Upload an image as a fill
Before you start
Who can use this feature
Available on any plan
Anyone with can edit access to a file can add images
You can use an image as a layer's fill. You will need to have the image downloaded to your computer to upload it.
Change a layer's fill to an image
- Select a layer on the canvas.
- Click on the swatch in the Fill section of the right sidebar to open the color picker.
- Select Image from the fill options. A placeholder image of gray and white checks will be applied to the layer's fill.
- Click Upload from computer to upload an existing image or click Make an image to create an image using Figma AI.
Replace image fills
You can change an image fill at any time. This will keep any fill mode settings you've applied, including any cropping or positioning.
There are a few ways to do this:
- Drag the image file over the image preview in the color picker
- Double-click on the image and choose a new image using the color picker
- Drag the image file over the swatch in the Fill section of the right sidebar