Design to Code Workflow
Overview
Codia Code transforms your designs into clean, responsive, production-ready code. It supports multiple frameworks and output formats, making it easy to integrate into any development workflow.
Supported Inputs
You can convert designs from several sources:
- Figma designs — Direct integration via the Codia plugin
- Screenshots — Upload any UI screenshot
- Image files — PNG, JPG, WebP, and more
- PDF files — Convert PDF layouts to code
Supported Output Formats
Frontend Frameworks
| Framework | Language | Status |
|---|---|---|
| React | JSX / TSX | Stable |
| Vue | SFC (.vue) | Stable |
| HTML/CSS | Vanilla | Stable |
| Flutter | Dart | Stable |
| SwiftUI | Swift | Beta |
Styling Options
- Tailwind CSS — Utility-first CSS classes
- CSS Modules — Scoped CSS for component isolation
- Inline Styles — Direct style attributes
- Styled Components — CSS-in-JS approach
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Select Your Design
Choose the design you want to convert. For Figma users, select the frame or component directly in the plugin.
2. Configure Output Settings
Set your preferred options:
json
{
"framework": "react",
"styling": "tailwind",
"responsive": true,
"typescript": true
}3. Generate Code
Click "Generate" and wait for the AI to process your design. The output includes:
- Component structure with proper naming
- Responsive breakpoints
- Accessibility attributes
- Clean, readable code
4. Review and Export
Review the generated code, make any adjustments, and export to your project.
Best Practices
- Keep designs simple and well-structured — Clean Figma frames produce cleaner code
- Use Auto Layout in Figma — This maps directly to Flexbox in CSS
- Name your layers — Layer names become component and class names
- Group related elements — Logical grouping creates better component structure
Pro tip: For the best results, design with a grid system and consistent spacing.