Recently, the well-known design platform Figma officially launched multiple powerful AI driven image editing tools, which undoubtedly dropped a heavy bomb in the professional design field. In the past, designers often had to switch back and forth between different software for image editing, which was troublesome and time-consuming.
Now, these new features are directly available on the Figma platform, without the need to tinker with external software. You can process images accurately and efficiently, and your work efficiency cannot be improved?
New features revealed:
The AI image editing tool launched by Figma this time has many highlights, mainly including functions such as eliminating objects, isolating objects, upgrading to image boundaries, removing backgrounds, and prompting words to change images. It also integrates the original functions of removing backgrounds and cropping together to form a super convenient contextual toolbar.
1. Eliminate objects: Intelligent deletion is super worry free
Previously, handling unnecessary elements in images required manually repairing the background bit by bit, which was extremely troublesome. It's different now. Users can use the improved lasso tool to select unwanted things in the image, and the AI can intelligently delete them immediately. It can also automatically fill the background, and the effect is natural as if it hasn't been touched. How much trouble does this save!
2. Isolation object (extracted elements): precise separation is extremely powerful
This feature is simply amazing! It can accurately select and separate subjects in images, whether they are people, text, or objects, all of which can be easily handled. The separated elements can be freely moved, resized, and edited, while the background remains unchanged. When dealing with complex layering, it performs exceptionally well, especially in the extraction of textual elements, with unparalleled precision.
3. Upgrade to image boundary: Intelligent extension is super magical
Sometimes the frame size of the image is not suitable and the boundaries need to be adjusted. The Figma feature utilizes generative AI to intelligently extend image boundaries and adapt to different format requirements. And it can maintain overall style consistency without obvious distortion, just as powerful as the intelligent filling of professional software.
4. Remove background (cutout): One click operation is super convenient
Removing the background is one of the most commonly used features on the Figma platform, and it has been further optimized this time. Now it supports one click operation, and the subject extraction is clean and tidy, no longer like before, where you have to scratch your eyes with images.
5. Tips for changing images: Creative adjustments are super simple
Combined with AI models, users can directly modify image details and achieve creative adjustments through natural language descriptions. This is like casting magic on an image, changing it as you want, with unlimited creativity.
These features are particularly suitable for UI/UX design, marketing material production, and prototype iteration scenarios. Designers can complete the entire process from concept to refinement in Figma, no longer having to frequently export and import images, which instantly solves this pain point.
Professional layering and precision, the designer exclaimed 'absolutely amazing'
According to the latest feedback, these AI tools have performed quite well in terms of image layering ability. Especially when dealing with images containing text and complex elements, the clipping effect is delicate and natural, almost reaching the level of professional Photoshop. Moreover, by combining the original AI generation capabilities of the Figma platform, such as integrated advanced image models, designers can achieve a seamless transition from image generation to editing, greatly reducing the creative cycle.
It is worth mentioning that in the field of image editing, competitors such as Adobe and Canva have also had similar features in the past. However, with the two major advantages of native integration and precise control, Figma has successfully caught up with its competitors in this update, and even surpassed them in some aspects.
Figma states that these tools are currently available in Figma Design and Draw, suitable for professional and above subscription users, and will be expanded to more product modules in the future.
Conclusion: AI empowers design, leading to significant efficiency changes
With the continuous integration of AI technology, Figma is accelerating its transformation from a collaborative design platform to a versatile creative tool. This update is undoubtedly a year-end gift for designers. Image editing has become simpler and more powerful, and a design efficiency revolution has arrived.
I believe Figma will bring us more surprises in the future, let's look forward to it together!
