Want to transform Figma to HTML code quickly?
Manually transforming design elements into lines of code can be time-consuming and error-prone. Figma has emerged as a star player with its user-friendly interface and robust features for crafting captivating and user-focused interfaces. The excitement of a stunning Figma design can quickly fizzle when translating it into clean and maintainable HTML code.
Here's where DhiWise enters the scene as a revolutionary solution. DhiWise acts as a bridge, seamlessly connecting the world of Figma design with the world of web development. It empowers developers to effortlessly convert their Figma designs into well-structured, production-ready HTML code.
Say goodbye to tedious coding sessions! DhiWise automates repetitive tasks, freeing developers to focus on web development's more strategic and creative aspects.
By incorporating DhiWise into their workflow, developers can unlock a treasure trove of benefits:
This blog post serves as a comprehensive roadmap for developers looking to streamline their workflow and harness the power of Figma to HTML conversion with DhiWise. We'll delve into the specifics of working with DhiWise, exploring its functionalities, and ultimately, leveraging it to build high-quality web experiences effortlessly.
DhiWise is a revolutionary platform designed for web and mobile app developers, it bridges the gap between Figma design and development. It functions as an intelligent assistant, automating the conversion of Figma designs into clean, production-ready code.
Let’s break down DhiWise’s key functionalities for HTML app development.
DhiWise streamlines the Figma-to-HTML conversion process, offering several advantages over manual coding, and the following are the key highlights.
DhiWise generates a well-organized folder structure for your project's HTML, CSS, and other assets, facilitating clear organization and file management.
## Folder Structure
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├── public --------- Static assets holder
│ └── images --------- Contain all images
│ └── fonts ---------- Font resources
├── css --------- style config
│ └── tailwind.css --------- Component styling
│ └── fonts.css ---------- Font styling
│ └── index.css ---------- Main stylesheet
├── tailwind.config.js --------- Global style config
├── README.md
├── index.html - all pages
└── <html files> ----- all pages html files
With DhiWise you can specify the preferred typography unit (e.g., pixels, rems) within the generated CSS, ensuring consistent and responsive typography across different screen sizes.
Choose Typography Unit
DhiWise offers the option to merge generated CSS files into a single file (When you choose a design system as CSS), potentially simplifying project structure and reducing HTTP requests.
Merge CSS Files
The platform empowers you to efficiently manage CSS variables- Define colors, spacing, and other design elements as variables, promoting code reusability, streamlining customization, and ensuring consistent styling across your HTML project.
1 2/*------------------------------------- 3 2. CSS Variables 4--------------------------------------*/ 5:root { 6 /*------Color variables------*/ 7 --amber_600: #fbbb00; 8 --black_900: #000008; 9 --black_900_01: #000000; 10 --black_900_33: #00000033; 11 --black_900_4c: #0000004c; 12 --blue_a200: #518ef8; 13 --blue_a400: #1877f2; 14 --blue_gray_100: #cccccc; 15 --blue_gray_100_01: #d6d6d6; 16 --blue_gray_100_02: #d9d9d9; 17 --blue_gray_900: #2d2d2d; 18 --deep_orange_50: #f6e7e7; 19 --deep_orange_50_01: #f6e7e8; 20 --deep_orange_50_99: #f3dcde99; 21 --gray_100: #f8f1f2; 22 --gray_100_01: #f6f6f6; 23 --gray_100_02: #f3f3f3; 24 --gray_100_03: #f7f7f7; 25 --gray_200: #ebebeb; 26 --gray_200_01: #e7e7e7; 27 --gray_200_80: #ebebeb80; 28 --gray_300: #e0e0e0; 29 --gray_300_01: #e6d9d4; 30 --gray_300_02: #eedcdc; 31 --gray_300_03: #e5e5e5; 32 --gray_50: #fbf7f7; 33 --gray_500: #ababab; 34 --gray_50_01: #fffbfb; 35 --gray_600: #6c7174; 36 --gray_600_01: #828282; 37 --gray_600_02: #9a5f51; 38 --gray_700: #575757; 39 --gray_800: #4e2829; 40 --gray_900: #072320; 41 --gray_scale_white: #ffffff; 42 --green_600: #28b446; 43 --green_800: #1f9332; 44 --light_blue_600: #179bd7; 45 --orange_50_99: #fff4e499; 46 --pink_100: #e2c6c7; 47 --pink_900: #763c3e; 48 --red_200: #dbb09d; 49 --red_200_01: #dab09a; 50 --red_200_02: #d7ac99; 51 --red_200_03: #d1a791; 52 --red_200_04: #d1a792; 53 --red_200_05: #d4a994; 54 --red_200_06: #c69091; 55 --red_300: #d68768; 56 --red_300_01: #be7369; 57 --red_300_02: #b77274; 58 --red_300_03: #b8715d; 59 --red_300_04: #af6063; 60 --red_300_05: #b06163; 61 --red_300_33: #b0616333; 62 --red_50: #fff3f4; 63 --red_500: #f14336; 64 --red_600: #e94235; 65 --teal_600: #12a361; 66 --white_a700: #fdfdfd; 67 --white_a700_11: #ffffff11; 68 --white_a700_3d: #ffffff3d; 69 --yellow_50: #fff8ee; 70} 71
DhiWise can generate responsive layouts by automatically including media queries in the generated CSS code, ensuring your web page adapts seamlessly to different screen sizes.
Responsive Design with Media Queries
DhiWise intelligently generates essential meta tags within the HTML head section. This optimizes your website for search engines and enhances user experience from the start.
Auto Create Meta Content
DhiWise generates code with comments making it highly readable and easier to understand. The following snapshot shows CSS comments within the generated CSS code.
Code Comments
DhiWise helps you maintain well-structured and scalable CSS by adhering to the BEM (Block-Element-Modifier) methodology for class naming.
BEM Methodology for Class Naming
Other important features include:
Well, now let’s understand in detail how to convert Figma to HTML with DhiWise.
Getting started with DhiWise is a breeze and can be done a few steps.
Head over to DhiWise website and create a free account with your Google, GitHub, or Discord account. Once you are in, the platform will direct you to the “Dashboard”. From here you can explore DhiWise’s pre-built templates, view your created applications, and start to build a new app.
To create a new HTML application choose your application playground as “Web App”, here you can create websites using React, Next.js, HTML, or Shopify Liquid.
Select Application Playground- Web App
With DhiWise you can either upload your own Figma design or choose a prebuilt Figma template to start building an app. Click Start Building to upload the Figma design from the Figma account to the platform.
Upload Figma Design
To create a new application with your Figma design, define the application's core attributes as below:
Once all the details are filled click Start Building to proceed.
Define Core Attributes
The platform provides the courtesy of selecting and fetching desired screens from the Figma design into DhiWise. This way you can select single or multiple screens into the platform, customize them, and generate HTML code.
Screen Selection
With the tool, you can automatically synchronize your Figma design styles and naming conventions with the generated HTML code or apply DhiWise default names. This means the platform lets you translate design element names in Figma directly into the corresponding HTML and CSS code at your convenience.
Figma Input
Under application setup configure your app’s identifier and icon.
Application Setup
The Code Configuration allows you to configure your application’s foundational elements. This includes:
Click Save and Continue to proceed.
Note: The platform fosters a harmonious relationship with your Tailwind configuration. You can directly use the variables defined in your Tailwind.config.js file within the generated code. This enables consistent styling and maintains the familiar feel of your established development workflow.
Code Configuration
Congratulations, it's almost done! 🤩
The platform has auto-identified your Figma design components such as Column, Header, Dropdown, Button, and Grid. Moreover, it has also identified Custom UI components in the design that include Input, Buttons, CheckBox, and Dropdown.
Auto-Identified Components and Custom UI Components
Well, from here you can proceed to the Screen list view.
The platform offers an intuitive GUI with support for UI component customization. Thus, allowing you to tailor the components to perfectly match app requirements. You can change the component style, create new components, and more.
Following is the screen list view which gives you complete control over your application's structure. Here's what you can do:
Click "Configure" to start configuring the desired screen UI.
Screen List View
With the platform, you can view the layout tree structure, select and customize screen UI components,
Layout Tree
Convert to the Existing Components
Style Screen Components
DhiWise’s Preview feature lets you make changes, and view them in real time, eliminating rebuilds. Also with the Share Preview feature, you can share the preview link instantly with teammates. This eliminates the tedious task of creating separate designs for desktops, tablets, and mobiles. Overall, you can effortlessly switch between device views to ensure a pixel-perfect experience for users.
Create Responsive UI
DhiWise builds more than just your app, it helps you understand it too. See the clean, well-structured, and readable code behind your design with Code View. This makes it clear how your ideas turn into a working website.
Code View
DhiWise offers ultimate flexibility when it comes to code generation. Once you've customized your web application, you can choose the desired export option that best suits your needs.
Customized only a few key areas of your app screens? DhiWise doesn't force you to export the entire codebase. Simply select the specific screens you've modified, and DhiWise will generate code for just those screens. This targeted approach is perfect when you've made focused adjustments and only need the code for those specific screens, saving you time and ensuring you get exactly what you need.
Export Code for Selected Screens
DhiWise lets you get specific about your code. Need code for just a small part of a screen? No sweat! Click and pick the exact element you changed, then click “Generate Code” DhiWise will provide the code for that piece. You can see it right away and download the code to easily use it in your project.
Generate Code
For a complete solution, use the "Build App" button to generate code for your entire application.
Build App
DhiWise empowers you to take complete control of your web application with these features:
Download and Sync Code and View Code Summary
Version Control Made Easy: DhiWise connects seamlessly with GitHub and GitLab. With a few clicks, push your generated code to your preferred system for easy version control.
Code Like Always: No need to switch environments! DhiWise VS Code extension lets you edit your code directly within your familiar VS Code workspace.
GitHub and GitLab Integration and VS Code Extension
The world of web development is constantly evolving, demanding innovative solutions to streamline workflows and bridge the gap between design and code. Figma has revolutionized the design process, but translating those stunning visuals into clean and maintainable HTML code can be a time-consuming hurdle.
This is where DhiWise steps in as your game-changing partner. DhiWise acts as a seamless bridge, effortlessly converting your Figma designs into production-ready HTML code. With DhiWise, you can:
Ready to unlock the true potential of Figma to HTML conversion? Sign up for a free DhiWise account today and experience the future of web development!
P.S. Don't forget to check out our pre-built templates to jumpstart your next project in no time!