5 Tips for Faster Batch Exports in Figma

The Problem with Manual Exports#

Every designer knows the pain: you've finished a project with 50+ screens, and now you need to export them all for client review or development handoff. Manually exporting each frame, renaming files, and organizing folders can take 30 minutes or more.

FrameSaver solves this by automating the entire process. But there are ways to make it even faster.

Tip 1: Structure Your Sections Properly#

FrameSaver uses Figma sections as the primary organizational unit. Each section becomes a folder in your exported ZIP file.

Best practice:

• Create a section for each screen category (e.g., "Dashboard", "Onboarding", "Settings")
• Name sections with clear, descriptive names — these become folder names
• Keep frames inside sections at the same hierarchy level

📁 My Project
  📂 Dashboard (Section)
    ├── Dashboard - Overview
    ├── Dashboard - Analytics
    └── Dashboard - Settings
  📂 Onboarding (Section)
    ├── Welcome Screen
    ├── Tutorial Step 1
    └── Tutorial Step 2

Tip 2: Choose the Right Export Format#

FrameSaver supports PNG, JPG, and SVG. Here's when to use each:

Tip 3: Use Scale Options Wisely#

The plugin supports 1x through 4x scale exports:

• 1x — standard resolution, smallest files
• 2x — retina displays, recommended for most projects
• 3x — high-density mobile screens (iPhone Pro)
• 4x — print-quality or when you need maximum detail

For most web projects, 2x is the sweet spot. For mobile apps, consider 2x and 3x together.

Tip 4: Name Your Frames Consistently#

The exported file names match your Figma frame names. A consistent naming convention makes the exported files much easier to work with:

• Use lowercase with hyphens: dashboard-overview not Dashboard Overview
• Include the screen state: login-error, login-loading, login-default
• Prefix with numbers for ordering: 01-splash, 02-onboarding, 03-home

Tip 5: Export Regularly, Not Just at the End#

Don't wait until the project is complete. Export regularly during the design process:

• After completing each major section
• Before design reviews
• When switching between project phases

This gives you a running archive of your progress and makes it easier to compare versions.

Bonus: Keyboard Shortcut#

Set up a keyboard shortcut for FrameSaver in Figma:

1. Go to Figma menu → Keyboard Shortcuts
2. Search for "FrameSaver"
3. Assign your preferred shortcut (we recommend Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E)

Now you can export your entire project without even opening the Plugins menu.

Conclusion#

With these tips, you can reduce your export time from 30+ minutes to under 30 seconds. That's the power of automation combined with smart organization.

Ready to try it? Install FrameSaver from the Figma Community — it's free to start.