You are trying to export a Stitch project to Figma, but the Export to Figma option is missing. It only appears when the project is created from the start in Rapid mode.
Stitch Rapid mode export to Figma button missing
Users report that the Export to Figma button is not visible in projects that were started in a different mode and later switched to Rapid. The button only shows up when you create a brand new project with Rapid enabled from the beginning.
If you switch an existing project to Rapid later, Stitch will not enable Figma export for that project. A reliable workaround is to export a zip from Stitch and import it into Figma using the html.to.design plugin.
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Solution Overview
Aspect
Detail
Root Cause
Figma export is bound to projects initialized in Rapid mode from project creation. Switching an existing project to Rapid does not retrofit the export capability.
Primary Fix
Create a new Stitch project with Rapid mode enabled from the start, then use Export to Figma in that new project.
Complexity
Easy
Estimated Time
10 to 20 minutes
Enable Figma export by starting a new Rapid project
Step by Step Solution
Create a brand new Rapid project then export to Figma
1. Open Stitch and create a new project. In the creation flow, enable Rapid mode before you proceed.
Important note Switching an existing project to Rapid later will not unlock Figma export.
2. Rebuild or migrate your content into this new Rapid project. Keep the original project open side by side and copy paste content as needed.
3. In the new Rapid project, find the Export to Figma option in the project interface. It will now be available because the project was created in Rapid mode.
4. Click Export to Figma and follow the prompts to push the design into your Figma workspace.
Tip If you hit unrelated errors during export, check our quick guide on Stitch code export problems
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Alternative Fixes and Workarounds
Export a zip from Stitch and import it into Figma with html.to.design
This is the best workaround if you cannot start over in Rapid mode.
1. In Stitch, download the project as a zip. Use the export or download option provided in the editor to obtain the zip file of your project assets.
2. Install the html.to.design plugin in Figma.
Use the Figma Community to add the plugin to your account
Install and run Figma plugins
You can also review the plugin site at html.to.design
3. In Figma, open a file, run html.to.design, and drop the Stitch zip into the plugin window.
The plugin will reconstruct the design in Figma with clean structure and optional Auto Layout.
Rebuild key screens manually in Figma
If neither option is possible due to policy or account limits, rebuild the most important screens in Figma using the original assets. This takes longer but keeps you unblocked.
For cases where Stitch will not open or hangs before you can export a zip, see these tips
Read More:Troubleshoot Stitch projects that refuse to load
Troubleshooting Tips
Confirm you created the project with Rapid enabled from the start. Switching modes mid project will not reveal the Export to Figma button.
Try a fresh new Rapid project as a control test. If the button appears there, the original project cannot be retrofitted.
Check permissions. Ensure you have editor or owner access to the Stitch project and the target Figma workspace.
Refresh your browser, try an incognito window, or test another browser to rule out cached UI problems or an extension conflict.
If the export button still does not show in a brand new Rapid project, capture a screenshot and contact support through your Stitch support channel.
Decide on Rapid mode at project creation time when Figma export is a requirement.
Keep a starter template in Rapid mode for new work so Figma export is always available when needed.
Avoid switching project modes after work begins if you plan to export to Figma.
Periodically export a zip backup from Stitch so you always have the html.to.design route available.
Keep your Figma plugins updated and verify workspace permissions before important exports.
Final Thought
The fastest fix is simple. Start a new Rapid project and export from there. If you cannot recreate the project, the html.to.design plugin offers a reliable path by importing the Stitch zip into Figma with solid structure and optional Auto Layout.
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