Can I Open Figma File in AI?

Figma is a collaborative design and prototyping tool used by UX/UI designers to create user interfaces, websites, and other digital products. Adobe Illustrator (AI) is a vector-based graphics design software used to create logos, icons, illustrations, and other graphical elements.

The two tools are quite different in their features, capabilities, and intended uses. So the question arises – can one open a Figma file in AI?

The short answer is no – Figma files cannot be opened directly in AI. It is not possible to import Figma’s vector shapes into AI. This is because the two tools use different design languages and have different file formats.

That said, there are ways to move elements created with Figma into AI. For example, one can export an image of their work from Figma and then import it into AI. This will allow you to use the elements created in Figma as a starting point for further design work in Illustrator.

Another option is to export your work as an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file from Figma, then open it up in AI or other vector editing software like Inkscape or Sketch. SVG files are supported by all major vector editing programs and offer greater flexibility than the PNG format.

In conclusion, it is not possible to open a Figma file directly in AI; however, there are ways to move elements created with Figma into Illustrator using image exports or SVG files.