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Jonathan_Ellis
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November 25, 2025
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Native variable export feature

  • November 25, 2025
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During Figma Schema 2025 they announced upcoming support for extended variable collections and native variable export/import conforming with the DTCG token specification.

It was announced during this session: 


Here is a screenshot of what they were proposing:



An update to the app dropped a few days ago with extended collections but I cannot find how to export variables to JSON (without using a plugin).

I don’t have the “Export modes” option in my dropdown menu, even with our Enterprise account.

Has anyone got that feature and how do you do it?

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    Best answer by djv

    Sorry for the confusion, ​@Jonathan_Ellis! 

    While the note was removed, it’s still being rolled out. Keep refreshing your tabs, and it will hopefully roll out to your account soon. 

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    Billy McDowell
    Billy McDowell
    New Member
    December 5, 2025

    I can confirm I now have it in my account, Thanks

      djv
      Figmate
      djv
      Community Support
      December 5, 2025

      Glad to hear that, ​@Billy McDowell! 😊

      Kevin_Bleich
      Kevin_Bleich
      New Member
      December 10, 2025

      Recently got access to the Extended Collection features…

      Why does the DTCG based export feature NOT include “description”?! It is part of the DTCG spec and is part of the variables Details panel in Figma so why would this be omitted? 

        Sjoerd_Mooi
        Sjoerd_Mooi
        New Member
        December 15, 2025

        Recently got access to the Extended Collection features…

        Why does the DTCG based export feature NOT include “description”?! It is part of the DTCG spec and is part of the variables Details panel in Figma so why would this be omitted? 

        Exactly this. Was excited to see the export feature popping up, but this really makes its potential (especially AI/Agentic Coding related) less useful.

        IonuBalonu
        IonuBalonu
        New Member
        December 21, 2025

        On a different note, if you want to try an “export to json/css” functionality that can be automated in your CI/CD pipeline (so developers) will be happy all while keeping Figma variables the source of truth… you can try this tool: https://prismtokens.app/ (that I’ve build and it’s FREE).
         

        How it works:
        - Designer manage and update styles in Figma
        - PRISM syncs the Figma file and transforms the data (aliasing, rem unit conversion, rgba conversion, sync diffing and WCAG accessibility report)
        - Developers get fresh, production-ready code instantly (different CI/CD workflows baked-in).


        P.S. There is also a Figma plugin: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1582392311915034049/prism-sync that you can use to sync Variables…

        Give it a try and let me know what you also. I’m also opened to feedback and adding more improvements/features into the product.

        Thanks!

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