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About columns to rows
columns to rows is a free Figma plugin published by masha in 2020. It works in Figma Design and has 9,686 users and 120 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #13 in Tables on our lists.
In the developer's words
select a table and run the plugin to convert rows โถ columns (or the other way around, depending on your initial set up)
note
- table and rows/columns should have auto layout applied
- cells should have the same height
What's new
Version 4 ยท released Jan 11, 2026
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
columns to rows declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where columns to rows ranks
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columns to rows FAQ
What does columns to rows do?
convert auto layout tables from columns to rows and vice versa. It's a Figma plugin by masha that runs in Figma Design.
Is columns to rows free?
Yes. columns to rows is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is columns to rows safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. columns to rows declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install columns to rows?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to columns to rows?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Table Creator by Gavin McFarland, Google Sheets Sync and Table Generator & Creator. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for tables.
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