Video Tutorial: Import PDF to Figma

This video walks through how to automatically import your PDF files to Figma using the Convertify plugin.

To import your designs from a PDF (.pdf) file to Figma, click the Import into Figma tab, choose Import PDF to Figma from the workflow selector, and then drag and drop your .pdf file from anywhere on your computer into the dropzone area inside of the Convertify plugin to begin importing your design into Figma and wait for it to finish.

By default, the PDF will be imported as static JPG image frames. If you need editable layers, enable Import Pages as Vector Layers.

Importing editable text

When Import Pages as Vector Layers is enabled, Convertify also displays the Import Editable Text Layers option. This option is enabled by default and converts text stored as text in the PDF into native, editable Figma text layers.

Some PDFs store text as vector outlines or scanned images instead of text data. Those parts will remain vectors or images because the original characters are not available to edit. Convertify may also substitute fonts that are not available in Figma, which can cause small visual differences.