Converting your designs from Figma to Shopify is not as complicated as you might think. The tools that you already have in Figma make it easy to move pages from Explore to Build. You can also set up separate pages for each milestone or for different designs. Then you can link to these separate pages to keep track of project progress. You can also create checklists to remind you to review your designs.
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Organize layers
When converting Figma to Shopify, it is important to organize layers for different design aspects. For example, you may want to create separate pages for different devices or form factors. This is helpful for keeping track of project progress. You can also add sticky notes to capture thoughts and ideas.
Structured frames and file structures are key to creating an easy handoff, especially when a deadline approaches. It can also save you a lot of time if you use consistent naming conventions, descriptive components, and spacing. There are several best practices for structuring Figma frames.
To make things easier for you, Figma includes a variety of plugins that help you organize your document. One of these is the Clean Document plugin. This plugin will fix the pixel-perfect positioning of layers, remove hidden layers, and ungroup heavily nested layers. Another great plugin is Content Reel, which helps you create and edit layouts quickly. This plugin allows you to import up to 20 images and pin the content that you use most.
Export frames
One of the best ways to integrate Figma with your Shopify store is to export frames. This allows you to create multiple versions of your page for different devices and form factors. You can add titles and badges to each frame to make it clear what your visitors are looking at. You can also add sticky notes for ideas and thoughts.
Before exporting your frames, make sure that you have enabled the auto layout feature on your design. This setting is available on all elements and groupings. If it is missing, you’ll probably experience issues with the import. In order to export your Figma design to Shopify, open the plugin and choose “Figma to HTML and CSS.” Be sure to save the JSON file at a suitable location so that you can import it into Shopify.
In Figma, you can export your frames to various file formats. You can export images in JPG, PNG, SVG, and PDF formats. To export a frame to PNG, you must click on the export button in the right corner of the export section. You can also export images to other formats by choosing an image format from the context menu.
Import designs into Builder
To import designs into Builder, you can use the Figma auto layout feature. To begin the process, make a copy of your design in Figma. This will ensure that the imported design keeps the original design. To import layers in Figma, select the auto layout option for all layers.
Once you’ve completed the Figma design, you can import it into the Shopify builder. The Figma to Shopify import tool creates a custom theme based on your design. It also customizes the project cover to share high-level information about the project. This makes it easy to locate the files.
Remarks
Once your Figma design has been imported into Shopify, you can easily add the necessary information. For example, you can create separate pages for different form factors and devices. You can also add titles and badges to the pages. These will make it easy for your customers to know what they’re viewing. You can even add sticky notes to capture ideas and share thoughts.
