I've been testing Figma Agent for Auto Layout conversion and screen recreation workflows. While the results are promising, I encountered a few recurring issues and have a suggestion that could improve the experience.
1. Auto Layout Application Issues
When working with existing screens that do not have Auto Layout properly configured, the Agent struggles to apply Auto Layout correctly.
Observed behavior:
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The Agent often modifies or breaks the existing layout structure.
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It applies Auto Layout only to some frames while skipping others.
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Multiple attempts with additional prompts, feedback, and explicit rules did not consistently improve the results.
2. Screen Recreation from Existing Designs
When recreating screens from scratch, the overall layout is good, but asset preservation needs improvement.
Observed behavior:
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Images are often replaced with different images.
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Icons are substituted with similar but incorrect alternatives.
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The recreated screen visually resembles the original but does not faithfully reuse the original assets.
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Instead of using Auto Layout âgapâ property between sections, the Agent frequently creates empty frames to introduce vertical/horizontal spacing.
3. Feature Suggestion: Image-to-Screen Recreation
It would be very useful to upload a screenshot or image and ask the Agent to recreate it as editable Figma layers with Auto Layout. This would help convert existing products, legacy interfaces, and reference designs into editable Figma files.
Any suggestions, workarounds, or updates on these issues would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!