Designers often waste hours manually rebuilding Apple Pages documents in Figma. Worse, they settle for low‑resolution screenshots that lack “editability.” A quick scroll in Reddit shows just how frustrated designers are from designing entirely on top of screenshots.
The hours spent manually recreating designs in Figma slows down iteration, increases errors, and makes collaboration clunky—especially when every minute counts in fast‑paced design sprints.
With the new office.to.design plugin, you can now import your Apple .pages files directly into Figma; preserving text, images, layout, and styles. So, even if you’re not a designer using Figma daily, you can start with a base by importing your Apple Pages docs into Figma as editable layers right away with office.to.design.
Below, we break down the steps on how to do it:
From Apple Pages to Figma - quick overview
It doesn’t take more than 5 minutes to import an Apple Pages document into Figma. Just follow these quick steps:
- Run the office.to.design plugin in Figma
- Upload your Apple Pages file to office.to.design
- Adjust import settings and click “Import”
- Tweak, redesign, or prototype
How to import an Apple Pages document into Figma with office.to.design
Using the office.to.design plugin, we imported this newsletter document into Figma. Here’s how it went:
1. Run the office.to.design plugin
Search “office.to.design” in Figma Community and click Open in… and then choose the file where you want to create the design.
After running it for the first time, you can also search for the office.to.design plugin directly inside your Figma file from the bottom navbar.
2. Upload your Apple Pages file
Directly upload the Apple Pages doc to the office.to.design plugin, either from your files or by simply dragging-and-dropping it into Figma—no PDF conversion needed!
4. Adjust import settings and click “Import”
Choose the page range, layout preferences, and any font mappings. The plugin converts each page into Figma frames and editable objects.
5. Tweak, redesign, or prototype
Edit text, swap images, adjust layout, or add interactions—just as you would with your regular Figma workflow.
Why import Apple Pages documents into Figma?
✅ No retyping or screenshots – Save hours of manual effort
Instead of manually copying content or taking static screenshots, you can instantly convert Apple Pages documents into fully editable Figma frames. This eliminates repetitive copy-paste tasks and formatting issues that typically waste time. Designers can focus on creative problem-solving instead of mechanical tasks.
✅ Design-ready layers – Maintain editable text, shapes & images
Text, images, and layout elements are imported as editable layers, not flattened graphics. This means you can adjust typography, swap out visuals, or restyle components directly in Figma. It gives you full control to iterate and align with your design system or brand guidelines.
✅ Collaborate visually – Teams can comment, revise, and prototype
Once in Figma, your document becomes a living design that can be shared across teams. Designers, marketers, and stakeholders can comment directly on specific sections, give feedback, or prototype interactions together. This real-time collaboration speeds up review cycles and ensures everyone’s aligned.
✅ Faster iterations – From doc to prototype in minutes
Instead of starting from a blank canvas, you can move from an existing Apple Pages file to an interactive design in minutes. Rapid importing means faster wireframing, layout testing, and user flow mapping. It drastically shortens the design feedback loop.
✅ Unified workflow – Seamless transition from Pages to Figma
By integrating content and design in one environment, you reduce tool-switching and version confusion. Teams can start with draft content in Pages and refine it visually in Figma without losing fidelity. This streamlines production, reduces silos, and boosts design team efficiency.
FAQs
Q: Can I import .pages files directly without converting to PDF?
Yes. The plugin supports direct .pages upload—no intermediate PDF step required.
Q: What happens to images and formatting?
Your content is translated into editable Figma layers—with fonts, styles, and images preserved at high fidelity.
Q: Is it free to use?
There’s a free tier of office.to.design with limited imports. For more advanced features, unlimited imports, and bulk options, subscribe to the PRO plan for just $49/year.
Q: Does it work with iCloud Pages or just downloaded files?
You’ll need to download the .pages file locally—iCloud‐only versions can’t be imported directly.
Start designing with your Apple Pages documents!
Turn static docs into dynamic, design-ready Figma files. 👉 Try out office.to.design to bring your Apple Pages content right into your Figma design flow—no more starting from scratch.