Figma Make to quickly turn PRDs or sketches into demonstrable high-fidelity prototypes.
- Brand Asset ScalMarketing teams leverage Figma Weave to batch-generate social media images and video assets that adhere to brand guidelines.
- Design System MaDesign Ops teams use the Agent to automatically check layer naming conventions and locate components quickly via visual search.
Pricing and free quota
Figma AI uses a credit system.Each seat includes a monthly allotment of AI credits: 3,000 for Professional, 3,500 for Organization, 4,250 for Enterprise, and 500 for Starter and other seats.Additional credits can be purchased if needed.
Who it is for
- UI/UX Designers
- Frontend Engineers
- Product Managers
- Design System Leads
FAQ
Where can I find Figma's AI features?
Figma's AI features are available across its various products.Specific availability depends on the product version, so check the official Help Center for a detailed list.
How do AI credits work?
Figma AI uses a shared credit system.Each seat receives a fixed monthly allotment based on the plan type.If you run out, you can purchase additional credits as needed.
Does using Figma Make with my local codebase consume credits?
During the Beta period, using Figma Make to ship directly to your team's codebase is free and does not consume AI credits.Standard credit usage will apply once generally available.
Does Figma offer AI copyright protection?
Yes, Figma offers an optional contract addendum for Organization and Enterprise customers that provides a layer of protection for content generated using its AI products.