How long does it take to convert Figma to Elementor?

Typically 5-10 minutes. The process involves: 1) Export your Figma design, 2) Import into Figmentor, 3) Review and adjust, 4) Publish to Elementor.

Is Figmentor compatible with Elementor Pro?

Yes, Figmentor works best with Elementor Pro for full functionality, including advanced widgets and features.

Can I edit the design after importing?

Absolutely! Figmentor generates editable Elementor templates that you can customize freely.

Figma to Elementor: The Complete 2026 Conversion Guide

You’ve spent hours perfecting your Figma design. The spacing is pixel-perfect, the typography flows beautifully, and your client just approved the mockup. Now comes the part every designer dreads: rebuilding the entire thing in Elementor, widget by widget, hoping nothing gets lost in translation.

Here’s the reality manual Figma to Elementor conversion typically takes 4-8 hours for a single landing page. That’s 4-8 hours of recreating work you’ve already done. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

This guide covers every method for converting Figma designs to Elementor in 2026, from manual workflows to AI-powered automation. You’ll learn which approach fits your project, see real time comparisons, and walk away with a system that cuts your development time by 70% or more.

Whether you’re a freelancer handling client projects or an agency scaling design-to-development workflows, this is your definitive resource for bridging Figma and Elementor.

Understanding the Figma to Elementor Workflow

Before diving into conversion methods, let’s understand why this translation is tricky—and why getting it right matters for your projects.

Why Figma Designs Don’t Directly Translate to Elementor

Figma and Elementor speak different languages. Figma uses frames, auto-layout, and design constraints. Elementor uses containers, flexbox, and WordPress-specific widgets. This mismatch creates three core challenges:

Layout Structure Differences

Figma’s nested frames don’t map 1:1 to Elementor’s container system. A Figma frame with auto-layout might become a Flexbox Container in Elementor, but the padding, gap, and alignment settings need manual adjustment. Figma’s “Fill Container” property translates to different CSS depending on context.

Typography and Spacing Inconsistencies

Figma measures typography in pixels with specific line-height ratios. Elementor uses a mix of pixels, ems, and global typography settings. Without careful translation, your 48px heading with 1.2 line-height in Figma becomes slightly different in Elementor’s rendering engine.

Component vs. Widget Logic

Figma components are design-focused—they handle variants, states, and design tokens. Elementor widgets are function-focused—they handle form submissions, dynamic content, and WordPress integration. A Figma button component becomes an Elementor Button widget, but also needs proper link settings, hover states, and mobile tap targets.

Understanding these differences helps you choose the right conversion approach for each project.

The Three Conversion Approaches

Every Figma to Elementor workflow falls into one of three categories:

Approach	Time Investment	Accuracy	Best For
Manual Recreation	4-8 hours/page	95-100%	Simple designs, learning Elementor
Copy-Paste + Adjustment	2-4 hours/page	85-95%	Medium complexity, existing templates
Automated Conversion	15-45 minutes/page	90-98%	Complex designs, agency workflows

Manual recreation gives you full control but burns time. Copy-paste methods speed things up but require template libraries. Automated conversion—using dedicated Figma to Elementor tools—offers the best balance of speed and accuracy for most projects.

Manual Conversion: The Traditional Method

Let’s start with the foundational approach. Even if you’ll ultimately use automation, understanding manual conversion helps you troubleshoot issues and handle edge cases.

Step 1: Analyze Your Figma Design Structure

Before opening Elementor, spend 10 minutes mapping your Figma design to Elementor concepts:

Identify section breaks: Each major horizontal section in Figma typically becomes an Elementor Section or Container
Count column structures: Note where you have 2-column, 3-column, or grid layouts
List unique components: Buttons, cards, testimonials, forms—each needs an Elementor widget equivalent
Document spacing values: Export your spacing scale (8px, 16px, 24px, 32px, etc.) for consistent implementation

Open Figma’s Inspect panel (right sidebar when selecting elements) to see exact values for:

Width and height
Padding and margins
Border radius
Colors (copy hex codes)
Typography specs (font, weight, size, line-height)

Step 2: Set Up Elementor Global Settings

Before building pages, configure Elementor’s global settings to match your Figma design system:

Global Colors Navigate to Site Settings > Global Colors. Add your primary, secondary, text, and background colors from Figma. Name them consistently (Primary-500, Neutral-100, etc.) so they’re easy to apply later.

Global Fonts Under Site Settings > Global Fonts, set your primary and secondary typefaces. Match the font weights available in your Figma design. If you’re using Google Fonts, both Figma and Elementor can access the same library.

Default Container Settings Set default padding, max-width, and gap values that match your Figma design’s spacing system. This saves time when adding new containers.

Step 3: Build the Page Structure

Start with the skeleton, then add details:

1. Add a Container for each major section
2. Set Container direction (column for stacked, row for side-by-side)
3. Configure max-width (typically 1200px or 1400px)
4. Add nested Containers for column layouts
5. Set gap/spacing between elements

Pro tip: Use Elementor’s Navigator panel (bottom-left icon) to see your container hierarchy. It should roughly mirror your Figma layers panel.

Step 4: Add Content and Widgets

With structure in place, populate each container:

Text elements: Heading widget for H1-H6, Text Editor for paragraphs
Images: Image widget with proper sizing (match Figma dimensions)
Buttons: Button widget with custom styling to match Figma
Icons: Icon widget or Icon Box for icon + text combinations
Forms: Elementor Form widget or third-party integrations

For each element, cross-reference Figma’s Inspect panel:

Copy exact padding values
Match font sizes and weights
Apply correct colors from your global palette
Set appropriate margins for spacing

Step 5: Handle Responsive Behavior

Figma designs are typically created at desktop width. Elementor needs tablet and mobile versions.

Switch to Tablet view (click the responsive icon in Elementor’s bottom bar) and adjust:

Font sizes (typically 80-90% of desktop)
Container widths (may need stacking)
Padding (reduce for smaller screens)
Hidden elements (some desktop content may hide on mobile)

Repeat for Mobile view, where you’ll often:

Stack columns vertically
Reduce font sizes further
Simplify navigation
Increase tap target sizes for buttons

Manual conversion is thorough but time-intensive. For a 5-section landing page with moderate complexity, expect 4-6 hours of work—longer if you’re new to Elementor.

Using Figma Plugins for Export

Several Figma plugins streamline the export process by generating code or structured data that’s easier to implement in Elementor.

Figma’s Built-In Dev Mode

Figma’s Dev Mode (available on paid plans) provides cleaner code inspection:

Toggle Dev Mode in the top-right of Figma
Select any element to see CSS properties
Copy code snippets for positioning, typography, and colors
Use the “Inspect” tab for responsive unit calculations

While Dev Mode doesn’t export directly to Elementor, it accelerates copying values and reduces measurement errors.

Third-Party Export Plugins

The Figma plugin ecosystem includes tools that generate:

HTML/CSS code: Useful for Custom HTML widgets in Elementor
JSON structure: Can inform container hierarchy setup
Asset exports: Optimized images ready for WordPress upload

When evaluating export plugins, consider:

Does it preserve spacing and layout relationships?
Can it handle Figma’s auto-layout intelligently?
Does it export responsive breakpoints?
What’s the learning curve for configuration?

For designers handling complex, multi-page sites, dedicated Figma to Elementor converters like Figmentor automate the entire workflow—converting frames directly into Elementor-compatible JSON with preserved styling, responsive behavior, and proper widget mapping.

Automated Conversion: AI-Powered Workflows

Automation represents the biggest leap in Figma to Elementor efficiency. Here’s how modern conversion tools work and when to use them.

How Automated Conversion Works

Automated tools analyze your Figma design and generate Elementor-compatible output by:

Parsing frame structure: Detecting containers, columns, and nested layouts
Mapping components to widgets: Translating Figma elements to appropriate Elementor widgets
Extracting styles: Converting design tokens to Elementor’s styling format
Generating responsive rules: Creating tablet/mobile adaptations based on design logic
Outputting JSON or templates: Producing files that import directly into Elementor

The best tools maintain 90%+ design accuracy, meaning you spend minutes on adjustments rather than hours on recreation.

When Automation Makes Sense

Automated conversion delivers ROI when:

Page complexity is moderate to high: 5+ sections, multiple unique components
Timeline is tight: Client deadline requires faster turnaround
Design accuracy is critical: Pixel-perfect requirements from clients
You’re handling multiple pages: Landing pages, service pages, blog templates
Team collaboration is needed: Designers export, developers import

For simple one-off projects or heavily customized designs, manual methods may still be appropriate.

Figmentor: Streamlined Figma to Elementor Conversion

Figmentor specifically addresses the Figma-to-Elementor workflow with a two-plugin approach:

Figma Plugin (Export Side)

Select frames in Figma and export directly to Figmentor’s platform
Auto-layout, components, and nested structures are preserved
Design fidelity and responsive behavior carry through the export

WordPress Plugin (Import Side)

Import Figmentor templates directly into Elementor
Widgets, containers, and styling import automatically
Custom CSS and responsive breakpoints are maintained

The workflow cuts typical conversion time from hours to under 30 minutes for complex pages. For agencies processing multiple client sites weekly, this compounds into significant time savings—often 10+ hours recovered per project.

Handling Complex Design Elements

Some Figma designs include elements that require special attention during conversion. Here’s how to handle them.

Animations and Interactions

Figma’s Smart Animate and prototype interactions don’t transfer to Elementor. You’ll need to rebuild these using:

Elementor Motion Effects: Entrance animations, scroll effects, mouse tracking
Elementor Pro Sticky Elements: For persistent headers or CTAs
Custom CSS: For advanced hover states and transitions
Third-party widgets: Tools like JetElements add advanced animation options

Document your Figma prototype interactions before conversion. Note which elements animate, what triggers them, and the timing values.

SVG Icons and Illustrations

Figma exports SVGs natively, which Elementor handles well:

Select the icon/illustration in Figma
Right-click > Copy as SVG (or Export > SVG)
In Elementor, use the Icon widget (for single-color icons) or Image widget (for multi-color SVGs)
For inline SVGs with animation potential, use an HTML widget

Optimization tip: Run SVGs through SVGO or a similar optimizer before uploading. This reduces file size without quality loss.

Custom Fonts and Typography

If your Figma design uses custom fonts (not Google Fonts):

Ensure you have proper licensing for web use
Upload fonts via Elementor > Custom Fonts (Pro feature) or a plugin like Custom Fonts
Reference the custom font family in Elementor’s typography settings
Test across browsers—font rendering varies

Design System Components

Figma component libraries need thoughtful translation:

Figma Concept	Elementor Equivalent
Component	Template Widget or Saved Template
Variant	Different widget styles/skins
Design Token	Global Color/Font setting
Instance Override	Widget-level style adjustment

For large design systems, consider creating an Elementor template library that mirrors your Figma component library. This ensures consistency across pages and simplifies updates.

Optimizing Converted Pages for Performance

A converted page isn’t done until it performs well. Elementor sites can become bloated without attention to optimization.

Image Optimization

Images often account for 60%+ of page weight. Optimize by:

Export at correct dimensions: Don’t upload 2000px images for 400px containers
Use modern formats: WebP offers 25-35% smaller files than JPEG/PNG
Implement lazy loading: Elementor has built-in lazy loading for images
Consider responsive images: Upload multiple sizes, let WordPress serve appropriately

CSS and JavaScript Efficiency

Elementor generates CSS per page. Reduce bloat by:

Using global styles instead of per-element styling
Avoiding excessive motion effects
Disabling unused widgets in Elementor > Settings > Features
Combining similar sections to reduce DOM complexity

Core Web Vitals Considerations

Google’s ranking factors include page experience metrics:

LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): Optimize hero images and above-fold content
FID (First Input Delay): Minimize heavy JavaScript
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): Set explicit dimensions for images and embeds

Tools like PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix reveal specific issues. Address the highest-impact items first.

Workflow Templates and Best Practices

After years of Figma to Elementor projects, these practices consistently improve outcomes.

Pre-Conversion Checklist

Before starting any conversion:

Figma design is finalized and approved
All assets are exportable (images, icons, fonts licensed)
Responsive designs exist (or responsive logic is documented)
Interactive elements are documented (hover states, animations)
Content is finalized (real text, not lorem ipsum)

During Conversion

Work section by section, completing each before moving on
Test responsive behavior after each major section
Preview in actual browsers, not just Elementor’s preview
Save templates for reusable components (headers, footers, CTAs)

Post-Conversion Quality Check

All text matches Figma exactly
Colors match design system
Spacing is consistent across sections
Links and buttons function correctly
Forms submit and validate properly
Page loads under 3 seconds
Mobile experience is fully functional

Common Conversion Errors and Fixes

Even experienced designers encounter these issues. Here’s how to solve them.

Layout Shifts on Mobile

Problem: Elements overlap or stack unexpectedly on tablet/mobile.

Fix: Check container direction settings at each breakpoint. Ensure “Wrap” is enabled for multi-column layouts that should stack. Set explicit order numbers if stacking sequence matters.

Typography Inconsistencies

Problem: Text looks different in Elementor than in Figma.

Fix: Figma uses different rendering than browsers. Accept small variations. For critical accuracy, compare at actual viewport sizes (not zoomed). Adjust letter-spacing and line-height values until visual match is acceptable.

Image Quality Loss

Problem: Images look blurry or pixelated after upload.

Fix: Export at 2x resolution for retina displays. Use Elementor’s “Full” image size option. Check that WordPress hasn’t over-compressed images in Settings > Media.

Container Alignment Issues

Problem: Content doesn’t center or align as expected.

Fix: Check both Container settings and inner element settings. Alignment at the container level affects all children. Use “Justify Content” and “Align Items” controls systematically.

Measuring Conversion Efficiency

Track these metrics to optimize your workflow over time:

Metric	Manual Workflow	Automated Workflow
Time per page	4-8 hours	30-60 minutes
Revision rounds	2-4	1-2
Design accuracy	90-95%	95-99%
Developer hours saved	Baseline	70-85% reduction

If you’re spending more than 6 hours per page regularly, automation almost certainly provides positive ROI—even accounting for tool costs.

The Future of Figma to Elementor Workflows

Design-to-code tools are advancing rapidly. Expect these developments in 2026 and beyond:

Improved AI accuracy: Better handling of complex layouts and edge cases
Real-time sync: Changes in Figma automatically reflected in Elementor
Design token integration: Seamless translation of design systems
No-code animations: Figma prototype interactions that transfer directly

The gap between design and development continues narrowing. Designers who master these workflows position themselves for efficiency gains that compound over every project.

Conclusion: Choosing Your Conversion Path

The best Figma to Elementor method depends on your specific situation:

Choose manual conversion when:

Learning Elementor or teaching team members
Working with very simple, one-page designs
Requiring 100% custom control over every element

Choose assisted workflows when:

Using existing Elementor templates as starting points
Handling moderate-complexity projects
Time budget allows for some manual adjustment

Choose automated conversion when:

Processing multiple pages or ongoing projects
Design accuracy and consistency are priorities
Team efficiency directly impacts profitability
Complex designs with multiple components

Whatever path you choose, the principles remain consistent: understand the structural differences between tools, set up your design system in advance, and test thoroughly across devices.

Your Figma designs deserve accurate implementation. With the right workflow, they’ll translate to Elementor sites that look exactly as intended—without the hours of manual recreation that used to be unavoidable.