Figma print workflow

How to print from Figma

You can design print pieces in Figma, but a production file needs more than a basic PDF. This guide shows how to set up size, bleed, DPI, CMYK color, and crop marks before exporting a print-ready PDF.

Print from Figma in 5 steps

1

Set the frame to the final print size

Create a Figma frame that matches the trim size of the printed piece. Use inches, millimeters, or pixels based on the specs from your printer.

2

Add safe margins and bleed

Keep important text and logos inside the safe area, and plan extra artwork beyond the trim edge when the job needs bleed.

3

Check image resolution

For commercial print, raster images usually need to be close to 300 DPI at final print size. Low-resolution images can look fine on screen and still print soft.

4

Convert color for print

Figma is RGB-first, while commercial printers usually need CMYK PDFs. Use Printery to convert colors with an ICC profile during export.

5

Export the print-ready PDF

Export with CMYK, ICC profile, bleed, crop marks, and DPI settings so your print shop gets a production-ready file.

Common print formats you can prepare in Figma

Business cards

Use precise trim size, safe margins, and 3mm or 0.125 inch bleed.

Posters

Check pixel dimensions and raster image DPI before export.

Flyers

Plan bleed and crop marks so the final trim is clean.

Brochures

Export multiple frames as one PDF when the layout has several pages.

Mistakes to avoid before printing

Sending an RGB PDF when the printer asked for CMYK.

Forgetting bleed on artwork that reaches the trim edge.

Using screenshots or low-resolution images in a 300 DPI print job.

Setting the frame size in screen pixels without confirming the physical print size.

FAQ

Can you print from Figma?

Yes. You can export from Figma, but native export does not include all print production controls. Printery adds CMYK conversion, ICC profiles, bleed, crop marks, and DPI checks.

How do I print a Figma page to PDF?

Select the frame or page, open Printery, choose print settings such as CMYK, ICC profile, bleed, crop marks, and DPI, then export the PDF.

Is Figma's native PDF export print-ready?

It can be useful for proofs, but it is not a full print production workflow. It does not provide native CMYK, ICC profile, bleed, or print preflight controls.

What DPI should I use for printing from Figma?

300 DPI is the standard target for many commercial print jobs that use raster images. Very large-format jobs may use lower effective DPI depending on viewing distance.

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