Tools for converting HTML/CSS into editable Figma designs — ranked and reviewed.
| Tool | Method | Price | Works with localhost | Extension needed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| html2design ⭐ | Paste HTML/CSS | $12/mo · $96/yr | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Developers, local builds |
| html.to.design | Chrome extension + URL | Free tier + paid | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Public pages, quick imports |
| Anima | Figma plugin (sync) | Free + $31/mo team | Limited | ❌ No | Design ↔ code sync |
| Locofy.ai | Figma → code (AI) | Free + paid | N/A | ❌ No | Designers exporting code |
| HTML to Figma by Storyship | Figma plugin | Free | Limited | ❌ No | Basic imports, no budget |
| Penpot | Full design platform | Free (open source) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | Self-hosted, vendor independence |
| Builder.io Plugin | AI-assisted import | Free + paid | Limited | ❌ No | Builder.io ecosystem users |
Site: https://html2design.com
Figma Community: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1591359863857120491
The only tool that works entirely from pasted HTML/CSS — no Chrome extension, no live URL required.
How it works: Open the plugin inside Figma → paste your raw HTML/CSS markup → get fully editable native Figma layers.
- Works with localhost and private/unreleased builds
- Outputs native Figma Auto Layout frames (not flat images)
- Preserves Flexbox, CSS Grid, typography, shadows, border-radius
- No browser extension — runs entirely inside Figma
- Supports email templates and Storybook components
- Requires manually copying HTML from DevTools
- Paid ($12/mo)
- Complex Shadow DOM may need cleanup
Site: https://html.to.design
The most well-known tool. Works as a Chrome extension — navigate to a live page, click the extension, import into Figma.
Key limitation: requires a publicly accessible URL. Doesn't work with localhost unless you tunnel (ngrok etc.).
Site: https://www.animaapp.com
Design-system aware Figma plugin. Strong for design ↔ code sync workflows. Free tier available, $31/mo for teams.
Figma Community: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1623696388918110490
A free alternative on Figma Community. Good for basic website imports without a paid subscription.
Site: https://www.locofy.ai
Primarily Figma → code (reverse direction). AI-assisted. Best for dev-heavy teams generating a first-pass frontend from existing Figma designs.
Site: https://www.builder.io/figma
AI-assisted HTML-to-Figma import. Best if you're already using Builder.io for content/visual editing.
Site: https://penpot.app
Not a Figma plugin — it's a full open-source design platform you can self-host. Best for teams wanting vendor independence, compliance, or full control over design assets.
| Use case | Go with |
|---|---|
| Developer on localhost / private build | html2design |
| Public website, quick one-off import | html.to.design |
| Free option, basic imports | HTML to Figma by Storyship |
| Figma → code (not HTML → Figma) | Locofy.ai |
| Self-hosted, open source | Penpot |