Figma Unleashes AI That Builds Apps From Design Scraps

This week Figma unveiled the public beta of Figma Make, a new AI-powered prompt-to- code tool that transforms stationary concepts into operational prototypes and web apps without referencing the Figma canvas.

What Is Figma Make?

Figma Make appears in the Figma workspace under the “+ Create” menu and works with any Figma file or pasted image. Designers simply attach a frame, type instructions such as “make this navbar sticky” or “apply dark mode,” and the AI updates both the visual preview and the underlying code in real time. Users can then tweak the generated HTML, CSS, or JavaScript inline before publishing a live prototype URL for stakeholder review.

Beta Rollout and Access

Launched at Config 2025 on April 30, Figma Make is now available in open beta to all “Full seat” users on paid Figma plans.

There is no additional installation; updating to the latest Figma desktop or web app automatically enables the new Make option in Drafts. During the beta period, usage limits are in place and Figma plans to announce final pricing before general release.

Strategic Impact

By integrating AI-driven prototyping directly into its core product, Figma aims to eliminate the back-and-forth between design and development teams, reducing project timelines by an estimated 50 percent.

This move positions Figma ahead of competitors such as Adobe’s Express, Webflow’s low-code builder, and other AI-assisted design tools. Figma co-founder Dylan Field described Make as a “radical reduction in friction” and a key step toward an all-in-one platform for product creation.

Reactions & Way Forward

Within days of the beta launch, Figma’s Community gallery featured a range of Make-generated prototypes, from interactive dashboards to simple game demos. Users praised the speed and flexibility of turning concepts into clickable experiences but noted that manual review is still needed to ensure production quality, particularly around accessibility and performance optimizations.

Figma intends to increase Make’s capacity by including backend setup using Supabase, supporting more AI models, and strengthening its connection with new products including Sites and Dev Mode. Make’s maturity allows teams to rethink how they get from concept to real product, therefore fulfilling Figma’s vision of flawless design-to–development processes.