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From Five to Six
Looking back on 2025 (and towards 2026) as we celebrate Hypermatic's sixth birthday.
December 21, 2025
HyperCrop vs Photoshop Actions
Comparing HyperCrop with Photoshop actions for teams that need reliable, multi-ratio image exports.
November 22, 2025
Figma AVIF Export
Export AVIF images directly from Figma using TinyImage for lightweight, high-quality assets.
November 17, 2025
NDA File Sharing
Share NDA-sensitive design files safely by wrapping them in Crypto’s encrypted delivery workflow.
November 15, 2025
Figma Preset Image Sizes
Stay on top of every required asset size in Figma by storing reusable presets inside HyperCrop.
November 9, 2025
PowerPoint Alternative
Why Pitchdeck is my PowerPoint alternative when I want decks to stay in Figma without losing exports.
November 7, 2025
HTML Email Builder
Emailify is the HTML email builder that lets me stay inside Figma from concept to code.
November 6, 2025
Secure Stakeholder Review
Manage stakeholder reviews securely by routing every deliverable through Crypto’s encrypted links.
November 5, 2025
Animated Banner Templates
Use Bannerify to build animated banner templates directly in Figma and keep every export aligned to ad network specs.
November 3, 2025
Design Review Software
Run design reviews with Commentful so every decision, approval, and revision stays organized.
November 2, 2025
Figma GIF Export
Create optimized GIFs from Figma with TinyImage’s animation exporter.
October 30, 2025
Pitch Deck Templates
Maintain pitch deck templates in Figma and export them anywhere with Pitchdeck.
October 28, 2025
Figma Slide Analytics
Pitchdeck adds slide analytics to your Figma presentations so you know what resonates.
October 27, 2025
Photoshop Cropping Alternative
Why I use HyperCrop as my Photoshop cropping alternative when campaigns demand dozens of ratios.
October 23, 2025
Figma Component Code Generator
Generate component-ready code from Figma layers with Weblify’s smart exporter.
October 21, 2025
Figma Translation Plugin
Translate Figma content at scale by routing every locale through CopyDoc’s import/export tools.
October 19, 2025
TinyImage vs TinyPNG
How TinyImage stacks up against TinyPNG for teams working directly in Figma.
October 17, 2025
Figma MP4 Export
Create MP4 banner videos from your Figma designs with Bannerify’s built-in video exporter.
October 15, 2025
Favvy vs RealFaviconGenerator
Comparing Favvy with RealFaviconGenerator for teams creating icons directly in Figma.
October 14, 2025
Programmatic Display Ad Builder
Build programmatic-ready display ads in Figma with Bannerify and export packages that slip straight into your media stack.
October 10, 2025
Figma GIF Export
Export polished GIF banners straight from Figma with Bannerify’s animation timeline and built-in optimizations.
October 9, 2025
Display Ad Automation
Automate display ad production by letting Bannerify animate, package, and deliver everything from Figma.
October 7, 2025
Favicon Package Download
Download complete favicon packages from Figma with Favvy’s one-click exporter.
October 5, 2025
Figma Spreadsheet Sync
Sync spreadsheets with Figma text layers using CopyDoc so data stays accurate across every mockup.
October 4, 2025
Figma to PowerPoint Converter
Use Convertify to turn Figma slides into editable PowerPoint decks for stakeholders who live in Office.
October 2, 2025
Figma Tailwind Plugin
Export Tailwind-ready markup from Figma components using Weblify.
October 1, 2025
Crypto vs Password Protect PDF Tools
Comparing Crypto with traditional password-protected PDFs for sharing sensitive Figma work.
September 29, 2025
Figma vs Live Site Comparison
Compare Figma mocks to live sites with Pixelay’s diff modes and catch regressions instantly.
September 28, 2025
Figma PDF Import
Convertify lets you import PDF files into Figma so you can edit content instead of tracing screenshots.
September 27, 2025
Pixelay vs Perfect Pixel
Comparing Pixelay and PerfectPixel for overlaying Figma designs on real websites.
September 21, 2025
Figma MP4 Export
Render MP4 videos from Figma animations using TinyImage and skip extra editors.
September 19, 2025
Favicon HTML Code Generator
Favvy writes the favicon HTML code for you so implementation is as easy as copy/paste.
September 16, 2025
Favicon Automation Workflow
Automate favicon production directly in Figma with Favvy’s preset packages and manifest builder.
September 14, 2025
UI Review Tool
Run UI reviews directly in the browser with Pixelay’s overlays and annotations.
September 12, 2025
Figma Sales Deck Template
Build and maintain sales deck templates in Figma with Pitchdeck’s export and analytics features.
September 10, 2025
Password Protect Figma
Protect sensitive Figma work with Crypto’s password-protected links and encrypted storage.
September 7, 2025
Figma Marketing Email Workflow
Build a streamlined marketing email workflow in Figma by pairing your design system with Emailify.
September 3, 2025
Figma to Sketch Converter
Convertify converts Figma files to Sketch so partners on legacy workflows can keep iterating.
August 31, 2025
Export Figma to Google Slides
Pitchdeck turns your Figma deck into a fully editable Google Slides presentation in a few clicks.
August 28, 2025
Google Web Designer Alternative
Why Bannerify is my Google Web Designer alternative inside Figma, plus the criteria I use when picking a replacement.
August 27, 2025
Reduce Figma Export File Size
Use TinyImage to shrink Figma export file sizes without sacrificing sharpness.
August 22, 2025
Collect Design Feedback
Collect organized design feedback from any stakeholder using Commentful’s password-protected boards.
August 20, 2025
Favicon for Progressive Web App
Generate PWA-ready icons and manifests in Figma using Favvy.
August 18, 2025
Design to Code Tool
Weblify turns Figma designs into clean HTML, CSS, and component code without manual redlines.
August 16, 2025
Figma HTML5 Banner Exporter
Export HTML5 banners directly from Figma using Bannerify—no extra dev work required.
August 15, 2025
Favicon Generator
Favvy is the favicon generator that lets you stay inside Figma from design to download.
August 14, 2025
Figma Bulk Text Update
Run bulk text updates in Figma with CopyDoc instead of manually editing hundreds of layers.
August 12, 2025
Weblify vs Zeplin
How Weblify compares to Zeplin when your team wants real code, not just specs.
August 11, 2025
Figma Content Library
Build a reusable Figma content library by storing snippets and variants inside CopyDoc.
August 8, 2025
Figma Developer Handoff
Weblify upgrades developer handoff by giving engineers real code, not just redlines.
August 7, 2025
Bannerify vs Google Web Designer
A designer’s take on Bannerify vs Google Web Designer for shipping HTML5 campaigns straight from Figma.
August 6, 2025
Batch Image Cropper
How I use HyperCrop as a reliable batch image cropper when marketing asks for dozens of sizes overnight.
July 31, 2025
Magicul Alternative
Why Convertify is my Magicul alternative when I need fast, trustworthy Figma conversions.
July 24, 2025
Compress Images for Web
Keep web performance budgets in check by compressing images directly from Figma with TinyImage.
July 23, 2025
Figma Favicon Plugin
Favvy is the Figma favicon plugin that exports every icon and manifest file your launch needs.
July 20, 2025
Interactive Presentation Software
Build interactive presentations in Figma and deliver them with Pitchdeck’s hosted player and analytics.
July 9, 2025
Responsive Email Generator
Generate responsive HTML emails from Figma using Emailify’s module library and export engine.
July 8, 2025
Figma to Mailchimp Template
Turn Figma designs into Mailchimp templates with Emailify’s ESP-specific export settings.
July 7, 2025
Ditto Alternative
Why CopyDoc is my Ditto alternative when I need spreadsheet-friendly, localization-ready workflows.
July 5, 2025
Smart Image Cropping
Smart image cropping in Figma becomes painless when you let HyperCrop handle detection, presets, and exports.
July 4, 2025
Figma Presentation Plugin
Pitchdeck is the presentation plugin that keeps design, review, and delivery inside Figma.
July 3, 2025
Encrypted Design Handoff
Use Crypto to run encrypted design handoffs so agency partners and vendors only access what they need.
July 2, 2025
Figma Inspect Alternative
Weblify is the Inspect alternative for teams who want real code instead of raw measurements.
June 28, 2025
WebP Converter
Convert Figma exports to WebP with TinyImage and keep performance budgets intact.
June 26, 2025
Figma Text Export
Export every string from your Figma file via CopyDoc to keep writers and translators in the loop.
June 24, 2025
Figma to After Effects
Send Figma designs to After Effects with Convertify and keep layers organized for motion teams.
June 21, 2025
Figma Localization Plugin
Localize Figma designs with CopyDoc by syncing translations from spreadsheets or localization platforms.
June 20, 2025
Figma Image Crop Plugin
A look at how HyperCrop acts as my go-to Figma image crop plugin for multi-channel campaigns.
June 16, 2025
Frontend QA Automation
Automate frontend QA workflows with Pixelay’s overlays, diffs, and shareable evidence.
June 14, 2025
Figma Localization Workflow
Build a dependable localization workflow in Figma by letting CopyDoc orchestrate every text handoff.
June 11, 2025
Secure Prototype Sharing
Crypto keeps Figma prototype sharing secure by layering encryption, passwords, and audit logs on top of your files.
June 9, 2025
TinyPNG Alternative
Why I use TinyImage as my TinyPNG alternative when optimizing assets directly in Figma.
June 6, 2025
Favicon Manifest Tool
Build or update your site’s favicon manifest directly from Figma using Favvy.
June 2, 2025
Emailify vs Bee Free
Comparing Emailify and BeeFree for teams who design in Figma but need production-ready HTML emails.
May 31, 2025
Online Presentation Maker
Use Pitchdeck as your online presentation maker by combining Figma’s design power with hosted delivery.
May 30, 2025
Client Feedback Software
Commentful is the client feedback software I trust when stakeholders need to review Figma work securely.
May 29, 2025
Figma Copy Plugin
CopyDoc is the Figma copy plugin I rely on for localized, data-driven design work.
May 28, 2025
Bulk Banner Resizer
Resize animated banners in bulk with Bannerify instead of shuffling files through half a dozen tools.
May 23, 2025
Mailchimp Builder Alternative
Why I use Emailify as my Mailchimp builder alternative when I design emails in Figma.
May 20, 2025
Figma Smart Cropping
Let HyperCrop handle smart cropping in Figma so every export keeps the subject in focus.
May 18, 2025
Figma Email Templates
Kickstart campaigns with Figma email templates built in Emailify’s responsive library.
May 15, 2025
Sketch to Figma Import
Bring Sketch files into Figma with Convertify so you can modernize legacy libraries without starting from zero.
May 14, 2025
Commentful vs Figma Comments
How Commentful compares to native Figma comments when you need structured reviews beyond the core team.
May 10, 2025
Figma Content Sync
Keep Figma files synced with the latest copy decks by running everything through CopyDoc.
May 9, 2025
CopyDoc vs Frontify
Comparing CopyDoc with Frontify when your team needs fast copy updates inside Figma.
May 8, 2025
Image Compressor
TinyImage is the image compressor we rely on to keep files lean across every channel.
May 7, 2025
Figma to PowerPoint
Pitchdeck exports Figma presentations to PowerPoint while keeping slides fully editable.
May 6, 2025
Figma Comments Alternative
Why I treat Commentful as the Figma comments alternative when reviews need security, structure, and audit trails.
May 5, 2025
Figma Email Plugin
Design, test, and ship HTML emails from Figma with the Emailify plugin.
May 4, 2025
Design QA Tool
Pixelay is the design QA tool that keeps engineering builds honest by comparing them to Figma in the browser.
May 3, 2025
Figma to HTML Email
Export responsive HTML emails from Figma with Emailify in a couple of clicks.
May 2, 2025
Compare Design to Website
Use Pixelay to overlay Figma designs on live websites and spot build issues instantly.
April 30, 2025
Visual Regression Testing
Use Pixelay for lightweight visual regression testing against your Figma source of truth.
April 23, 2025
Email Template Builder
Design and export HTML email templates directly from Figma with Emailify’s component-driven builder.
April 22, 2025
Automated Image Cropping
A practical playbook for handling automated image cropping requests with HyperCrop without leaving Figma.
April 21, 2025
Pixel Perfect Comparison
Pixelay gives you pixel-perfect comparisons between Figma mocks and production builds.
April 18, 2025
Favicon.io Alternative
Why Favvy is my Favicon.io alternative when I want favicon production to live inside Figma.
April 11, 2025
Comment on Figma Without Account
Invite stakeholders to comment on Figma work without forcing them to create accounts by routing reviews through Commentful.
April 8, 2025
HTML5 Banner Maker
Bannerify doubles as an HTML5 banner maker inside Figma, giving designers total control over motion and exports.
April 6, 2025
Figma to Illustrator Export
Export Figma work to Adobe Illustrator with Convertify when you need vector precision outside the browser.
March 31, 2025
Secure Design Sharing
Share confidential designs securely with Crypto instead of rolling dice on open Figma links.
March 30, 2025
Batch Image Compressor
Compress entire batches of Figma exports in seconds with TinyImage.
March 29, 2025
Figma Security Plugin
Crypto is the security plugin that locks down Figma prototypes, presentations, and exports with enterprise-grade controls.
March 26, 2025
Figma to React
Export React components from Figma with Weblify and keep engineers focused on logic instead of layout.
March 24, 2025
Pitchdeck vs Beautiful.ai
A Figma-first comparison of Pitchdeck and Beautiful.ai for designing modern presentations.
March 21, 2025
Figma Chrome Overlay
Overlay any Figma frame on a Chrome tab using Pixelay to validate builds without screenshots.
March 19, 2025
Figma Image Compression
Compress Figma images without leaving the file by using TinyImage’s one-click optimization.
March 13, 2025
Figma Vue Export
Generate Vue components from Figma with Weblify and keep your design system in sync with code.
March 12, 2025
Banner Ad Generator
Turn Figma layouts into animated banner ads with Bannerify’s generator instead of rebuilding everything in code.
March 10, 2025
Design Feedback Tool
Why Commentful is my preferred design feedback tool for high-stakes Figma presentations.
March 9, 2025
Batch Instagram Post Resizer
Turn HyperCrop into your batch Instagram post resizer for feeds, Stories, and Reels with one repeatable workflow.
March 7, 2025
Figma File Converter
Convertify is the Figma file converter I depend on whenever teams need Sketch, XD, PowerPoint, or Keynote versions.
March 6, 2025
Figma Password Protected Links
Generate password-protected Figma links with Crypto so sensitive work stays private.
March 5, 2025
Compliant Design Review
Run compliant design reviews in Figma with Crypto by wrapping every share link in encryption and access controls.
March 4, 2025
Figma Banner Plugin
Bannerify is the Figma banner plugin I use to design, animate, and export production-ready ad units in minutes.
February 28, 2025
Favicon Sizes
Cover every favicon size requirement at once by letting Favvy handle the math.
February 27, 2025
Password Protected PDF
Export password-protected PDFs from Figma using Crypto so deliverables stay locked down.
February 26, 2025
Figma Website Overlay
Pixelay overlays your Figma designs on any website so you can align builds with ease.
February 24, 2025
PerfectPixel Alternative
Why I lean on Pixelay as my PerfectPixel alternative for live design-to-build QA.
February 21, 2025
Figma Email Components
Build reusable email components in Figma with Emailify so every campaign stays on brand.
February 18, 2025
Resize Images for Social Media
Use HyperCrop to resize images for every social media placement without rebuilding your Figma file.
February 15, 2025
Figma CSS Export
Export clean CSS from Figma by letting Weblify translate your layouts into production-ready styles.
February 13, 2025
Figma Feedback Plugin
Collect structured feedback on Figma files using Commentful’s review boards and task tracking.
February 12, 2025
Secure Design Approval Tool
Commentful keeps sensitive design approvals secure while capturing every decision in one place.
February 11, 2025
Figma Google Slides Import
Pull Google Slides decks into Figma with Convertify to reuse layouts, content, and charts without rebuilding.
February 10, 2025
Figma Keynote Export
Export pixel-perfect Keynote decks from Figma with Pitchdeck’s native .key workflow.
February 8, 2025
Figma Shortcut for Favicons
Create favicon packages in seconds by turning Favvy into your Figma shortcut for icon requests.
February 4, 2025
Figma Client Proofing
Handle client proofing for Figma work with Commentful’s secure review links and approval tracking.
January 30, 2025
Figma to HTML
Convert Figma layouts to semantic HTML with Weblify and jumpstart implementation.
January 26, 2025
Stakeholder Review Workflow
Build a calm stakeholder review workflow by running every round through Commentful.
January 25, 2025
Figma Frontend Code Snippets
Generate frontend code snippets from Figma with Weblify and keep your UI kits aligned with production.
January 22, 2025
Convertify vs HTML to Figma Scripts
Why I reach for Convertify instead of brittle HTML-to-Figma scripts when moving designs between tools.
January 20, 2025
Bulk Image Resizer
Use HyperCrop as a bulk image resizer when production timelines demand dozens of pixel-perfect outputs.
January 18, 2025
Figma PDF Compression
Shrink PDF exports from Figma with TinyImage so stakeholders can actually download them.
January 17, 2025
Figma Newsletter Template
Scale your newsletter program by managing templates and exports with Emailify inside Figma.
January 16, 2025
Convert Figma to XD
Use Convertify to turn Figma files into Adobe XD documents without rebuilding components from scratch.
January 15, 2025
Figma CSV Import Plugin
Import CSV files into Figma with CopyDoc so data teams can update copy without pinging designers.
January 13, 2025
DocSend Alternative
Why Crypto is my DocSend alternative when I need to secure Figma prototypes, decks, and exports.
January 12, 2025
Figma Annotation Plugin
Annotate Figma work for clients without cluttering the file by publishing notes through Commentful.
January 11, 2025
PWA Icon Generator
Generate Progressive Web App icon sets and manifests from Figma with Favvy.
January 9, 2025
Figma Export Multiple Sizes
Run multi-size exports in Figma with HyperCrop without duplicating artboards or losing track of ratios.
January 4, 2025
Figma Investor Deck Workflow
Run your entire investor deck workflow in Figma using Pitchdeck for exports and live presentations.
January 2, 2025
Figma Implementation Checker
Pixelay checks how closely your implementation matches the Figma spec without manual diffing.
January 1, 2025
From Four to Five
Looking back on 2024 (and towards 2025) as we celebrate Hypermatic's fifth birthday.
December 21, 2024
The Low End Theory
A mid-year, independence day update on what we've been up to in 2024 so far, and what's on the horizon.
July 4, 2024
From Three to Four
Looking back on 2023 (and towards 2024) as we celebrate Hypermatic's fourth birthday.
December 21, 2023
Company Flow
A mid-year, independence day update on what we've been up to in 2023 so far, and what's on the horizon.
July 4, 2023
From Two to Three
Looking back on the hits and misses of 2022 (and towards 2023) as we celebrate Hypermatic's third birthday.
December 21, 2022
Strictly Business
A mid-year, independence day update on what we've been up to in 2022 so far, and what's on the horizon.
July 4, 2022
The Startup Formerly Known as Figmatic
tl;dr — Figmatic has just rebranded to “Hypermatic” — everything else is still the same.
March 27, 2022
From One to Two
Looking back on the hits and misses of 2021 (and towards 2022) as we celebrate Figmatic's second birthday.
December 21, 2021
Long mission, short hype
An update on what we've been up to in 2021 so far, and where we're heading in the future.
July 4, 2021
Professionally designed free Figma templates
Introducing our professionally designed Figma templates, 100% free for personal and commercial use.
April 2, 2021
No code Figma plugins
Spend more time focusing on your designs, and automate exporting code using these no code Figma plugins.
March 17, 2021
Building HTML emails 1000x faster with Figma
Spending over a year building our new HTML email Figma plugin, based on a decade of experience with eDMs.
January 31, 2021
From Zero to One
Looking back on the first year of Figmatic (and towards building the future), as we celebrate our 1st Birthday
December 21, 2020
The UX Bubble
I believe that we are in the middle of a massive bubble in UX
December 18, 2020
Figma plugins for developers
Reduce the distance between design and development closer to zero with these Figma plugins.
December 8, 2020
Figma plugins for copywriters
Turn Figma into the ultimate design tool for copywriters and UX writers by using these Figma plugins.
November 20, 2020
Figma plugins for beginners
An easy to understand overview of what you need to know if you're new to Figma plugins (or just need a refresher).
November 17, 2020
Building a Figma converter plugin
After months (of 10 hour days) in development, our new Figma plugin converts designs from Figma to Sketch in one click.
August 10, 2020
Figma vs Adobe XD
My comparisons as someone who has used both Adobe XD and Figma (in 2020).
July 15, 2020
The best Figma plugins for high performing design teams
An overview of the best premium Figma plugins (so far).
June 20, 2020
Nobody knows what DesignOps is
How the term “DesignOps” got corrupted and lost its way, and why it eventually won't matter anyway.
May 27, 2020
Agile is for losers
My decade long frustrations with seeing the destructive cult of Agile™ infiltrate digital agency environments
May 7, 2020
The need for “state driven design”
The narrow focus on “creating” design systems has largely distracted us from studying the endgame.
May 1, 2020
Password protection for Figma designs under NDA
Introducing an InVision alternative for securely sharing confidential designs with stakeholders in Figma.
April 19, 2020
Building a startup (in a pandemic)
Short summary of the lead up to starting my own company and the last 3 months since I founded Figmatic.
April 4, 2020
Crossing the design “handoff” chasm
The design “handoff” process to developers is a widely accepted practice, but I think it's fundamentally broken.
March 21, 2020
Figma vs Sketch (2020)
My personal comparisons as someone who used both Sketch and Figma for mutliple years.
March 20, 2020
The great stagnation of design and development workflows
The propaganda of "rapid progress" of design/development workflows inside companies.
March 1, 2020
How and why our team switched from Sketch to Figma
The blueprint I've successfully used to change things inside of a company.
February 27, 2020
It’s time to get back to the future
Why I quit my full time job as a lead developer to start Figmatic and build a new future for design and development.
December 21, 2019