Introducing HTML Support in Figma’s Dev Mode with Anima2 min read
Reading Time: 2minutes Build in Figma, and Anima will translate your designs into HTML. Copy paste, export or open in Codesandbox, right from Figma's Dev Mode.
Introducing HTML Support in Figma’s Dev Mode with Anima2 min read
Reading Time: 2minutes
We’re thrilled to announce that Anima’s HTML support has made its way into Figma’s DevMode! This significant enhancement is here to expedite your design-to-code workflow 🎉
How to Translate Your Designs into HTML:
Build in Figma, and Anima will translate your designs into HTML. Here’s how:
Select Frames: Choose the frames you want to translate into code in your Figma design.
Generate HTML and CSS: Anima will work its magic and generate the corresponding HTML and CSS code for your selected frames. No need to painstakingly translate your designs – Anima does it for you.
Multiple Export Options: Choose from various export options –
copy the generated code
download it as a complete package
open directly to CodeSandbox for further customization
Better handoff with Figma Variables & Auto layout support:
Anima’s code now embraces Figma variables and auto layout, leading to enhanced code quality and the generation of responsive designs. We strongly recommend integrating these features into your projects for a smoother workflow and superior results.
Check out how this simple Figma file opens in Codesanbox.
So.. When to choose HTML?
Not sure if you need HTML or React? Here’s our take on that:
HTML is an excellent choice for:
Crafting static web pages.
Executing effective marketing campaigns.
Publishing straightforward web projects.
React shines when it comes to:
Creating interactive and dynamic web applications.
Building with reusable components.
So no matter which project you’re working on now, Anima got you covered, ensuring your design translates seamlessly into functional code.
We’re excited to see the creative solutions you’ll bring to life with this newfound capability. As always, your feedback is invaluable as we continue to refine and expand our offerings.
Feel free to share with us your feedback, or join us on discord.
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