Question 1

Is Figma plugin free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Figma plugin is completely free. You'll need a Tolgee account, which starts with a Free plan automatically. Check pricing for limits and details on paid plans if you need more features.

Question 2

How do I find the Project API key?

Accepted Answer

Go to Tolgee platform → top right menu → Project API keys.

Question 3

Can I generate key names automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Users can set up automatic key name prefilling for fast work and better consistency. They can use any text, separator, or variable. Variables are derived from the Figma structure, for example, "Element name," which takes the name of the string (layer) the user wants to translate. Users can choose a format style to maintain consistent formatting and modify spacing or capitalization. For example: "Element_name"

Question 4

How can I preview translated strings in my design?

Accepted Answer

Download translations from Tolgee and click "Create page copy" to make a new page in your chosen language. For quick switching, select any frame and change the language in the plugin.

Question 5

How to update screenshots when I change designs in Figma?

Accepted Answer

Screenshots update when uploading to Tolgee. Select frames and press "Upload". Note: Don´t forget to connect texts and keys.

Question 6

How to link texts from Design to existing keys in Tolgee?

Accepted Answer

Select text → Click link icon (on the right). Plugin shows matching keys from your platform. Choose one to connect. You can disconnect anytime.

Question 7

Can I ignore numbers in design - not to send it to translation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go to the plugin settings, check "Ignore nodes with numbers".

Question 8

Can I ignore specific text in design - not to send it to translation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go to the plugin settings, add prefixes like "_" to ignore. Then rename layers you want to skip with this prefix (example: "_text").

Question 9

Can I create designs with key names - for developers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Connect your strings to keys, then create a page copy with key names instead of translations.

Question 10

Is it possible to use Plugin in Dev mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the plugin works in Dev mode and it is view only.

Question 11

When I copy design which has connected keys, will the connection be copied too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Connections stay with copied elements. You can disconnect them if needed.

Question 12

How to use plurals in Figma?

Accepted Answer

Select text → Go to plugin → String details. Check "is plural" option. Fill all plural forms and choose value which will be shown in Figma. Hit "Upload" button and plural forms will appear in Tolgee too.

Question 13

What formatting is supported in the plugin?

Accepted Answer

You can use these HTML tags: b or strong for bold, i or em for italic, u for underline, and br for a line break.

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Order professional translation

Order professional translation

Community translations

Community translations

Activity stream

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Translation history

Translation history

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Comment on translations

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