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Design Tool Import Flows

Canva, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Adobe XD, Figma, InDesign, and PDF import flows integrated into the microapp creation experience

1. Purpose & Scope

This article documents the Design Tool Import Flows released in Tiled v55.0.1. Seven design tool and file format import paths are now integrated into the microapp creation flow, allowing content creators to convert existing design work from Canva, Google Slides, PowerPoint, Adobe XD, Figma, InDesign, and PDF directly into Tiled microapps.

Scope: All Tiled users with Editor access who work with external design tools or need to convert existing presentations and documents into interactive microapps.

2. Supported Import Formats

The following design tools and file formats are supported in the v55.0.1 import flow. Each format has a dedicated import path that handles the specific file structure of that tool's output.

Design Tool

Ticket

File Format(s)

Import Behavior

Canva

TD-6260

.canva / exported PNG/PDF

Canva designs exported to a supported format are imported with page-by-page layout preservation. Each design page becomes a Tiled microapp page.

Google Slides

TD-6262

.pptx (exported from Google)

Google Slides exported as PowerPoint (.pptx) follow the PowerPoint import path. Alternatively, direct Google Slides integration imports via the Google export API.

PowerPoint

TD-6264

.pptx

PowerPoint slides are converted page-by-page. Text boxes, images, and shapes are mapped to corresponding Tiled tile types. Animations and transitions are not carried over — they are replaced by Tiled interaction options.

Adobe XD

TD-6245

.xd

Adobe XD artboards are imported as individual pages. Layers within each artboard are mapped to Tiled tiles where possible.

Figma

TD-6244

Via Figma API / export

Figma frames are imported via the Figma export API. Each frame becomes a Tiled microapp page. Component instances are flattened on import.

InDesign

TD-6241

.indd / exported PDF

InDesign documents are imported as PDFs and converted page-by-page. InDesign's native format is not directly parsed — an export step is required.

PDF

TD-6240, TD-6246

.pdf

PDFs are imported page-by-page. Each page is rendered as an image tile at the original aspect ratio. Text is not extracted — PDF pages are treated as visual assets.

3. Import Process

5. From the creation modal, select Import from Design Tool.

6. Choose the source design tool from the options presented, or drag a file directly to the dropzone.

7. If the tool requires export: follow the in-app instructions to export your design to the correct format, then upload the exported file.

8. If the tool supports direct API import (Figma, Google Slides): authorize the Tiled connection to the tool when prompted.

9. Review the import preview — each page or frame is shown as a thumbnail before the microapp is created.

10. Confirm the import. The microapp is created and opens in the Builder.

11. Review the imported content tile by tile. Add hotspots, animations, and personalization as needed.

Note: Imported content is a starting point, not a pixel-perfect replica. Complex design elements — gradients, masks, advanced typography, and animations — may not import with full fidelity. Review all imported pages before publishing.

4. Data Transmission Considerations

When importing via a third-party design tool API (Figma, Google Slides), the following applies:

• Tiled requests the minimum necessary API scopes to read design files for import. No write access to your design tool account is requested.

• Imported file content is transmitted to the Tiled platform over TLS-encrypted connections.

• Imported content is stored as a Tiled microapp asset within your Library. The original design file is not retained by Tiled after import is complete.

5. QA Validation

QA Scope: Creation flows across all seven supported design tools and file imports were validated in the v55.0.1 QA cycle. Each import path was tested with representative files from the respective design tool.

6. Change History

v1.0 — December 9, 2025

Initial article. All seven design tool import flows shipped in Tiled v55.0.1.