What is Print for Figma?

Print for Figma is a professional Figma plugin that transforms Figma into a complete print design workflow. It exports print-ready PDF files with automatic CMYK color conversion, 300 DPI verification, bleed margins, crop marks, and spot color support.

Whether you're designing business cards, flyers, posters, brochures, or packaging, Print for Figma gives you everything commercial printers require — without leaving Figma.

The Problem Print for Figma Solves

Figma is an excellent design tool, but it wasn't built for professional print production. Designers face several challenges:

No CMYK support - Figma works in RGB, but printers need CMYK
No DPI metadata - Hard to verify if designs meet 300 DPI quality standards
No bleed settings - Manual bleed addition is error-prone
No crop marks - Printers need registration marks for cutting
PDF limitations - Standard Figma PDF export lacks print specifications

Print for Figma solves all these issues with a single plugin.

Key Features of Print for Figma

One. Automatic CMYK Color Conversion

Print for Figma automatically converts RGB colors to CMYK for accurate print output.

Why this matters:

RGB colors on screen look different when printed in CMYK
Professional printers require CMYK files
Prevents color shift and rejected print jobs
Uses industry-standard ICC profiles

How it works:

Design in Figma using RGB colors (like always)
Enable CMYK conversion in Print for Figma
Plugin converts colors during PDF export
Get accurate CMYK output with embedded ICC profiles

Two. 300 DPI Verification

Print for Figma verifies your designs meet professional print resolution standards.

The DPI challenge:

Figma works in pixels, not DPI
300 DPI is the industry minimum for quality prints
Manual calculations are error-prone

Print for Figma solution:

Automatic DPI checker built into the plugin
Warns you if resolution is too low for print size
Shows effective DPI for each frame
Ensures print-quality output every time

Three. Professional Bleed & Crop Marks

Add printer-ready bleed margins and registration marks automatically.

What you get:

Standard bleed presets: 3mm (A4/International), 0.125" (US Letter)
Custom bleed: Any size you need
Crop marks: Corner registration marks for cutting
Bleed modes: Extend, Mirror, Blur, or Solid color

Why printers need bleed:

Prevents white edges after cutting
Industry standard for professional printing
Required by most print shops

Four. Print-Ready PDF Export

Export professional PDF/X-4 files that printers can use immediately.

PDF specifications:

PDF/X-4 compliant (industry standard)
Embedded ICC color profiles
300 DPI resolution
Crop marks and bleed
Multi-page support
Spot color preservation

Five. Multi-Page Document Support

Export entire multi-page documents in one PDF file.

Perfect for:

Brochures and catalogs
Magazines and lookbooks
Multi-page flyers
Booklets and manuals

Six. Spot Color Support

Preserve spot colors (like Pantone) for special printing needs.

Use cases:

Brand color matching
Metallic or fluorescent inks
Specialty finishes
Premium packaging

Who Should Use Print for Figma?

Freelance Designers

Get print-ready files without expensive desktop software like Adobe Illustrator or InDesign.

Benefits:

No Adobe subscription needed
Work entirely in Figma
Deliver professional print files to clients
Faster turnaround times

Design Agencies

Streamline your team's print workflow with consistent export standards.

Benefits:

Team licenses available
Standardized print output
Reduce printer rejection rates
Save time on file preparation

In-House Marketing Teams

Create print materials quickly without relying on external designers.

Benefits:

Self-service print design
Maintain brand consistency
Quick iterations and revisions
Cost-effective print production

Print Shops

Receive cleaner, more consistent files from Figma-using clients.

Benefits:

Properly formatted print PDFs
Correct bleed and crop marks
CMYK color space
Fewer back-and-forth revisions

How Print for Figma Works: 3-Step Process

Step 1: Design in Figma (As Usual)

Create your design in Figma using:

Any frame size (A4, Letter, custom)
RGB colors (plugin converts to CMYK)
Standard Figma tools and features
Auto Layout, components, variants

Step 2: Configure Print Settings

Open Print for Figma plugin and configure:

Print size: A4, Letter, or custom dimensions
Bleed: 3mm, 0.125", or custom
Color mode: CMYK or RGB
Crop marks: On/off
Quality: 300 DPI (verified automatically)

Step 3: Export Print-Ready PDF

Click Export and get:

PDF/X-4 compliant file
Embedded ICC color profiles
Proper bleed and crop marks
300 DPI resolution
Ready to send to printer

Time required: Under 2 minutes from design to print-ready file.

Print for Figma vs. Manual Export

Feature	Manual Figma Export	Print for Figma
CMYK conversion	❌ Manual post-processing	✅ Automatic
DPI verification	❌ Manual calculation	✅ Built-in checker
Bleed	❌ Manual design extension	✅ Automatic
Crop marks	❌ Not available	✅ Automatic
PDF/X compliance	❌ Standard PDF only	✅ PDF/X-4
Multi-page	❌ Manual merge	✅ Single export
Spot colors	❌ Lost	✅ Preserved
Time per export	⏱️ 15-30 minutes	⏱️ Under 2 minutes