Exporting ten Figma frames as ten separate files is slow and messy. This tutorial shows how to merge frames into one multi page PDF, control page order and size, fix common export problems, and publish the result as an online flipbook.
You have ten frames in Figma, a client waiting on a review, and a folder full of loose PNG files that nobody wants to open one by one. The fix takes about two minutes: export the frames as a single multi-page PDF, then, if you want something more polished than an attachment, publish that PDF as a page-turning flipbook with Flipbooks AI.
This tutorial walks through the exact clicks, the settings that matter, the mistakes that waste an afternoon, and what to do with the file once you have it.
Separate exports look harmless until you have to send them. A reviewer has to download ten files, open them in the right order, and guess which one replaced which. A single PDF fixes all of that.
💡 Pro tip: Treat the PDF as the "release" version of your design. Keep Figma as the working file and the PDF as the thing you send.
Preparation saves more time than any export setting. Check these four things first.
| Check | Why it matters | Quick fix |
|---|---|---|
| Top-level frames | Only these become pages | Select the object and press Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + G to wrap it in a frame |
| Same dimensions | Keeps pages uniform | Resize with the frame width and height fields |
| Layer order | Sets page sequence | Drag frames in the layers panel |
| Hidden layers | Hidden items are skipped | Toggle visibility before export |
Figma has a built-in option that does exactly what this article is about. It works from the desktop app and the browser.
That is the entire workflow. Open the file in any PDF viewer and scroll through it to confirm the order.
⚠️ Heads up: This command exports the frames on the current page. If you only need some of them, move the extras to another page first, or use the export panel method below.
When you need only a handful of frames, or want to mix formats, the export panel gives you a finer hand.
Click the first frame, then hold Shift and click each additional frame. Selected frames show a blue outline.
Depending on how many frames you selected, Figma may give you one PDF per frame or a single multi-page file. If you get separate files, switch to the Export frames to PDF command instead, which always merges them.
| Method | Best for | Merges into one file | Frame selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| File > Export frames to PDF | Whole page of screens | Yes | All top-level frames on the page |
| Export panel with PDF format | A few chosen frames | Often no, depends on selection | Manual selection |
| Export PNG then merge elsewhere | Raster only workflows | Only with a second tool | Manual selection |
| Plugin based export | Custom ordering and naming | Yes | Configurable |
Page order is the number one complaint. People export, open the PDF, and find the cover on page eight.
The rule of thumb: the PDF follows the order of frames in the layers panel. Rather than trusting memory, do this:
01 Cover, 02 Problem, 03 Solution.✅ Best practice: Always preview the first export. If the order is reversed, reverse the stack in the layers panel and export again. It takes ten seconds.
Frame names do not appear on the PDF pages, but they help your team when reordering. Short, numbered, plain names beat clever ones every time.
Even a clean file can misbehave. Here are the issues that show up most often.
Large raster images inside frames drive file size. Compress photos before placing them, and avoid pasting full resolution camera files into small frames.
If a font is missing on the machine doing the export, Figma substitutes another one. Install the font locally or switch the text to a font you have.
Blur, blend modes and some shadows can be rasterized or simplified in PDF. Zoom to 200 percent in the PDF viewer and compare against Figma.
Check that it is a top-level frame, that it is visible, and that it sits on the same page you are exporting from.
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong page order | Layer order in the panel | Reorder layers, export again |
| File too heavy | Oversized images | Compress images, reduce frame count per file |
| Substituted fonts | Font not installed | Install the font or swap it |
| Missing page | Frame is a group or hidden | Wrap in a frame, make visible |
| Mixed page sizes | Frames differ in dimensions | Standardize width and height |
Seeing how other people use this export makes the choices clearer.
A PDF is functional. A flipbook is memorable. Instead of a download that gets buried in an inbox, you share a link where pages turn like a real publication.
The reason this pairs so well with Figma is that your export is already clean, ordered and vector sharp. The PDF to Flipbook Converter takes it from there.
💡 Pro tip: Offline downloads let recipients keep a copy, and there are no watermarks on your flipbooks, so the design you worked on stays yours.
If you plan to put the flipbook on a site, the Embed Flipbook on Website tool explains the embed options.
| Feature | Plain PDF attachment | Flipbooks AI flipbook |
|---|---|---|
| Reader experience | Download and open | Opens in the browser, pages turn |
| Mobile friendly | Pinch and zoom | Responsive layout |
| Password protection | Needs separate PDF software | Built in |
| Analytics | None | Available on Professional |
| Branding | None | Custom colors and logo |
| Video and audio | No | Yes |
Figma frames can become many kinds of documents. A few good matches with dedicated tools:
Browse all flipbook tools if your project is something else.
Many people will open your file on a phone. A wide desktop frame shrinks to a tiny page, and text becomes hard to read. Keep these in mind:
Run through this list each time:
Once the PDF is ready, pick the delivery that fits your audience.
| Audience | Best delivery | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Internal team | PDF link in chat | Fast, no setup |
| Client review | Flipbook with password | Private and easy to read |
| Public portfolio | Embedded flipbook | Lives on your own site |
| Print vendor | Original PDF file | Highest fidelity |
You now have the whole route: tidy the frames, set the order, export with File > Export frames to PDF, check the result, and share it. For a better reading experience than an attachment, get started for free on Flipbooks AI and upload your PDF. Compare pricing plans to pick the one that fits, and browse the full list of tools and templates for your next project.
