Asset export (PNG, SVG, PDF) in Figma - Real Business Scenario

Scenario Mode

👤 Your Role: You are a business intelligence analyst preparing visual reports.

📋 Request: Your manager wants you to export the dashboard visuals in PNG, SVG, and PDF formats for sharing with different teams.

📊 Data: You have a Figma file containing a dashboard with charts and tables representing sales data.

🎯 Deliverable: Export the dashboard visuals as PNG, SVG, and PDF files with proper settings for quality and usability.

Sample Data

Chart	Description
Sales Trend Line Chart	Shows monthly sales over the year
Regional Sales Bar Chart	Compares sales by region
Profit Pie Chart	Displays profit distribution by product category

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Step 1: Select the entire dashboard frame in Figma.

Click on the dashboard frame in the layers panel or directly on the canvas.

Expected Result

The whole dashboard is selected and ready for export.

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Step 2: Open the export panel in Figma.

In the right sidebar, scroll to the 'Export' section and click the '+' button to add export settings.

Expected Result

Export options appear allowing you to choose file formats and settings.

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Step 3: Add PNG export setting.

Choose 'PNG' format, set scale to 2x for high resolution, and ensure 'Include background' is checked.

Expected Result

PNG export setting is added with high quality for clear images.

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Step 4: Add SVG export setting.

Choose 'SVG' format, keep default settings for vector quality and scalability.

Expected Result

SVG export setting is added for scalable vector graphics.

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Step 5: Add PDF export setting.

Choose 'PDF' format to export the dashboard as a single-page document.

Expected Result

PDF export setting is added for document sharing.

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Step 6: Click the 'Export' button to export all selected formats.

Press 'Export [Frame Name]' button at the bottom of the export panel.

Expected Result

PNG, SVG, and PDF files are saved to your computer.

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Step 7: Verify the exported files.

Open each file to check image clarity, vector scalability, and document layout.

Expected Result

All exported files display the dashboard visuals correctly and are ready for sharing.

Final Result

Dashboard Export Summary
+-----------------------------+
| Format | File Size | Quality |
|--------|-----------|---------|
| PNG    | 1.2 MB    | High    |
| SVG    | 500 KB    | Vector  |
| PDF    | 1.5 MB    | Document|
+-----------------------------+

✓PNG export provides high-resolution images suitable for presentations.

✓SVG export keeps graphics scalable without losing quality.

✓PDF export allows easy sharing as a document with consistent layout.

Bonus Challenge

Automate exporting multiple dashboard frames with consistent settings using Figma plugins.

Show Hint

Explore Figma plugins like 'Batch Export' or write a Figma plugin script to export frames in PNG, SVG, and PDF formats automatically.