Integration

Figma Integration for Design QA

Connect your Figma designs with live implementations. Sync comments bidirectionally and maintain design-dev alignment throughout your workflow.

Bidirectional Figma sync

OverlayQA connects directly to your Figma files to pull design frames for overlay comparison. Select any frame from your Figma project, and OverlayQA renders it as a comparison layer on the corresponding live page. Changes in Figma are reflected automatically — so when a designer updates a spec, the overlay updates too, keeping the comparison current without manual re-exports.

Feedback flows both ways. When you flag a discrepancy in OverlayQA, the comment and context can sync back to Figma, keeping designers informed about implementation issues without requiring them to check a separate tool. This closes the feedback loop between design and development, ensuring both sides stay aligned throughout the build process.

The integration works with any Figma plan and supports both individual files and design system libraries. Select specific frames for comparison, and OverlayQA handles the rendering — no exports, no plugins, no manual alignment. Connect once and your team can start overlaying designs on staging immediately.

How the Figma integration improves QA

• Always current specs — When a product designer updates a Figma frame, the overlay updates automatically, keeping comparison current without manual re-exports across development teams.
• Bidirectional feedback — Comments and issue context flow between Figma and your project management tracker, so team members on both sides stay aligned.
• Streamlined QA process — Instead of screenshotting Figma frames and pasting them into tickets, overlay the spec directly on the live build in your website design and development workflow.
• Full context for fixes — Every flagged discrepancy includes the Figma source frame, computed CSS values, and visual diff — protecting user experience by ensuring the final product matches design intent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the OverlayQA Figma integration work?

OverlayQA connects to Figma via OAuth 2.0, then lets you browse frames and compare any frame against a live staging or production page. AI flags spacing, color, and typography drift between the design and the build. Comments sync two ways, so feedback left in Figma and feedback captured in OverlayQA stay in one thread.

Can I compare a Figma design against a live website?

Yes. Select a Figma frame, enter the URL of the live page, and OverlayQA renders them together so you can spot visual differences. AI scores the comparison and highlights where spacing, color, or type drift from the design. You can then export the findings to Jira, Linear, Notion, Asana, or Trello with the computed CSS values attached.

Do I need Figma to use OverlayQA?

No. Figma is one of several ways to run design QA with OverlayQA. The core workflow (click an element, capture CSS and a screenshot, let AI draft the issue, and export to your tracker) works on any URL with no Figma connection. The Figma integration adds frame comparison and two-way comment sync for teams that design in Figma.