How Do I Make a GIF in Figma Prototype?

Figma has made it easy for designers to create prototypes for their projects. With the introduction of the GIF feature, designers can now quickly create GIFs to bring their prototypes to life. With a few simple steps, you can learn how to make a GIF in Figma Prototype.

Step 1: Open your Figma project and select the frame or component you want to turn into a GIF. Once selected, click on the ‘Prototype’ tab located at the top of the window.

Step 2: In the right-side panel, click on ‘Create Animation’. You will be presented with a timeline on which you can add frames. Each frame represents a different state of your prototype.

Step 3: Click on each frame and adjust the properties such as opacity, colour, position etc. so that it looks exactly how you want it for that particular frame. This is important as this will be how your GIF will look when played back in real time.

Step 4: Once you are happy with all your frames, click on ‘Export’ from the top menu bar. You will then be presented with options to export your animation as an animated GIF or MP4 file.

Conclusion:

Making a GIF in Figma Prototype is an easy process once you get familiar with its features and tools. Using just four steps, you can quickly create dynamic animations for your prototype projects!