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Can I Use JSON in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:24 pm

JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a light-weight data format that is often used for data exchange. Figma, on the other hand, is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool. So, can you use JSON in Figma?

The answer is yes! You can use JSON in Figma in a few different ways. First, you can use it to import data into Figma. This is helpful if you have data that you want to use in your design, but don’t want to input manually.

To do this, simply create a JSON file with your data and then use the “File > Import Data” menu option in Figma. Figma will automatically generate vector shapes based on your data. You can also use JSON to style text in Figma.

To style text in Figma using JSON, simply create a JSON file with the desired styles and then use the “Text > Apply Styles” menu option. Figma will automatically apply the styles to your text layers. You can also use JSON to export data from Figma.

PRO TIP: JSON is a data format that is not officially supported by Figma. While you may be able to find some workarounds to use JSON data in Figma, it is not recommended and could cause unexpected issues.

To export data from Figma, simply select the layers that you want to export and then use the “File > Export” menu option. In the Export dialog, select “JSON” as the file type. Figma will then generate a JSON file with your selected data.

So, as you can see, you can definitely use JSON in Figma! Whether you’re importing data, styling text, or exporting layers, JSON can be a helpful format to use.

Conclusion: You can definitely use JSON in Figma! Whether you’re importing data, styling text, or exporting layers, JSON can be a helpful format to use.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.