How to Export Designs as SVG in Figma Quickly

To export a design as SVG in Figma, select the object or frame, then click File > Export or use the export panel. Choose SVG as the format and click Export to save the file.

Syntax

In Figma, exporting as SVG follows this pattern:

• Select the design element(s) you want to export.
• Open the Export panel on the right sidebar.
• Click the + icon to add an export setting.
• Choose SVG from the format dropdown.
• Click the Export button to save the file.

This process exports your vector design as a scalable SVG file.

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Select element(s) -> Export panel -> + -> Format: SVG -> Export

Example

This example shows how to export a simple vector shape as SVG in Figma:

1. Draw a circle using the shape tool.
2. Select the circle.
3. Go to the Export section in the right sidebar.
4. Click the + button to add export settings.
5. Set the format to SVG.
6. Click Export Circle and save the file.

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1. Draw circle
2. Select circle
3. Export panel -> +
4. Format: SVG
5. Export Circle

Output

A file named 'Circle.svg' saved with vector data of the circle shape.

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when exporting SVG from Figma include:

• Not selecting the object or frame before exporting, resulting in no export option.
• Exporting raster images instead of vectors by choosing PNG or JPG formats.
• Forgetting to check if the design uses unsupported effects that may not export well in SVG.
• Exporting multiple layers without grouping, which can create multiple SVG files instead of one.

Always verify your selection and export settings before saving.

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Wrong:
- Export without selecting object
- Choose PNG instead of SVG

Right:
- Select object
- Choose SVG format
- Export

Quick Reference

Here is a quick cheat sheet for exporting SVG in Figma:

Step	Action
1	Select the design element or frame
2	Open the Export panel on the right sidebar
3	Click the + button to add export settings
4	Set format to SVG
5	Click Export and save your SVG file

Key Takeaways

Always select the object or frame before exporting as SVG in Figma.

Use the Export panel and set the format explicitly to SVG.

Check your design for unsupported effects that may not export correctly.

Group multiple layers if you want a single SVG file.

Exported SVG files are scalable and ideal for web and print use.