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How Do You Distort Shapes in Figma?

Last updated on May 1, 2023 @ 2:05 pm

There are a few steps to distort shapes in Figma. The first step is to select the shape you want to distort.

From there, open the Resources window in the top menu.

Then, search for the “Warp Tools” plugin and run it. This is the plugin that we will be using to distort the shape.

In the Warp Tools plugin window, you can find various Warp Tool options to choose from such as the Smudge Tool, Twirl Tool, Bulge Tool, Pinch Tool, Free Transform Tool, and Arc Transform Tool. Select the type of Warp Tool that you want to use to distort the shape.

In this example, we will be using the Free Transform tool. With the Free Transform tool, you can click and drag on any point of a shape to distort it. Once done, just click on the “Insert” button.

A new shape will then be inserted into your canvas. You can use this to replace the previous shape in your design.

And there you have it! You can now distort shapes in Figma!

PRO TIP: There are a few things to keep in mind when distorting shapes in Figma:

1. Make sure the shape you’re working with is selected.

2. Select the Warp Tool according to your preference.

3. Adjust the properties of the Warp Tools before using them.

4. Repeat steps 2-3 for each shape or image that you want to distort.

All of these distortion tools are essential to create interesting effects and add personality to your designs. Experiment with different warp techniques to see what works best for you.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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