Is Figma Good for Print Design?
Yes - when you combine Figma's collaborative canvas with the Print for Figma plugin, you can export fully compliant print files without leaving your design tool.
Why teams choose Figma for print work
- Real-time collaboration with designers, copywriters, and clients.
- Rich component libraries for reusable branding assets.
- Auto layout for quickly adapting artwork to new sizes.
- Version history that tracks approvals and revisions.
Where Print for Figma fills the gap
Figma exports RGB PDFs without CMYK or bleed controls. Print for Figma adds:
- Automatic CMYK conversion using ICC profiles.
- Bleed, crop marks, registration marks, and safe zone overlays.
- PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, and PDF/X-4 compliance with embedded fonts.
- Preflight reports that flag issues before you send files to print.
Quick answers
Do I still need InDesign?
For multi-hundred page documents or scripted layouts, InDesign is useful. For the majority of marketing collateral, packaging, and presentations, Figma + Print for Figma provides everything you need.
How do I handle spot colours?
Define Pantone or speciality inks within the plugin and they'll be embedded as spot channels in your exported PDF.
What about print shop preflight checks?
The plugin runs its own preflight and produces files that pass standard print checks. Share the PDF/X-1a export directly with your printer.