Best Figma plugins for images and stock photos
Unsplash is the most-used Figma image plugin, with 3.8M users. It drops a free stock photo into a selected layer or onto the canvas. Photopea (461K users) is the most-used editor: it opens a free, Photoshop-style photo editor inside Figma for effects, filters, text, cropping and resizing. For more stock sources, Pexels (431K users) searches its own library, and AllStock (13K users) searches Unsplash, Pexels and Pixabay at the same time.
Top 20 picks
Unsplash
#1 · 3.8M users
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Unsplash
by Unsplash
Unsplash searches its free photo library and inserts a picture as the fill of the selected layer, or drops it on the canvas, in Figma Design, Slides and FigJam. It suits mockups and decks that need a believable photo in seconds. Its last update was in 2024, and the Unsplash licence still applies, so check it for recognisable people and brands before anything ships.3.8M 33KFree - #10
Best for lighter files
Downsize
by Alex Einarsson
Downsize finds every image in a selection, or on the whole page if nothing is selected, and compresses and resizes it so files load faster and use less memory. It's free and runs in Figma Design, Slides and FigJam. Compression can lower image quality, so keep originals if you'll need full-resolution exports later.153K 2.2KFree - #7
Best for large images
Insert Big Image
by Yuan Qing Lim
Insert Big Image splits a large image into a set of smaller images on insert, so it keeps its original resolution instead of being scaled to 4096 px. That matters for full-page screenshots and print artwork. It's free with in-app purchases, and because you get a set of tiles rather than one layer, cropping takes more care.234K 4.1KFree + paid
The full list
The 20 most-used Figma plugins for images & stock photos
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461K7.4KFree - 03
431K2.9KFree - 04
Image Palette
Free · 5.6K likes
368K5.6KFree - 05
Filter / effects
Modify images more than 50 different effects right in Figma!
Free + paid · 4.2K likes
354K4.2KFree + paid - 06
288K1.1KFree + $25 - 07234K4.1KFree + paid
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Color Overlay
Recolor raster images - overlay a flat color, knock out a color, or swap a color with another
Free + $10 · 1.4K likes
214K1.4KFree + $10 - 09
161K1.8KFree + paid - 10153K2.2KFree
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134K2.4KFree - 12
77K1.5KFree - 13
73K453Free - 14
73K283Free - 15
Avatars
Avatars is a comprehensive collection of diverse and eye-catching avatar images
Free · 890 likes
71K890Free - 16
Typper
Create and edit AI-powered images directly in Figma – unleash your creativity.
Free + paid · 226 likes
69K226Free + paid - 17
68K490Free - 18
68K603Free - 19
66K876Free - 20
Upscale Image
Free · 250 likes
65K250Free
Buying guide
What to look for
Figma handles more image work natively than it used to. Image fills support cropping and adjustments like exposure, contrast and saturation, and on paid plans Figma AI adds remove background, erase and isolate objects, expand, boost resolution and prompt-based edits. Two gaps remain: Figma doesn't compress images to keep files light, and it scales any import larger than 4096 px on its longest side. Downsize and Insert Big Image exist for exactly those gaps.
Below the stock libraries, this ranking leans towards editing tools. For AI-generated pictures, Figma's own Make image action may be all you need, and for cutouts see the background remover plugins.
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Resolution on import
Anything over 4096 px gets scaled down when you place it. If you work with long screenshots or print files, you need a plugin that splits large images into tiles.
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File weight
Dozens of full-size photos make files slow to open. Compression and batch resizing keep a file workable, especially on shared team files.
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Destructive or not
Some plugins replace your image with an edited copy. Keep an untouched original on another page if you might need to redo an edit.
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Stock photo licences
Plugins that search Unsplash, Pexels or Pixabay pass on those sites' own licences. Read the terms, especially for recognisable people and brands.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I add stock photos in Figma?
Figma Design has no built-in stock photo library, so most designers use a plugin. Unsplash is the most used, and AllStock searches Unsplash, Pexels and Pixabay together. Each source has its own licence, so check it for commercial work.
Why does Figma resize my images?
Figma scales any image larger than 4096 px on its longest side down to fit that limit. To keep full resolution, use Insert Big Image or Import Large Image, which bring large files in without that resize.
How do I reduce Figma file size when it's full of images?
Compress and resize the images inside the file. Downsize does this across a selection or a page, and HyperCrop Batch Image Resizer batch-crops images to set sizes.
Can I edit photos in Figma?
Yes, for basics. Image fill settings cover crop and adjustments such as exposure, contrast and saturation, and paid plans add Figma AI tools like erase, expand and boost resolution. For layers, masks and retouching, Photopea runs a full editor inside Figma.
How do I make an image black and white in Figma?
Select the image, open its fill settings and drag saturation all the way down. For many images at once, Desaturate works in bulk on images, frames and groups.
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