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Installation

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Install the Figma plugin

  1. Visit the Figma Community page
  2. Click Install on the pdf.tomake.design plugin
  3. Open any Figma file (or FigJam, or Figma Slides)
  4. Go to Plugins → pdf.tomake.design
The plugin works in Figma, FigJam, and Figma Slides — both desktop app and browser version. All processing happens locally on your machine for complete privacy.

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Your first conversion

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Step 1: Open the plugin

  1. Open or create a Figma file
  2. Navigate to Plugins → pdf.tomake.design
  3. The plugin panel will open

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Step 2: Upload a PDF

  1. Click Choose PDF or drag and drop a PDF file
  2. The plugin analyzes your PDF locally (nothing is uploaded)
  3. Preview shows page count and file information
Your PDF never leaves your computer. All processing happens 100% locally in your browser for complete privacy and security.

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Step 3: Choose your conversion mode

Select the mode that fits your workflow: Editable Vector Layers (Recommended)
  • Best for design work requiring full editability
  • All vectors converted to native Figma paths
  • Text preserved as editable text layers
  • Perfect for iterating and modifying designs
High-Fidelity SVG
  • Best for maintaining exact visual appearance
  • Converts to SVG for precise rendering
  • Ideal for logos and brand assets
  • Preserves complex effects and styling
Rasterized Images
  • Best for quick previews and references
  • Fastest conversion method
  • Perfect for mockups and presentations
  • Smallest file size

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Step 4: Configure additional options

Page Selection
  • All pages: Import every page from the PDF
  • Page range: Specify pages (e.g., 1-5, 8, 10-12)
  • Current page only: Import just one page
Layout Options
  • Customize spacing between pages
  • Choose frame arrangement
  • Set page alignment

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Step 5: Import

  1. Click Convert to Figma
  2. Watch the parallel processing in action (typically 5-30 seconds per page)
  3. Pages appear as frames in your Figma file

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Step 6: Edit in Figma

Your PDF content is now in Figma with:
  • Each page as a separate frame
  • Text as editable Figma text (in Editable Vector mode)
  • Images extracted and organized
  • Vector graphics preserved as native paths
  • Layout and spacing maintained

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Import tips

Use Editable Vector Layers when:
  • You need to modify text, shapes, or layouts
  • Building design systems from PDFs
  • Creating reusable components
Use High-Fidelity SVG when:
  • Exact visual appearance is critical
  • Working with logos or brand assets
  • Complex effects must be preserved
Use Rasterized Images when:
  • You need quick references
  • Creating mood boards
  • File size matters most
For documents with many pages:
  1. Use page range to import 10-20 pages at a time
  2. Thanks to parallel processing, large documents convert quickly
  3. Organize pages into sections in Figma after import
Your PDFs are completely secure:
  • All processing happens locally in your browser
  • No file uploads to external servers
  • No data transmission over the network
  • Perfect for sensitive client files
For the fastest conversions:
  • Use Rasterized mode for quick previews
  • Import only the pages you need
  • Close other Figma files while converting large PDFs
  • Our parallel processing handles complex PDFs efficiently

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Common workflows

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Converting design presentations

  1. Upload your PDF presentation
  2. Choose Editable Vector Layers mode
  3. Select “All pages”
  4. Adjust page spacing for slide layout
  5. Import and present directly in Figma Slides

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Extracting logos and brand assets

  1. Upload brand guideline PDF
  2. Choose High-Fidelity SVG mode
  3. Select pages with logos and assets
  4. Import with preserved visual fidelity
  5. Organize into Figma component library

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Creating editable wireframes

  1. Upload wireframe or mockup PDF
  2. Choose Editable Vector Layers mode
  3. Import all pages
  4. Edit text, modify layouts, iterate on designs
  5. Share with team for collaboration

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Quick reference and mood boards

  1. Upload reference PDFs
  2. Choose Rasterized Images mode
  3. Import relevant pages quickly
  4. Arrange in FigJam for mood boards
  5. Fastest method for visual references

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What’s included

  • 100% Local Processing: Complete privacy, no uploads
  • All Three Conversion Modes: Vector, SVG, and rasterized
  • Multi-Page Import: Handle entire documents at once
  • Parallel Processing: Fast conversions even for complex PDFs
  • Works Everywhere: Figma, FigJam, and Figma Slides
  • No Sign-Up Required: Start converting immediately

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