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Figma to Code: How to Turn Designs into Pixel-Perfect Websites

Creating a website that looks exactly like your Figma design can feel like magic—but it’s actually a combination of smart workflow, the right tools, and careful attention to detail. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to turn Figma designs into pixel-perfect websites, step by step.

1. Understand the Design Structure

Before touching any code, study your Figma file. Check for:

  • Typography: font sizes, weights, line heights, and letter spacing.
  • Colors: primary, secondary, and accent colors.
  • Spacing & Layouts: padding, margins, and alignment.
  • Components: buttons, cards, navbars, and reusable elements.

Tip: Use Figma’s “Inspect” panel—it gives exact CSS properties you can copy.

2. Choose the Right Frontend Framework

Your Figma design needs a solid code foundation. Popular choices:

  • React + Tailwind CSS: Component-based, responsive, and fast.
  • Vue.js: Lightweight and flexible for interactive UI.
  • Next.js: Perfect if SEO and server-side rendering matter.

Tip: Tailwind works beautifully with Figma because you can translate spacing and colors directly into utility classes.

3. Export Assets Correctly

Figma allows you to export images, SVGs, and icons:

  • SVGs: Best for logos and icons (scalable without losing quality).
  • PNG/JPG: Use for photos or complex images.
  • Export Settings: Ensure 1x, 2x, or 3x resolutions for different devices.

4. Start Coding the Layout

  • Set up your project with your framework of choice.
  • Create reusable components for buttons, cards, modals, etc.
  • Use a design-to-code approach: convert each Figma frame into a component.
  • Pixel-perfect spacing: Pay attention to margins, padding, and alignment.

Tip: Use Figma’s layout grids as a guide for your CSS grid or Flexbox.

5. Implement Responsiveness

No design is complete without a responsive layout:

  • Use media queries for breakpoints.
  • Tailwind makes this easier with responsive utility classes (sm:, md:, lg:).
  • Test on multiple devices or browser dev tools.

6. Test & Refine

  • Compare the live site with the Figma file side-by-side.
  • Check fonts, colors, spacing, and interactions.
  • Make minor adjustments until it’s pixel-perfect.

7. Automate Where Possible

  • Plugins like Figma to HTML or Anima can accelerate parts of the workflow.
  • But always review the generated code—manual tweaks are usually necessary.

Final Thoughts

Transforming Figma to code is both a craft and a strategy. It’s about translating UI/UX design into responsive websites with precision—maintaining pixel-perfect layouts, clean code, and optimized performance. With the right frontend development approach and attention to detail, you can turn modern web designs into seamless digital experiences.

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