Figma Launches AI Image Tools for Object Removal and Background Expansion.

Figma has announced on LinkedIn the rollout of new AI-powered image tools in Design and Draw, bringing object removal, background expansion, and object isolation directly into its design workspace. The features aim to streamline image editing workflows for designers who previously relied on external tools like Canva or specialized photo editors.

The update marks Figma's latest push into AI-assisted creative work, following recent expansions of its generative design capabilities powered by Google Gemini and other models. The new image tools focus on practical editing tasks rather than generation from scratch.

The AI image toolkit includes three primary functions. Users can erase unwanted elements from photos, a feature particularly useful for cleaning up product shots or removing background distractions from marketing assets. The background expansion tool allows designers to extend image boundaries, helpful when an existing photo doesn't quite fit a layout or needs to fill a wider canvas.

The object isolation feature extracts subjects from their backgrounds, creating clean cutouts without manual masking. This capability competes directly with similar tools in Canva and Photoshop, but integrated natively into Figma's design environment.

Designers working across multiple tools have long juggled between platforms for image editing tasks. Figma's move consolidates basic photo manipulation into its core product, reducing context switching for teams building marketing materials, social graphics, or UI mockups that require real photography.

The tools are rolling out to Design and Draw users starting today, according to Figma's announcement. The company has not specified whether the features require specific pricing tiers or if they're available across all plans.

The timing aligns with broader AI integration across Figma's product line. The company recently added in-file approvals to Figma Buzz and launched Make Kits for grounding AI prototypes in real project constraints. These image editing tools extend that AI-first approach to everyday asset preparation.

For teams managing design systems or marketing workflows, the ability to clean up images without leaving Figma removes a common friction point. Whether the AI quality matches dedicated tools like Midjourney for generation or Adobe's content-aware fill for removal remains to be tested at scale. But for quick edits and iterative work, keeping everything in one environment offers clear workflow benefits.

Figma has not released detailed documentation or tutorials yet, though users should see the new tools appear in their Design and Draw interfaces as the rollout continues.