How to Export Webpage Designs to Figma using Wireframeit

When it comes to web design, speed and precision are key. Imagine being able to instantly turn any live website into an editable, high-fidelity UI design; and then import it directly into Figma. That’s exactly what Wireframeit, a powerful browser extension for web design, makes possible.

In this guide, you'll learn how to convert a website to Figma. Perfect for redesigns and rapid prototyping from any live site. We’ll walk you through the through the whole process: from capturing a webpage to importing and editing it in Figma.

Why Export from Wireframeit to Figma?

Figma has become the go-to platform for modern UI/UX designers, and for good reason. With Wireframeit, you can:

• Convert HTML to Figma without manually rebuilding layouts.
• Create editable wireframes from websites in seconds.
• Use a website to design converter to jumpstart your workflow.
• Share and edit wireframes in real time using the Wireframeit Figma plugin.
• Access to Figma’s plugin ecosystem and design system integrations.

This makes Wireframeit the ultimate UI/UX browser extension for designers, developers, and product teams looking to reverse engineer website designs or kickstart new projects from real-world examples.

What You’ll Need Before Getting Started

Before diving in, make sure you have the following:

• The Wireframeit browser extension installed on Chrome (or a compatible browser). Install it here.
• A Figma account, with access to either the desktop app or Figma for web.

Step 1: Capture a Webpage with Wireframeit

1. Open the webpage you want to convert in your browser.
2. Click the Wireframeit icon in your browser toolbar.
3. The page will open inside the Wireframeit editor, where it’s automatically reconstructed as a high-fidelity design or wireframe (based on your settings).

Wireframeit makes it effortless to extract the design from a webpage and generate a working layout.

Step 2: Export Your Design from Wireframeit

1. Inside the editor, find the Export button in the top right.
2. Open the dropdown menu and select Figma as your export format.
3. Press Export to begin the website to Figma conversion.
4. Once done, click View in the toast notification or use the download icon in the toolbar to open the Export Manager.
5. Locate your most recent export (usually at the top) and click the download icon to save the .wfit file to your device.

Wireframeit's .wfit format is custom-built for importing webpage designs into Figma, providing a smoother workflow than traditional SVG, PNG, or JPG exports.

Step 3: Import the Design into Figma

A. Install the Wireframeit Figma Plugin

• Visit the Wireframeit Figma plugin page, or
• In Figma: go to Plugins → Browse Plugins → Search “Wireframeit Plugin” → save.

B. Upload Your .wfit File

• Launch the plugin and drag-and-drop your .wfit file into the plugin window or select it manually.
• Import multiple .wfit files at once for multi-page projects.

C. Resolve Missing Fonts

• If prompted, install the required fonts, or let the plugin automatically use fallback fonts.

D. Import and Render

• Click Import and wait for the rendering process to complete.
• Your design will appear on the current Figma canvas, fully editable and ready for collaboration.

No more rebuilding layouts from scratch. Just capture, export, and import.

Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

• Keep both the Wireframeit extension and Figma plugin updated for the smoothest experience.
• If you can't find the .wfit file, check your browser’s download settings.
• Use the Responsive Layout Tool in Wireframeit before exporting to capture mobile or tablet versions.
• For batch workflows, export multiple pages and import them together.
• Use the built-in Media and Color Inspector in Wireframeit to extract assets and brand styles before exporting.

Final Thoughts

Using Wireframeit to convert live websites into editable Figma designs is a total game-changer for modern designers and developers. Whether you're doing a full website redesign, performing UX research, or creating a wireframe from a live website for a pitch, this tool helps you skip the manual work and get straight to designing in Figma.

Start using Wireframeit today and experience the fastest way to export websites to Figma with precision, power, and ease.