The conversion process
html.tomake.design uses advanced technology to convert websites into editable Figma designs. Here’s what happens behind the scenes:1. Page analysis
When you enter a URL, the plugin:- Fetches the webpage HTML structure
- Analyzes CSS stylesheets
- Identifies fonts and typography
- Detects images and media assets
- Maps layout and positioning
2. Browser rendering
The page opens in your browser to:- Render the live version with all styles applied
- Handle JavaScript-driven content
- Allow interaction before capture
- Support authenticated sessions
- Capture dynamic elements
3. Element capture
During capture, the system:- Screenshots visual elements
- Extracts text content
- Identifies component boundaries
- Captures color values
- Measures spacing and dimensions
- Detects responsive breakpoints
4. Figma conversion
The captured data is transformed into:- Frames: Page sections and containers
- Text layers: All text as editable Figma text
- Shapes: Backgrounds, dividers, and UI elements
- Images: All visual assets
- Auto Layout: Spacing and structure (where applicable)
5. Layer organization
The final Figma file includes:- Semantic layer names (e.g., “Navigation”, “Hero Section”, “Footer”)
- Logical grouping and hierarchy
- Preserved z-index ordering
- Component-like structures for repeated elements
What gets converted
✅ Fully supported
Text content
Text content
- All text preserved as editable Figma text
- Font families and weights
- Font sizes and line heights
- Text colors and effects
- Letter spacing and alignment
Layout & spacing
Layout & spacing
- Element positioning
- Margins and padding
- Flexbox layouts
- Grid structures
- Responsive breakpoints
Colors & backgrounds
Colors & backgrounds
- Background colors
- Gradients
- Background images
- Border colors
- Shadow effects
Images & media
Images & media
- All images (JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG)
- Background images
- Icons
- Logos
- Optimized for Figma
⚠️ Partially supported
- Animations: Captured in their current state only
- Videos: Captured as thumbnail images
- Hover states: Captured in default state
- Complex interactions: Static representation
❌ Not supported
- Active animations or transitions
- Embedded videos (converted to thumbnails)
- iframes from external domains
- Canvas-based elements (captured as images)
Quality optimization
High-fidelity conversion
We optimize for:- Pixel-perfect accuracy: Layouts match the original within 1-2px
- Font matching: Uses the same fonts when available in Figma
- Color precision: Exact HEX/RGB values preserved
- Image quality: High-resolution asset extraction
Performance considerations
- File size: Complex pages create larger Figma files
- Layer count: Detailed pages may have 1000+ layers
- Processing time: Typical conversion takes 10-30 seconds
For very complex pages, consider capturing specific sections instead of the entire page.
Best practices
Capture at the right moment
Wait for page load, trigger hover states, and ensure dynamic content is visible before capturing.
Choose appropriate viewport
Select the viewport that matches your design goals (mobile, tablet, or desktop).
Handle authentication
Use the browser extension for better handling of logged-in pages and sessions.
Organize after import
Clean up and organize layers in Figma after conversion for better workflow.
Technical details
Browser compatibility
- Chrome/Edge (recommended) - full support with extension
- Safari (limited support)
Supported websites
- Static websites
- Dynamic web applications
- Single-page apps (SPAs)
- Authenticated pages (with browser extension)
- Responsive websites
Limitations
- Some websites block automated capture
- Very complex animations may not convert perfectly
- Third-party embedded content may have restrictions
Next steps
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