File to Layers

Turns XD, PSD, PDF and Office files into editable Figma layers, locally.

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What is File to Layers?

File to Layers is a design tool that turns XD, PSD, PDF and Office files into editable Figma layers, locally. A Figma plugin that imports XD, PSD, PDF, Illustrator and Office files as editable layers, and exports Figma designs to Sketch, XD, PSD, InDesign, Canva, EPS and After Effects, all converted locally without uploads or an account.

File to Layers is a Figma plugin that converts design and document files into editable Figma layers, and turns Figma frames back into files for other applications. It covers thirteen import formats, including Adobe XD, Photoshop PSD and PSB, PDF, Illustrator, SVG, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign IDML, traced images, 3D models and motion files like MP4 and Lottie, alongside seven export formats such as Sketch, XD, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, EPS and an After Effects handoff. Every conversion happens inside Figma on the user's own machine, so files are never uploaded and no account is required to use it. The plugin is built for designers and small teams who regularly receive files from clients working in other tools, or who are migrating archives out of Adobe XD or Sketch into Figma. Agencies juggling mixed toolchains and freelancers who need to hand off a Figma file as a PSD, Sketch file or print ready EPS without rebuilding anything by hand are the clearest fit. Beta stage importers for Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint and InDesign mean teams relying on those specific formats should expect to review and touch up results rather than treat them as final. In practice, a user installs the plugin from Figma Community, drops a file or picks a format, and the plugin detects the file type and loads the matching converter automatically. Imports land on the canvas as native frames, text, vectors and images rather than flattened screenshots, preserving component variants, Auto Layout where spacing allows, and prototype links for XD files. Exports are generated and downloaded directly from the plugin panel. Against alternatives, File to Layers sits apart from browser based conversion services by keeping files local and skipping account creation entirely, and apart from Figma's own limited native import by covering a much wider set of formats in both directions. Its one time $19 Pro purchase, rather than a recurring subscription, is also a distinct pricing position compared with most cross format design conversion tools.

How do you use File to Layers?

  1. 1Install File to Layers from Figma Community
    Open Figma, search for File to Layers in Community plugins, and add it to your account; no sign up or credit card is required.
    File to Layers — Install File to Layers from Figma Community
  2. 2Drop a file or choose a format
    Launch the plugin inside a Figma file, drag in the source file or pick an export format, and the plugin automatically opens the matching converter.
    File to Layers — Drop a file or choose a format
  3. 3Review the imported layers
    Check the resulting frames, text, vectors and images for accuracy, install any fonts the file uses, and touch up beta stage imports like Photoshop or Word files if needed.
  4. 4Export frames back to another format
    Select the frames to hand off, pick a target format such as Sketch, PSD or After Effects, and download the generated file directly from the plugin.
    File to Layers — Export frames back to another format
  5. 5Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions
    Once the 10 free conversions are used, buy the one time $19 Pro license from inside the plugin to unlock all 20 converters and full XD files up to 1 GB.
    File to Layers — Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions
  6. 6Follow a migration guide for larger XD projects
    For full Adobe XD to Figma migrations, use the step by step guide and checklist to inventory files, convert them and verify structure before cutover.
    File to Layers — Follow a migration guide for larger XD projects

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Converts between twenty formats in both directions without leaving Figma.AI
  • Runs entirely on the user's computer, so design files are never uploaded to a server.AI
  • No account or credit card needed to start converting.AI
  • One time $19 Pro purchase rather than a recurring subscription, usable on three installations.AI
  • Five converters, including SVG import and EPS export, remain free forever.AI

Cons

  • Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint and InDesign importers and exporters are still in beta and may need manual touch ups.AI
  • Free tier caps most converters at 10 total conversions, and XD import without Pro is limited to the first 3 artboards.AI
  • No conversion is guaranteed to match the source file exactly, so results still need review.AI
  • Pro license covers only up to 3 Figma installations, which could be tight for larger teams.AI
  • Works only inside Figma, so it is not a standalone desktop file converter.AI

How much does File to Layers cost?

Free trial

There is no time limited trial; instead a permanent free tier gives 10 full quality conversions on any Pro converter, five converters that are always free, and XD files always get their first 3 artboards for free.

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Pricing

Free tier forever with 10 full quality conversions on any Pro converter; five converters (SVG import, image to vector, MP4/Lottie to GIF, EPS export) stay free. Pro unlocks all 20 converters unlimited for a one time $19 payment, usable on up to 3 Figma installations.

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Support

Support is available by email at support@filetolayers.com, backed by step by step conversion guides and a published refund policy.

Integrations

Operates as a native Figma plugin; the homepage does not list integrations beyond the file format converters themselves.

Features

13 import converters (XD, PSD/PSB, PDF, Illustrator, SVG, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InDesign IDML, image tracing, 3D models, MP4, Lottie) and 7 export converters (Sketch, XD, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, EPS, After Effects), all running locally inside Figma with no uploads or account required.

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Frequently asked questions about File to Layers

  • How much does File to Layers cost?
    Free tier forever with 10 full quality conversions on any Pro converter; five converters (SVG import, image to vector, MP4/Lottie to GIF, EPS export) stay free. Pro unlocks all 20 converters unlimited for a one time $19 payment, usable on up to 3 Figma installations.
  • Does File to Layers offer a free trial?
    There is no time limited trial; instead a permanent free tier gives 10 full quality conversions on any Pro converter, five converters that are always free, and XD files always get their first 3 artboards for free.
  • How do you use File to Layers?
    The walkthrough on this page covers 6 steps: 1. Install File to Layers from Figma Community 2. Drop a file or choose a format 3. Review the imported layers 4. Export frames back to another format 5. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions 6. Follow a migration guide for larger XD projects.
  • What platforms does File to Layers support?
    File to Layers is available on Web App, MacOS and Windows.
  • What does File to Layers integrate with?
    Operates as a native Figma plugin; the homepage does not list integrations beyond the file format converters themselves.
  • What are the limitations of File to Layers?
    Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint and InDesign importers and exporters are still in beta and may need manual touch ups. Free tier caps most converters at 10 total conversions, and XD import without Pro is limited to the first 3 artboards. No conversion is guaranteed to match the source file exactly, so results still need review.

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Added10/14/2026

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Pricing

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