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How to Embed Figma in Notion: Design Collaboration Guide

Emily Rodriguez
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Introduction

Figma and Notion are essential tools for modern product teams. Embedding Figma in Notion creates a unified workspace where design and documentation live together. This guide covers everything from basic embedding to advanced team workflows.

Embedding Methods

  • Open your Figma file

  • Copy the URL from your browser

  • Paste in Notion

  • Select "Create embed"
  • Notion recognizes Figma links automatically!

  • In Figma, click "Share"

  • Copy the link

  • Paste in Notion
  • Method 3: Specific Frame

    To embed a specific frame:

  • Select the frame in Figma

  • Right-click → "Copy link"

  • Paste in Notion
  • Method 4: Using Notion Embed

    Notion Embed enhances Figma embedding:

  • Better mobile display

  • Custom styling options

  • Analytics tracking
  • What You Can Embed

    Files

    Entire Figma files:

  • Full design exploration

  • Multiple pages visible

  • Navigation enabled
  • Frames

    Specific design sections:

  • Individual screens

  • Components

  • Artboards
  • Prototypes

    Interactive experiences:

  • Clickable prototypes

  • Flow demonstrations

  • User testing
  • FigJam

    Whiteboard content:

  • Brainstorming sessions

  • Planning diagrams

  • Workshop outputs
  • Team Workflows

    Design Documentation

    <h1 id="feature-user-onboarding">Feature: User Onboarding</h1>

    <h2 id="designs">Designs</h2>
    [Embedded Figma: Onboarding flow]

    <h2 id="specifications">Specifications</h2>

  • Screen count: 5

  • Animations: Fade transitions

  • Accessibility: AA compliant
  • <h2 id="component-library">Component Library</h2>
    [Embedded Figma: Component frame]

    Design Reviews

    Create review pages:

    <h1 id="design-review-v20">Design Review - v2.0</h1>

    <h2 id="current-designs">Current Designs</h2>
    [Embedded Figma file]

    <h2 id="feedback">Feedback</h2>
    ScreenFeedbackStatus

    HomeApproved✅
    ProfileRevisions needed🔄

    <h2 id="discussion">Discussion</h2>
    [Comments and notes]

    Handoff Documentation

    Developer-ready specs:

    <h1 id="developer-handoff">Developer Handoff</h1>

    <h2 id="designs">Designs</h2>
    [Embedded Figma: Final designs]

    <h2 id="dev-mode-link">Dev Mode Link</h2>
    [Direct Figma dev mode link]

    <h2 id="assets">Assets</h2>
    [Exportable assets list]

    <h2 id="specifications">Specifications</h2>
    [Auto-generated specs from Figma]

    Changelog

    Track design evolution:

    <h1 id="design-changelog">Design Changelog</h1>

    <h2 id="version-21-january-2026">Version 2.1 - January 2026</h2>
    [Embedded: v2.1 designs]
    Changes:

  • Updated button styles

  • New icon set
  • <h2 id="version-20-december-2025">Version 2.0 - December 2025</h2>
    [Embedded: v2.0 designs]

    Best Practices

    Permissions

    For embeds to work:

  • File must have link sharing enabled

  • "Anyone with link can view" minimum

  • Consider edit access for team
  • Sizing

    Content TypeRecommended Size

    Full fileFull width
    Single screenMedium-large
    ComponentSmall-medium
    PrototypeFull width

    Performance

  • Limit embeds per page

  • Use specific frames vs full files when possible

  • Consider Notion Embed for optimization
  • Organization

  • Group related embeds

  • Add context around each embed

  • Use toggles for multiple versions
  • Interactive Features

    In Embedded Figma

    Viewers can:

  • Pan and zoom

  • Navigate pages

  • View comments

  • Access inspect panel (with permissions)
  • Prototype Interactions

    Embedded prototypes:

  • Clickable hotspots

  • Flow navigation

  • Animation playback
  • Integrations

    With Notion Databases

    Create design tracking databases:
    DesignFigma LinkStatusOwner

    Homepage[embed]CompleteSarah
    Dashboard[embed]In progressAlex

    With Templates

    Include Figma embeds in:

  • Design brief templates

  • Sprint documentation

  • Feature spec templates
  • FAQ

    Can I edit Figma directly from Notion?

    No, editing requires opening Figma. The embed is for viewing and basic interaction.

    Do Figma embeds update automatically?

    Yes! Changes in Figma appear in embedded views after refresh.

    Can viewers without Figma accounts see embeds?

    Yes, if link sharing is enabled. Full features require Figma account.

    How do I embed a specific page of a multi-page file?

    Navigate to the page, then copy the URL. The embed shows that specific page.

    Do comments sync between Figma and Notion?

    No, comments in Figma stay in Figma. Use Notion for additional discussion.

    Conclusion

    Embedding Figma in Notion creates seamless design workflows:

  • Embed easily with direct links

  • Document designs with context

  • Enable team collaboration

  • Use Notion Embed for enhanced features
  • Start integrating your design work today!

    Enhance your Figma embeds →

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    Related: Best Notion Embeds | Miro Embed Guide

    ER

    Emily Rodriguez

    Content Creator at Notion Embed. Passionate about helping people share their knowledge with the world.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I edit Figma directly from Notion?

    No, editing requires opening Figma. The embed is for viewing and basic interaction.

    Do Figma embeds update automatically?

    Yes! Changes in Figma appear in embedded views after refresh.

    Can viewers without Figma accounts see embeds?

    Yes, if link sharing is enabled. Full features require Figma account.

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