“### 1. Figma — best overall for importing existing design files”
“- Imports .sketch files directly.”
“- Converts Sketch artboards into Figma frames.”
“- Converts Sketch symbols into Figma components.”
“- Preserves many layers, pages, and design elements.”
“- Supports SVG and image imports.”
“Limitation: Sketch styles and some specialized properties require adjustments.”
“Very large files can also fail to import.”
“### 2. ProtoPie — best for preserving editable screens for interactive prototyping”
“ProtoPie has one of the more comprehensive import workflows for prototyping.”
“Its Figma plugin can import:”
“It also supports reimporting designs while preserving many changes made within ProtoPie.”
“Limitation: Some advanced visual effects and layer properties aren't fully supported.”
“Flattening layers can improve visual accuracy but reduces editability.”
“### 5. Framer — best for converting existing designs into web experiences”
“Framer provides a Figma plugin that transfers selected layers and sections into its canvas.”
“Imported elements remain editable, allowing you to adjust:”
“Limitation: It's primarily designed for website creation.”
“You should expect to review responsive layouts and rebuild interactions rather than assume an existing prototype transfers completely.”
“For example, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, Photoshop, or a mixture of different tools.”
“### 4. Penpot — best for open-source migration”
“Penpot offers a Figma migration workflow through its exporter plugin.”
“- Design files.”
“- Components and variants.”
“- Styles and variables.”
“- Libraries.”
“- Auto Layout structures.”
“Limitation: Figma Auto Layout may need conversion into Penpot's Flex and Grid layouts.”
“This is a migration process rather than continuous synchronization.”
“| Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD | High, with some limitations | Advanced interactive prototypes”
“### 3. Sketch — best for moving Figma files into a Mac-based environment”
“Sketch now supports opening Figma .fig files directly.”
“- Figma design files. - SVG files. - PDF documents. - PNG and JPG assets.”
“Limitation: The Figma importer isn't available in Sketch's Mac App Store version.”
“Some format-specific features may also need adjustment.”
“For example, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, Photoshop, or a mixture of different tools.”