01
Start with the simplest geometry
Use a rectangle, ellipse, or line when the shape is straightforward. Reach for the Pen tool when you need to control a contour. Working with fewer intentional points usually makes a path easier to refine than tracing every small change in direction.
02
Tune the curve at its anchors
Click to make a corner point, or drag as you place a point to create curve handles. Finish an open path with Enter, or click its starting point to close it. Revisit a path to adjust anchors and handles. Alt lets you split handle behavior when one side needs a different direction.
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Export artwork that fits its destination
Choose SVG when you want to preserve vector geometry. Choose PNG for a raster image at a chosen scale. Keep the Figart file when you want the full editable document. Boolean shape operations and native Figma import are not currently available.
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A few steps to get moving.
- 1
Sketch with basic shapes or press P for the Pen tool.
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Use corner points and dragged handles intentionally.
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Set the fill, stroke, and opacity in the inspector.
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Export SVG and keep an editable copy.