Penpot: The Design Tool for Design & Code Collaboration

Penpot is the open-source free design software that connects designers and developers with no handoff drama. Prototyping, UI design and code - all in one app.

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You can use Penpot to design user interfaces, create interactive prototypes, and collaborate with developers in real-time. It works entirely in your web browser and generates code that developers can immediately use. You can build design systems, create components, and work with CSS flexbox and grid layouts. The tool bridges the gap between design and development by expressing designs as actual CSS, SVG, and HTML code.

Use Cases

Create wireframes for web applications

Design mobile app interfaces with responsive layouts

Build design systems for development teams

Prototype user flows with interactive elements

Collaborate on designs with remote team members

Generate CSS code snippets for developers

Create reusable component libraries

Design marketing websites with custom fonts

Test user interactions before development

Share design prototypes with stakeholders

Standout Features

Generates actual CSS and HTML code from designs

Works entirely in web browser with no downloads

Open source with full design ownership

Real-time multiplayer collaboration

CSS flexbox and grid layout support

Custom font uploads and management

Interactive prototyping with transitions

Self-hosting option available

Who is it for?

UI Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer, Front-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Product Manager, Graphic Designer, Web Developer

Tasks it helps with

Design user interface mockups

Create interactive prototypes with clickable elements

Build reusable design components

Generate CSS and HTML code from designs

Collaborate with team members in real-time

Export design assets for development

Create responsive layouts using CSS grid

Test user flows and interactions

Overall Web Sentiment

People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

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