The challenge of converting Figma designs to code is a long-standing one that many plugins have tried to tackle, often without achieving meaningful success. While these plugins can generate pixel-perfect code, the output is typically static and lacks functional logic, making it hard to integrate into real production environments. The same limitations apply to Figma-to-React tools, which often fall short in delivering production-ready code.

Redefining approach of Figma to React with Alpha

Alpha brings in a whole new approach of design handoff exercise by leveraging AI based technologies. When you import your Figma file for the Figma to Code process, we enrich it with relevant metadata to enhance its design and visual appeal.

Here's a step-by-step guide for the same.

Connecting your Figma account

Click on the Figma icon at the starting screen, and click on Connect Figma

You'll be redirected to an oAuth screen. Make sure the oAuth account (singhvirohan01@gmail.com in my case) is the same where your Figma file is in.

Selecting the Figma design URL

On successful authentication, you'll be redirected to this screen.

Make sure you select the Figma design URL, preferably a Frame, Component or Instance:

Open the Figma design file

• Select the Frame you want to convert

• Right Click on the design

• Select Copy/Paste as

• Select Copy link to selection

• Paste the copied URL in Alpha the field above and click on "Import"

You can reconfirm the same as Alpha will show you. Click on "Continue with this Design" once you're sure for the same. Once clicked, you'll be able to see the "Figma green tick" as a confirmation at the chat bot

Choosing React and prompting

React is already there in the dropdown from the "Framework" section and type in the prompt "Build this website based off the Figma file"

Website here is a reference, can describe anything else i.e dashboard, landing page etc.

Conclusion

Alpha can be your personalised AI frontend dev that's capable of all kind of frontend tasks – both for mobile and web. By specialising on frontend, we're able to solve the process of design to development at a much effective manner.