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About GIF Export by willabs
GIF Export is a free Figma plugin published by willabs in 2025. It works in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam and has 4,493 users and 43 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #17 in GIF & Video on our lists.
In the developer's words
Turn your designs into animated GIFs in just a few clicks.
This plugin is designed for designers who need to quickly export simple animations from multiple frames in Figma. With an intuitive interface, you can import your frames, adjust the time between frames, set compression, and create instant previews — all without leaving Figma.
Ideal for creating animated banners, UI mockups, visual demos, and more. With compression support, local preview, and optimized export, you have full control over the final size and fluidity of your GIF.
Key features:
- Import multiple frames directly from Figma
- Configure delay between frames and infinite loop option
- Adjustable compression for quality and size control
- Preview directly in the plugin before exporting
- Local export with real-time preview
Lightweight, practical, and focused on productivity — your shortcut to creating GIFs directly from Figma.
What's new
Version 5 · released Nov 12, 2025
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
GIF Export can only connect to the 2 domains declared in its manifest: willabs.com.br and cdn.jsdelivr.net.
- willabs.com.br
- cdn.jsdelivr.net
Extra permissions
- Reads your Figma name and avatar
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where GIF Export ranks
GIF Export alternatives
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- 2
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- 3
GIF Export
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- 4
Animated Gif Maker
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- 5
SVG Animate
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- 6
Bannerify Banner Studio
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GIF Export FAQ
What does GIF Export do?
Export animated or static GIFs directly from Figma without complications. It's a Figma plugin by willabs that runs in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam.
Is GIF Export free?
Yes. GIF Export is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is GIF Export safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. GIF Export can only connect to the 2 domains declared in its manifest: willabs.com.br and cdn.jsdelivr.net. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install GIF Export?
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 GIF Export?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Motion, Export to GIF/Video and GIF Export by Appcano. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for gif & video.
Built this plugin?
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