Figma Sites converts design frames into responsive website layouts without leaving the design environment. This tool treats Figma Design frames as the source material, transforming static artboards into flexible web structures that adapt to different screen sizes. When you paste frames from a Figma Design file, the system preserves the original layout and typography while converting them into web-ready components.
The technical architecture separates design structure from content through its CMS layer. Design layouts stay locked while collaborators can swap text and images without touching the underlying canvas structure. This prevents content updates from breaking carefully crafted layouts. The system maintains design system connections, pulling in existing libraries, styles, and components from your Figma workspace.
Auto layout functionality drives the responsive behavior. Components automatically adjust spacing and sizing based on viewport dimensions rather than requiring manual breakpoint configuration for each screen size. Pre-built blocks ship with auto layout already configured, which speeds up the assembly process for common website patterns.
The interaction layer includes preset behaviors like marquee scrolling, custom cursor effects, and hover states. These don't require custom code initially. For more complex interactions, there's an AI-powered system that generates custom behaviors based on descriptions. You can also directly edit code if the generated output needs refinement.
This system connects with AI coding tools through MCP, allowing external AI systems to read and modify site code. This extends the interaction possibilities beyond what's available through the preset options or the built-in AI generator.
Sites CMS handles content management separately from design structure. The separation means content editors work with text and media fields rather than manipulating design elements directly. The design file remains the source of truth for layout decisions.
Templates provide starting points with professional layouts already configured. These aren't just static mockups but fully functional responsive structures with working auto layout systems.
The Starter plan includes unlimited drafts and 150 AI credits for generating custom interactions. You get access to UI kits and templates along with basic design file inspection capabilities. All Sites functionality is available at this tier.
The workflow assumes you're already working in Figma's ecosystem. If your design files live elsewhere, you'll need to recreate them in Figma Design first. The system's tight coupling with Figma's native features means it works best when your entire design process happens within their environment. The AI credit allocation suggests there's a cap on how many custom interactions you can generate before needing additional credits.
