# How do you convert Figma prototype animations into production React code?

> There is no one-click export from a Figma prototype to production animation. The usual path is to read the transition values in Figma (trigger, duration or spring, easing), rebuild them in React with CSS transitions or a library such as Motion (formerly Framer Motion), and keep the values as shared tokens. Figma's MCP server can help an AI tool read the design context.

Updated October 2026. Source: https://www.exodeui.com/questions/how-to-convert-figma-animation-to-react-code/

## Key takeaways

- Figma prototypes are references, not production animation
- Record trigger, duration or spring, easing and affected properties for each transition
- Rebuild with CSS for simple cases, or Motion for springs, gestures and layout animation
- Store values as motion tokens so design and code stay in sync
- For complex interactive components, a tool with a runtime avoids the rebuild

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Figma export animations to React?

Not prototype transitions as production animation. Figma can share design context and some code snippets, but developers usually rebuild the motion.

### Which React library matches Figma springs best?

Motion (formerly Framer Motion) and React Spring both use stiffness, damping and mass, so values can be carried over.

### Can AI convert my Figma prototype to code?

AI coding tools can produce a good first version, especially with Figma's MCP server. Review the timing and states yourself.

### How do I keep design and code animations in sync?

Use shared motion tokens, or a tool whose file runs directly in the app so there is no rebuild.

## Related

- [Figma Animation to Spring Converter](https://www.exodeui.com/tools/figma-animation-converter)
- [ExodeUI vs Figma Motion](https://www.exodeui.com/compare/exodeui-vs-figma-motion)
- [Design to code](https://www.exodeui.com/learn/design-to-code)
- [Figma Smart Animate vs springs](https://www.exodeui.com/questions/figma-smart-animate-vs-spring)