About Zeplin
Zeplin is a free + paid features Figma plugin published by Zeplin Crew in 2019. It works in Figma Design and has 290,885 users and 2,857 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #1 in Dev Handoff and #1 in Developers on our lists.
In the developer's words
Document designs, map user flows, track version changes — deliver with confidence without changing how you design.
Everything your team needs for design delivery:
- Finalize designs
- Track design changes
- Organize designs
- Document designs
- Gather feedback — get instant feedback from AI *New*
- Manage design system
- Tailored design specs for devs
Get started
- Run the Zeplin plugin in your Figma file.
- Sign up (for free) using your Figma or Google account.
- Select frames and export to Zeplin.
- Invite your team to the Zeplin project.
Resources
- Get Started with Figma Plugin
- Figma Plugin Troubleshooting Guide
- Design Delivery with Zeplin community file — a guided walkthrough with tips and tricks
Questions?
Have a question, suggestion, or bug to report? Ping us at support@zeplin.io.
What's new
Version 179 · released Apr 3, 2026
- Fixed an issue where related component property layers nested within a component weren't highlighted.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Zeplin can only connect to the 4 domains declared in its manifest: *.zeplin.io, *.mixpanel.com, sentry.io and *.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com.
- *.zeplin.io
- *.mixpanel.com
- sentry.io
- *.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com
Extra permissions
- Reads your Figma name and avatar
- Reads the file's key (its unique ID)
- Reads your team's published libraries
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Zeplin ranks
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Zeplin FAQ
What does Zeplin do?
Design tools are for designing. Zeplin is for clear, structured design delivery. It's a Figma plugin by Zeplin Crew that runs in Figma Design.
Is Zeplin free?
Zeplin is free to install, but some features are unlocked through a paid plan on the developer's site.
Is Zeplin safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Zeplin can only connect to the 4 domains declared in its manifest: *.zeplin.io, *.mixpanel.com, sentry.io and *.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Zeplin?
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 Zeplin?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Measure, Redlines and Inspect Styles. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for dev handoff.
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