Figma Design to Working Code with v0

v0 works better on a design that's broken into digestible pieces than on one giant, densely nested frame. Before you export or import anything:

1. In Figma, separate distinct sections (navigation, hero, pricing table, footer) into their own frames if they aren't already.
2. Make sure text layers use real text, not outlined/flattened shapes, so the generated code can pull actual copy instead of guessing at it.
3. Confirm the frame you're starting with is the one the client actually approved, not an earlier draft still sitting in the file.

What you should see: A Figma file where each major page section is its own clearly named frame.

You have two ways to get the design into v0, and which one you use depends on your plan.

• Direct Figma import (paid plans): v0 can pull directly from a connected Figma file, extracting layout, spacing, and text.
• Screenshot method (works on the free tier): Export each frame as a PNG or JPG from Figma, then upload the image directly into a v0 chat along with a written description of the section.

If you're not sure which one your plan supports, start with the screenshot method. It works everywhere and gives you a feel for v0's output quality before you decide whether the paid import feature is worth it for your workload.

What you should see: Either a connected Figma project inside v0, or an exported image file ready to upload.

1. Start a new v0 project or chat.
2. Upload your exported frame image (or select the imported Figma frame).
3. Add a short text description alongside it: what the section is, any interactive behavior (a mobile menu that toggles, a form that submits somewhere), and which existing design system it should match, if any.
4. Submit and let v0 generate the code.

What you should see: A live preview of the generated component next to the code, along with the actual React/Tailwind source you can copy.

Troubleshooting: If the first output looks close but misses spacing or alignment, don't start over. Reply in the same chat describing exactly what's off ("the nav links should be right-aligned, not centered") and let v0 revise the existing generation rather than regenerating from scratch.

Put the v0 preview side by side with the original Figma frame and check:

• Spacing and alignment match at the breakpoints your client cares about
• Font sizes and weights are close to the design, not just visually similar
• Colors match your client's actual brand values, not an approximation v0 guessed at
• Any interactive elements (buttons, toggles, forms) are present, even if not yet fully wired up

What you should see: A component that's clearly recognizable as the approved design, even if a few details need manual adjustment.

Once a component looks right, copy the code out of v0 and into your actual project repository.

1. Copy the component code from v0's code panel.
2. Paste it into a new file in your project, following whatever folder structure the project already uses.
3. Wire up any real data, WordPress template tags, CMS content, form endpoints, that a static mockup obviously can't include on its own.

What you should see: The component rendering correctly inside your actual dev environment, not just in v0's own preview.

A caution on client material: if you're pasting existing code alongside a screenshot so v0 matches an established pattern, strip out any API keys, database credentials, or hardcoded client account details first. If the project is under an NDA that restricts sharing design files or source code with third parties, check that agreement before uploading a client's mockup or codebase snippets to any outside tool, v0 included.

For sections that need more custom logic than a fresh v0 generation handles well (dynamic WooCommerce product loops, custom PHP template logic, complex state), switch to writing the rest by hand in your code editor. If you have GitHub Copilot set up there, it can speed up filling in the repetitive parts around the v0-generated component, matching the coding patterns v0 already established for that page.

What you should see: A page that blends v0-generated static markup with your own hand-written logic, styled consistently throughout.