Can I use Figma for print design, or is Adobe InDesign still the go-to?
I've been using Figma mostly for UI and web projects, but now I need to design a tri-fold brochure for a local nonprofit. Can I actually use Figma for print work ??like setting up bleeds, CMYK, and high-res exports ??or should I switch to InDesign? I'm worried about color accuracy and prepress readiness.
Great question ??and a very common one as Figma continues to expand! You *can* use Figma for basic print layouts (it supports custom page sizes, guides, and export at 300 PPI), but it has real limitations for professional print production. Figma works exclusively in RGB, so no native CMYK support ??meaning you??l need to convert colors manually (and risk shifts) before sending to a printer. It also lacks built-in bleed and slug settings, crop marks, and proper PDF/X-1a export ??all critical for commercial printing. InDesign remains the industry standard here because it handles color management, linked assets, text flow across columns, and preflight checks natively. That said, if this is a small-run, digitally printed brochure (e.g., via Staples or VistaPrint), Figma + careful RGB-to-CMYK conversion in a tool like Photoshop *can* work ??just always request a physical proof first.