You can now export Figma designs directly to Lovable using Builder.io’s native integration. No devs needed. This guide shows you how to structure your design, export it, and turn it into a full-stack app—all in one smooth flow.

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Why This Integration Changes Everything

Designers no longer have to stop at mockups.

With Builder.io, you can transform Figma designs into clean, structured code.

With Lovable, you turn that code into functional, full-stack apps—using AI.

Figma ➜ Builder.io ➜ Lovable ➜ App

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Step-by-Step: Figma to Full-Stack App

1

Structure Your Figma Design

For smooth exporting, your Figma file needs to be well-organized. Here’s how to prepare:

Use Auto-Layout (Required for Precise Mode)

  • Apply Auto-Layout to all parent containers.
  • Use proper padding, spacing, and resizing rules.
  • Set horizontal/vertical resizing for responsive layouts.

Name Your Layers Clearly

  • Use names like Header, CTA Button, Nav Bar—not Frame 23.
  • Avoid symbols and nested clutter.
  • Group similar components logically.

Build Reusable Components

  • Use consistent styling (fonts, colors, etc.).
  • Turn repeated elements into Figma components.

Think in Design Systems

  • Apply global styles.
  • Use a shared component library if available.

Pro Tip: Builder.io supports two export modes:

  • Easy Mode: Quick, lower fidelity.
  • Precise Mode: Requires structure but offers pixel-perfect results.
2

Open Builder.io Plugin in Figma

1

Install and Launch the Plugin

  • Open your Figma file.
  • Go to Plugins > Builder.io.
  • Select the frame(s) you want to export.
2

Choose Your Mode

  • Easy Mode: Fastest route to test layouts.
  • Precise Mode: Best for polished, responsive designs.
3

Map Components (Optional)

If prompted, map detected components to ensure smoother export.

4

Export Your Design

  • Hit “Open in Lovable”.
  • Your Figma design is now a working UI inside Lovable.
3

Iterate in Lovable

This is where the magic happens—turning static designs into real, usable apps.

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Use AI Prompts to Improve

In Lovable, you can:

  • Change layouts
  • Add sections
  • Tweak styling
  • Make responsive adjustments

Just describe what you want. Lovable does the rest.

2

Preview in Real-Time

  • Use the “Spinning up preview” feature to view updates instantly.
  • Test your changes before deployment.
3

Add Backend Logic

Need a database or auth?

  • Connect Supabase or other services via Lovable’s integrations.
4

Deploy When Ready

  • Push your app live in one click.
  • Share it with your team or users.
  • Iterate based on feedback.
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You're Live 🎉 ! What’s Next?

Congrats—you just built a working app from a Figma file without writing code.

Here’s what you can do next:

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