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About Zeplin
Zeplin is a free + paid features Figma plugin published by Zeplin Crew in 2019. It works in Figma Design and has 293,168 users and 2,897 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #1 in Dev Handoff and #2 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 177 · released Mar 6, 2026
- Slots are now supported in Zeplin, with more improvements on the way to better surface them inside the app. 🕳️
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 [DesignDoc [Spectral]](/plugins/designdoc-spectral-measures-annotations-and-handoff/). Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for dev handoff.
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