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About GIF Export by Appcano
GIF Export is a free Figma plugin published by Appcano in 2020. It works in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam and has 305,649 users and 2,718 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #3 in GIF & Video, #9 in Import & Export and #9 in Figma Slides on our lists.
In the developer's words
Ever needed to export a gif that you added to Figma? Ever wanted to export a frame with a gif in it? Here's how you can with the GIF plugin:
Export a GIF
- Select a frame or composition with a GIF in it
- Run the "Export GIF" plugin command
When exporting a gif, this plugin will use the first gif in the layer stack for the frame delay and length of the gif animation. If you want to manually define the "main" gif, just name the gif layer you want to use to "main".
Play a GIF
- Select a frame or composition with a GIF in it
- Run the "Play GIF" plugin command
What's new
Version 86 ยท released Jun 4, 2026
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
GIF Export 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 GIF Export ranks
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GIF Export FAQ
What does GIF Export do?
Export gifs or frames with gifs in them. It's a Figma plugin by Appcano 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 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 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 Animated Gif Maker. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for gif & video.
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