How to Share a Figma Prototype Video

To share a Figma prototype as a video, you typically need to record the interaction with your prototype first and then share the resulting video file. Based on the provided steps, the process involves screen recording your prototype in action.

Here's how you can create and share a Figma prototype video:

Steps to Record and Share Your Prototype Video

Creating a video of your Figma prototype allows stakeholders or colleagues to view the user flow and interactions without needing access to the Figma file itself. The process generally involves preparing your prototype, setting up a screen recorder, capturing the interaction, and then sharing the recorded video.

Follow these steps derived from the process of recording and sharing:

1. Prepare the Prototype

   • Ensure your prototype flows, interactions, and transitions are finalized and working correctly. Test the prototype thoroughly within Figma's presentation view.

2. Set up The Screen Recorder

   • Choose screen recording software. This could be built-in tools on your operating system (like QuickTime on Mac or the Game Bar on Windows) or third-party applications.
   • Configure the settings, such as output format, quality, and audio input (if you plan to include narration).

3. Launch Your Figma prototype

   • Open your Figma file.
   • Start the prototype presentation view by clicking the "Present" button (usually found in the top right corner). This will open your prototype in a new tab or window, ready for interaction.

4. Launch The Screen Recorder

   • Open your chosen screen recording application.

5. Choose and Crop around your prototype

   • In your screen recording software, select the area of the screen you want to record. It's best to select just the window or area displaying your Figma prototype to keep the focus clear and the file size smaller. Crop tightly around the prototype frame.

6. Record your prototype

   • Start the recording in your screen recording software.
   • Navigate through your prototype as you would expect a user to, demonstrating the key interactions, transitions, and user flows you wish to showcase. Speak aloud if you are adding a voiceover (ensure your recorder is set up for audio).

7. Stop Recording

   • Once you have finished demonstrating the prototype's features, stop the recording in your screen recording software.

8. Download and Share the Recording

   • The screen recording software will typically process and save the video file. Download or save the video file to your computer.
   • Now that you have the video file (e.g., MP4, MOV), you can share it through various methods:
     • Email: Attach the video file (check file size limits).
     • Cloud Storage: Upload the video to services like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc., and share a link.
     • Video Hosting Platforms: Upload to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or Loom and share the video link.
     • Communication Tools: Share directly within team collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, etc.

By following these steps, you can effectively record your Figma prototype interactions and share the resulting video with others.