Until recently, creating a professional website was a complex, expensive and time-consuming process. It required web development expertise, specialized software and hosting solutions—often demanding a significant investment of time and money. However, thanks to advancements in AI and seamless design tools, there’s now a faster way to build and publish a website directly from Figma, without any external tools or coding.
Thanks to the powerful combo of Figma’s AI and the plugin figma.to.website, you can design, customize and publish a fully functional website without ever leaving Figma. Here’s how it works…
From idea to production using AI
1. Create a website template using Figma AI’s First Draft
The AI-powered First Draft feature in Figma allows you to generate a website template instantly. This tool is perfect for kickstarting your design process, giving you a strong foundation without having to start from scratch.
2. Customize your design
Once you have your AI-generated template, you can tweak and refine the design to match your brand identity. Adjust colors, fonts, layouts and imagery to ensure your site looks exactly the way you want it to.
3. Link navigation items in prototype mode
For any navigation items to work such as the top menu, for example, make sure to link all these items in prototype mode first.
4. Launch the plugin figma.to.website
After finalizing your design, open the figma.to.website plugin directly in the same Figma canvas. figma.to.website transforms your design into a fully operational website without requiring any external platforms. Just make sure your webpages are grouped in sections and responsive before continuing.
5. Click ‘Publish’
Once you’ve added your webpages to the plugin, you’re ready to publish. And with one click, your website is live! figma.to.website takes care of hosting, SEO and performance optimization, ensuring your site is not only beautiful but also functional and fast-loading.
6. Your website is live!
You now have a live, hosted website that comes with top performance and is SEO-ready. Plus, if you set up autolayout and responsiveness in Figma, it’ll be fully responsive once published, too!
Why this is a game-changer for building your website
This new approach to web creation is revolutionizing the way designers, marketers and entrepreneurs build websites. Here’s why:
✅ No external tools or code required – Everything happens within Figma, eliminating the need for additional software or web development tools.
✅ No advanced design skills necessary – AI-powered First Draft gets you started quickly, helping you create a polished, professional-looking website without extensive design experience.
✅ No development or coding knowledge required – The plugin handles all the technical aspects, including hosting, SEO and performance, so you don’t have to.
✅ Save a huge chunk of time – Traditional website creation can take weeks or even months. With Figma AI and figma.to.website, you can have a fully functioning website in a fraction of the time.
Time to make your website in Figma!
The combination of AI-powered design tools and automated publishing within Figma is transforming how websites are built. You no longer need to learn to code or spend countless hours on web development. Now, with Figma AI’s First Draft and figma.to.website, you can design, customize and publish a professional website in just a few clicks — and without even leaving Figma!
Ready to give it a try? Launch your website straight from Figma!