Flip UI - Make It RTL

About this plugin

A Figma plugin for effortlessly flipping your UI design to make it ready for right-to-left (RTL) languages like Arabic.

Overview

Flip UI - Make It RTL is designed to help designers prepare their UI frames for RTL languages by flipping the layout, reversing text alignments, and retaining image integrity. It’s especially useful when transitioning UI designs from left-to-right (LTR) languages like English to RTL languages such as Arabic. After flipping the layout, you can use other Figma plugins to translate the text.

Cautions

1. Detaching Components: All components and their instances within the selected frame will be detached to ensure seamless flipping in this version. So make a copy of the frame and use the plugin on it for better workflow.
2. Manual Icon Flipping: Icons may require manual adjustments after the flipping process ends to align with RTL standards.

Steps to Use

1. Duplicate the frame you want to flip as the plugin modifies the selected frame directly.

2. Select a single frame or group and run the plugin.

3. Review the flipped layout:

1. Ensure text and image flipping is as expected.
2. Manually flip icons if necessary.

4. Use a translation plugin like *Parrot* to translate text into the desired RTL language.

Usage Scenarios

1. UI Localization: Convert your LTR UI design to RTL for languages like Arabic, Hebrew, or Urdu.
2. Multilingual Support: Prepare layouts that support both LTR and RTL layouts seamlessly.
3. Design Standardization: Save time and effort by automating layout flipping and text alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does the plugin support nested frames?

A: Yes, the plugin will process all objects, text, and images within the selected frame, including nested elements. However, icons may require manual adjustments.

Q: Will my components be preserved?

A: No, all components and instances will be detached to ensure objects can be flipped. It’s recommended to work on a copy of your frame to retain your original components.

Q: Can I use this for non-Arabic RTL languages?

A: Yes, the plugin supports flipping layouts for any RTL language.

Q: What if my text uses multiple fonts or styles?

A: The plugin ensures all text objects are flipped and aligned correctly, regardless of font variations within the same text box.

Release Notes

Version 1.0.0

1. Initial release.
2. Supports flipping frames, reversing text alignments, and retaining images.
3. Detaches components to enable object flipping.

Contact & Support

If you encounter issues or have suggestions, feel free to reach out via Figma Community.

Transform your designs with Flip UI - Make It RTL and simplify the process of creating multilingual, RTL-ready UIs.