Why convert FIG to PNG?
PNG is a raster image format that works everywhere - browsers, documents, presentations, and handoff tools. Exporting a frame to PNG is the standard way to hand off assets from a Figma design to developers or share a visual without sharing the editable file.
About these formats
.FIG
Figma Design File (local copy)
A .fig file is a local copy of a Figma design project saved via File > Save local copy. It can only be opened by importing it into Figma - drag it into your Drafts at figma.com or use File…
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.PNG
Portable Network Graphics
A PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format. Every modern OS, browser, and image app opens PNGs natively - just double-click. The most common questions are not about…
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- PNG supports an alpha channel - if a frame has no background in Figma, the exported PNG will have a transparent background.
- All vector shapes, text, and effects are rasterized at the chosen scale; the PNG is a flat image with no editable layers.
- Resolution is flexible - use 1x or 2x for screen and web use, and 3x or higher for print or high-DPI displays.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a paid Figma account to export PNG?
No - a free Figma account is sufficient to import a
.fig file and export frames as PNG.Can I export multiple frames as PNG at once?
Yes - select all frames (or click empty canvas and choose Export frames) to queue all frames for PNG export in a single ZIP download.
Can third-party websites convert .fig to PNG reliably?
No - the
.fig format is a proprietary binary with no public specification; only Figma can reliably read and render it.
