Figma Launches Image to Vector Conversion in Design and Draw.

Figma is rolling out a new image-to-vector conversion tool across Figma Design and Figma Draw, letting users turn raster images into editable vector artwork without leaving the platform.

The feature, announced on LinkedIn, addresses a longstanding workflow friction for designers who previously needed to bounce between tools like Adobe Illustrator or external converters to vectorize images. Users can now convert photographs, screenshots, or other raster files directly into scalable vector shapes, with controls to simplify the output and manage color palettes.

The tool appears to handle the conversion process inline, transforming pixel-based images into path-based vector objects that can be edited like any other Figma shape. Users gain access to controls for simplifying the resulting paths (reducing anchor points for cleaner geometry) and adjusting color output, which is useful when converting complex images with hundreds of colors into more manageable palettes.

This bridges a gap in Figma's toolkit. While the platform has long supported vector editing and SVG import, converting existing raster assets into editable vectors required external software. Now, designers working with logos from low-resolution sources, concept sketches captured on phones, or UI elements pulled from screenshots can vectorize them in place.

The feature targets several common design scenarios. Designers frequently receive logo files in JPEG or PNG format from clients who don't have vector originals. Converting these to vectors in Figma means they can be resized without quality loss and edited directly. Similarly, teams building design systems often need to trace UI elements from screenshots or legacy apps; inline vectorization speeds up that process.

For illustration work in Figma Draw, the tool opens up new workflows around image tracing and mixed-media projects. Artists can photograph hand-drawn sketches, vectorize them, and continue refining in Draw's vector environment.

The color simplification controls are particularly relevant for print workflows and brand work, where managing spot colors or reducing file complexity matters. Instead of getting a vector with dozens of near-identical shades, users can consolidate to core brand colors during conversion.

This release continues Figma's pattern of smoothing out cross-tool workflows. The company recently shipped text-on-path and Auto Layout to Draw mode, blurring the line between illustration and interface design. Earlier updates also added copy-paste and drag-and-drop for AI image references, streamlining how designers work with AI-generated content.

The vectorization feature is rolling out now across both Figma Design and Draw. No additional licensing or feature flags are mentioned, suggesting it will be available to all users on standard plans. Figma has not published detailed documentation or a blog post yet, but the rollout appears to be live as of today.