How Do I Connect Paths in Figma?

Connecting paths in Figma allows you to combine separate vector segments or networks into a single, continuous shape or line. You can achieve this using native Figma tools or, as described in certain workflows, via plugins.

## Understanding Path Connections in Figma

Paths in Figma are made up of points and segments. Connecting paths typically involves joining open endpoints of different paths or extending existing paths to meet others. Figma's vector networks provide flexibility, allowing multiple path segments to coexist within a single vector object.

## Native Methods for Connecting Paths

Figma offers built-in functionalities to connect vector paths directly:

### Joining Vector Endpoints

This is the most common native method for connecting open paths:

1.  **Select the Vector Object:** Double-click on the vector object containing the paths you want to connect to enter Vector Edit mode (or select the object and press `Enter`).
2.  **Select Endpoints:** Click and drag a selection box around the two open endpoints you want to join. The points must be the *very last* points of their respective path segments. You can select points from different segments or even different path objects if they are part of the same vector network.
3.  **Join Selection:** In the top properties panel, click the **"Join selection"** icon (it looks like two dots being connected by a line). Figma will connect the two selected endpoints with a new path segment.

This method works whether the endpoints are close together or far apart.

### Utilizing Vector Networks

Figma's unique vector networks allow you to create complex objects with multiple paths originating from and connecting to various points within a single layer. By drawing new paths or extending existing ones within a vector network, you inherently connect them at shared points.

## Connecting Paths Using a Plugin (As per Reference)

A specific method for connecting line paths involves using a third-party plugin. This process, outlined in some references, requires precise alignment of path ends before connection:

This method requires you to install a specific plugin designed for connecting vector paths. The steps involved are:

1.  **Select two line paths.** Ensure the paths you want to connect are simple line segments or open paths.
2.  **Place 2 of the open ends of the line paths within 2 px of one another.** The endpoints must be very close for the plugin to detect them and facilitate the connection.
3.  **Connect with the plugin.** Run the installed plugin, which will perform the action of joining the nearby endpoints of the selected paths.

*Note: This method relies on the functionality of a specific plugin, which needs to be found and installed from the Figma Community.*

Both native methods and plugin-based approaches offer ways to connect paths, allowing you to refine and combine vector shapes in your designs.