Retina exports are useful when images need to look sharp on high-density screens, but exporting everything at 2x or 3x can create oversized assets and slow pages down.
For teams working on optimized image export from Figma, the useful question is not just “which tool exports this?” It is “what has to be true before this asset, file, or review flow is safe to ship?” TinyImage is useful because it helps turn Figma work into compressed image, SVG, PDF, GIF, MP4, WebP, and AVIF exports, but the quality still comes from a clear workflow.
What to Check
- Start with the displayed CSS size, then decide whether a 2x asset is actually needed.
- Use 3x exports sparingly for tiny UI assets or contexts where the extra weight is justified.
- Prefer SVG for simple vector icons when appropriate, but test complexity and rendering.
- Compress retina raster images before handoff and compare the visual difference.
- Document whether developers need one asset or responsive variants for different breakpoints.
Common Mistakes
- A 3x PNG can be dramatically heavier with little visible benefit.
- Large hero images need responsive handling, not just one giant retina export.
- Retina export naming should be clear enough for developers to use correctly.
A Practical Workflow
TinyImage lets designers export and compress high-density image assets from Figma, which makes retina handoff more deliberate and less wasteful.
Start by preparing the Figma source file with real content, clear naming, and the constraints that matter for production. Then run a focused review against the checklist above before exporting or sharing. That keeps the work from turning into a last-minute cleanup job.
When This Matters Most
This matters most when the work is repeated, client-facing, compliance-sensitive, performance-sensitive, or likely to be reused by another team. One-off manual fixes can survive on memory. Repeatable production work needs a documented process.
Next Step
Use this checklist alongside the relevant TinyImage tutorial or product workflow, then review TinyImage when you are ready to make this process faster inside Figma.
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