Figma’s New AI Editing Alpha:Prompt to Edit Your Designs

Figma has introduced a new alpha feature that allows you to select layers in a Figma file and make edits using written prompts.
Instead of manually tweaking frames, you can now describe what you want and let Figma’s AI handle the heavy lifting.

What Can It Do?

This early release unlocks a range of powerful use cases:

Bulk Editing – Redesign multiple frames or layers at once
Adding Content – Insert or replace images and text with a single prompt
Resizing – Instantly generate a mobile or tablet version of your design
Creating Variations – Build light mode and dark mode themes on the fly
New UI Generation – Prompt Figma to create a fresh card component or layout from scratch

By turning natural language into actionable edits, designers can prototype faster, iterate more freely, and reduce repetitive manual work.

How It Works

The workflow is simple:

Select Layers – Highlight one or more frames, components, or elements.
Enter a Prompt – For example:
- “Make this button primary with a blue gradient”
- “Generate a dark mode version of this screen”
- “Resize this layout for iPhone 15 Pro”
Review & Refine – AI suggestions appear directly in the canvas. You can accept, tweak, or undo at any time.

Under the hood, Figma’s AI leverages a custom language model fine-tuned for design tasks, ensuring that prompts translate into pixel-perfect edits.

Early Access Alpha

Figma is inviting users to apply for the alpha and help shape the future of AI-powered design.
Key details:

Limited to 5,000 users on paid plans
Requires Figma Design (not FigJam)
Feedback will directly influence future capabilities

👉 Apply here to join the waitlist.

Why It Matters

Natural language editing represents a shift toward agentic design tools where AI assists with repetitive tasks and frees designers to focus on creativity and strategy.
From bulk theme updates to instant content generation, this feature could dramatically speed up workflows for teams of all sizes.

Looking Ahead

Figma plans to expand the AI editing toolkit with:

Context-aware suggestions based on design systems
Cross-file batch edits for enterprise teams
Integration with FigJam for collaborative brainstorming

If you experiment with the alpha, share your feedback—your input will help define the next generation of AI-assisted design.

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