About Zeplin
Zeplin bridges the designer-developer gap by generating CSS, iOS, and Android code from designs automatically. Developers get exact measurements, colors, fonts, and asset exports without asking designers. Connected Components link designs to their implemented code components. Style guides document the design system's tokens. Zeplin integrates with Figma, Sketch, and XD. Pricing: free for 1 project, paid from $17/month. Note: Figma's Dev Mode has reduced Zeplin's value proposition for Figma-centric teams. Best for: design-engineering teams using Sketch who need better handoff than native tools provide.
What's Great
- ✓Auto-generates CSS, iOS, and Android code from designs
- ✓Connected Components link design to coded implementation
- ✓Works with Figma, Sketch, and XD
- ✓Style guide documentation for design tokens
Watch Out For
- !Figma Dev Mode reduces need for Zeplin in Figma-first teams
- !$17/month per project for most teams
Common Use Cases
A Sketch-based design team gives developers exact specs without screenshot annotations
An engineering team finds the exact hex values and spacing units for a design component
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free plan available. Paid plans unlock advanced features.
Category
Asset Management
Manage, organize, and share brand assets and design system components.
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