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How to capture a website into Figma

A step-by-step guide to converting any live web page — including pages behind a login — into fully editable Figma layers with real Auto Layout.

1

Install the Chrome extension

Go to the Chrome Web Store and click "Add to Chrome." PixelSync is a lightweight extension that only reads the page when you initiate a capture. Captured content stays on your machine — only anonymous usage counts are sent to enforce capture limits.

2

Capture a full page

  1. Navigate to the web page you want to capture.
  2. Click the PixelSync icon in your toolbar.
  3. Click "Capture Full Page." PixelSync reads the live DOM and converts it into Figma-compatible layers.
  4. The result is copied to your clipboard automatically.
💡Scroll through the page first so all lazy-loaded images and content are visible. PixelSync captures what's been rendered.
3

Select a specific element

Don't need the entire page? Use "Select Element" mode:

  1. Click the PixelSync icon.
  2. Click "Select Element." A blue overlay appears as you hover over page sections.
  3. Click the element you want. Only that section is captured and copied to your clipboard.
💡This is ideal for capturing a single component — a hero section, a nav bar, a pricing table — without the noise of the rest of the page.
4

Paste into Figma

Open Figma and press ⌘V (or Ctrl+V on Windows). Your editable layers appear — with real Auto Layout, typography, colors, and shadows. Some images or fonts may need manual adjustment (see Tips below).

No Figma plugin required. PixelSync writes directly to your clipboard in Figma's native format.

5

Capture AI-generated designs ⭐ Featured

PixelSync is the fastest way to get AI-generated designs into Figma. PixelSync works on any web page — including pages generated by AI coding tools. Just navigate to the page and capture it like any other site.

Claude

Capture Claude Artifacts — full layouts or individual components — directly from the browser tab.

ChatGPT

Works with Canvas outputs, HTML/CSS generations, and any page ChatGPT renders in the browser.

v0

Grab complete pages or cherry-pick specific UI components from v0-generated projects.

Bolt

Capture entire Bolt apps or isolate individual sections with Select Element mode.

Lovable

Turn any Lovable-built page into editable Figma layers — same one-click workflow.

💡This is especially powerful for design iteration: let AI generate a prototype, capture it into Figma, refine the design, then hand it back to developers — all without manual recreation.
6

Use Smart Cleanup

Toggle "Smart Cleanup" in the popup before capturing. This automatically removes invisible elements, empty wrapper divs, and layout noise — so your Figma layer panel stays clean and organized.

💡Smart Cleanup is especially useful for complex pages where the source HTML has deeply nested containers that add no visual value.
7

Capture pages behind a login

PixelSync captures whatever your browser can see — including authenticated pages. Just log in to the site, navigate to the page you need, and capture normally.

Since all processing happens in your browser, your login credentials and session data never leave your machine.

8

Capture mobile or tablet layouts

PixelSync captures the viewport you're currently looking at. To capture a mobile or tablet layout:

  1. Open Chrome DevTools (F12) and toggle device mode, or simply resize your browser window.
  2. Set the viewport width you want (e.g. 375px for iPhone).
  3. Reload the page so CSS media queries take effect.
  4. Capture with PixelSync as normal.
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Capture dark mode and light mode

PixelSync captures your current prefers-color-scheme as-is. To capture both themes:

  1. Capture the page in your current theme.
  2. Switch your OS appearance (System Preferences → Appearance on macOS, or Settings → Personalization → Colors on Windows).
  3. Reload the page and capture again.
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Tips for best results

  • •Scroll through the page first to load all lazy content.
  • •Use "Select Element" for complex pages — smaller captures are faster and cleaner.
  • •Enable Smart Cleanup to keep your Figma layers tidy.
  • •Custom web fonts will appear as font-family names in Figma. Install them locally for full fidelity.
  • •Complex CSS features (blend modes, masks, 3D transforms) may simplify during conversion.
  • •Cross-origin images may appear as empty boxes. If an image doesn't load, it's likely blocked by the site's CORS policy.
  • •The output is an editable starting point, not a pixel-perfect replica. Expect to make minor refinements for complex layouts.
  • •PixelSync captures exactly what you see — it does not auto-scroll or auto-trigger lazy content. Scroll through the page first.

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