If you're asking yourself if it's possible to rasterize images in Figma, the short answer is Yes.

In this guide we'll show you exactly how you can rasterize a single (or multiple) images in Figma in a matter of seconds.

It's a simple process that doesn't require any level of knowledge of this design tool.

Are you ready? Let's get started!

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How to Raster an Image in Figma

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To create raster images in Figma, you will first need to open up a new or existing Figma file.

Simply add all the elements or shapes that you want to raster, in this case we've created a custom shape called "My Shape" and we grouped it into one single group.

Now comes the easy part: simply go under File > Object > Rasterize Selection.

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You will now notice that the group that contained your object now has an image icon (a rectangle with a landscape miniature) to show that the object is indeed a raster element now.

Congratulations, you created your first raster image in Figma!

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Can I Rasterize in Figma?

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Yes, you can rasterize elements in Figma! Just beware that rasterized elements are no longer vector graphics, so there's going to be limitations in the editing phase.

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Rasterize me! Figma plugin

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If you are looking to rasterize multiple images in Figma, the Rasterize Me plugin from the Figma community is worth checking out!

This plugin allows you to rasterize all or any selected elements with a high resolution.

The best part is that it works around a common limitation within Figma where usually layers can only be rasterized at @1x the original resolution.

If you want a plugin that allows you to rasterize any selected element, page or file, no matter how many elements or pages are contained, look no further than this plugin.

With an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars and 9.3k happy users, it's quite a popular solution to rasterize your images in Figma.

You can learn more about how it works here.

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What is a Raster Image?

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Raster images are digital pictures composed of thousands of small rectangles called pixels.

They have become part of the grid and are capable of creating various visual elements.

The pixels have their own color and values that when they are joined together create a visual effect.

Raster images can create good, detailed pictures with a variety of colors, but sometimes this is hard to work on.

The reason is that raster images have varying resolutions, which means if the camera zooms too high the picture will get pixelated. Raster pictures should have high definition.

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What is the difference between rasterize and flatten in Figma?

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Rasterization is different. Rasterization converts the entire object from a vector to an image in whatever resolution you specify, while flattening an element (or a group of elements) in Figma keeps vector and text objects as vector and text objects.

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How do I flatten an image in Figma?

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Flattening an image in Figma is very simple: simply select an element, right click on it and select Flatten. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut CMD+E.

We hope that this article was useful to explain exactly how to rasterize an element in Figma!

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