How To Export Multiple Figma Frames as a Single PDF: Complete Guide

How to Export Multiple Frames in Figma as One PDF

Open your file, select the frames

So, you’ve got a bunch of frames in Figma and wanna throw them into a single PDF. First thing — open that project and grab the frames you want. You can hold Shift and click each one, or click and drag to select them all at once. Honestly, sometimes Figma weirdly ignores some frames if they’re locked or hidden, so double-check that everything’s unlocked and visible. This is the step that sets everything up so you’re not hearing “where’s my other frame?” later.

Copy and paste into a new page or file

Now, copy the selected frames with Ctrl + C (Win) or Cmd + C (Mac). Because of course, Figma doesn’t let you export a bunch of frames straight from one file into a PDF in one shot, so the trick is to move them into a fresh workspace. Create a new page or just a blank file, then paste with Ctrl + V / Cmd + V. For some reason, pasting can sometimes weirdly shift stuff around, so check if all frames are still in place after pasting. If not, undo and try again. Some setups are more forgiving than others.

Arrange the frames

Here’s where you want to make sure the order looks right — drag the frames to line them up or resize if needed. It’s kind of a pain that Figma doesn’t automatically order them in the PDF, but if you’re consistent in how you arrange, it’s less frustrating. Because of course, Figma loves throwing curveballs. Making sure everything is grouped and named neatly helps if you revisit the project later.

Export the frames as a PDF

Now for the magic: select all your frames in the new workspace. Double-check they’re all visible and unlocked. Then, hit the File menu, select Export (sometimes it’s directly in the right sidebar in the export panel), and look for the option to export as PDF. You might see an option like Export frames to PDF, or you might need to set the export format in the export settings. On some setups, this can be a little confusing because Figma’s export options sometimes show formats like PNG or SVG by default, so make sure to choose PDF and select all frames. Expect a single PDF file that combines everything you’ve selected — super handy.

Extra tips & troubleshooting

Make sure frames aren’t locked or hidden — otherwise, they won’t appear in the PDF, and you’ll be scratching your head.
If your PDF looks weird or missing some frames, verify that your selection was complete, and check the order.
On some machines, this export can fail the first time — sometimes a quick restart or re-selecting the frames does the trick.
Not sure why, but sometimes changing the frame sizes or repositioning makes the exported PDF look better. Experiment if the layout isn’t perfect the first go.

When to use this

If you’re sending off prototypes, design comps, or just want everything in one neat package, this is your best friend. Also handy when creating presentations or PDFs for handoff — no more exporting each frame separately and stitching them together.

What to expect

Once you hit export, the PDF will compile all your selected frames into one document, in the order they’re arranged in your workspace. Sometimes it works flawlessly on the first try; other times, you might have to tweak a few settings or re-export. But generally, it’s straightforward enough once you get the hang of it.

Summary

Select all desired frames in your Figma file.
Copy them with Ctrl + C / Cmd + C.
Create a new page or file and paste with Ctrl + V / Cmd + V.
Arrange for proper order and size.
Export as a PDF via File → Export, selecting all frames and PDF format.

Hopefully this shaves off a few hours for someone. This isn’t the smoothest out-of-the-box experience, but once you get it working, it’s a huge timesaver. Fingers crossed this helps.