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Figma doesn’t offer a dedicated “pattern fill” tool like some traditional design programs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create beautiful, repeating patterns in your UI or illustrations. With the right techniques, you can achieve seamless pattern fills using images, components, and smart layout tools.

Here’s how to do pattern fill in Figma in a way that’s clean, reusable, and scalable.

🧩 Method 1: Use Tiled Image Fills

The most straightforward way to create a pattern fill in Figma is to use a tiled image. Here’s how:

✅ Step-by-Step:

1. Upload a Pattern Image
   • Drag and drop your pattern tile into Figma, or use File > Place Image.
2. Fill a Shape with the Pattern
   • Draw a rectangle or shape.
   • In the right-hand panel, under Fill, click the dropdown and choose Image.
   • Upload your pattern tile.
3. Adjust the Fill Mode
   • Set the fill mode to Tile (default), Fit, Fill, Stretch, or Crop.
   • Choose Tile to repeat the image across the shape.
4. Resize the Shape
   • Make the container shape as large as needed; the pattern will repeat automatically.

💡 Tip: Use seamless SVG or PNG pattern tiles from pattern libraries like Hero Patterns or Patterninja.

🔁 Method 2: Create a Pattern Using Components

If you want more control or animation options, try creating a reusable pattern component and duplicating it.

✅ Steps:

1. Design a Pattern Tile
   • Create a small visual element (dots, icons, shapes).
   • Place inside a frame (e.g., 100×100 px).
   • Turn it into a Component.
2. Duplicate the Tile
   • Use Auto Layout or manual grid placement to repeat your tile.
   • Group the tiles together in a larger frame.
3. Mask or Clip
   • Add a rectangle mask over the tile grid to create a seamless pattern inside a specific shape.

This method is ideal if you want to animate the pattern, change colors, or scale it dynamically.

🛠 Bonus: Use a Figma Plugin

Some handy Figma plugins can simplify pattern fill workflows:

• Pattern Hero – lets you generate simple, repeatable patterns.
• Blobs – for organic, repeating backgrounds.
• Hero Patterns – imports SVG-based patterns directly.
• Pattern Maker – design custom patterns visually and tile them instantly.

To install:

• Go to Plugins > Browse Plugins in Community
• Search by name and click “Install”

🎨 Use Cases for Pattern Fills

Pattern fills in Figma are great for:

• Backgrounds of mobile/web screens
• Product cards or hero banners
• Empty states and placeholders
• Texture overlays in branding

🧠 Pro Tips

• Always use seamless tiles to avoid awkward gaps.
• Convert patterns into components to make future edits easier.
• Try opacity or blend modes to create subtle background effects.
• Use masking to shape your pattern into circles, icons, or text.

✅ Conclusion

While Figma doesn’t have a “Pattern Fill” button, it’s easy to achieve rich, repeatable fills using images, components, or plugins. With just a few clicks, you can turn a static design into something textured, layered, and beautifully patterned.

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