AI Design to Code: Turn Images Into Editable Website Layouts

Reduce your dependence on a development team with tools that help you go from a finished design to an implemented interface. Going from a design prototype or simple sketch to a finished website or web app is now easier than you think. A simple Figma design or a screenshot of what you want your end product to look like is enough to get you started and skip much of the manual coding.

AI design to code tools can create an editable first version from that visual reference. In TeleportHQ, you can attach an image to the AI Assistant, describe what you need and refine the generated elements inside the editor. Here is how to aproach that process, including the checks you should complete before publication.

What AI design to code does#

AI design to code uses a visual reference and written instructions to generate a website layout. The reference might be a screenshot of your existing website or a mockup for a new page. The output contains elements you can edit, such as headings and buttons, with styles that control their appearance.

The AI interprets what is visible. It must infer details the image does not contain, including how columns should rearrange on smaller screens. A convincing desktop preview therefore needs further review. You still decide whether the content order makes sense and whether each control performs the intended action.

For a marketing team, this approach can reduce the repetitive work between an approved concept and a page ready for review. An agency can use the same workflow to prepare a client prototype. The useful measure is how much corection the result needs, not simply how quickly the first preview appears.

Choose the right starting material#

Your starting material affects how you should build the page. A screenshot contains pixels, while a Figma file also contains structured design & information. TeleportHQ supports separate workflows for these inputs.

A rough sketch leaves more decisions open than a detailed mockup. If your wireframe contains a box labelled “form,” specify the fields and what happens after submission. Otherwise, you may receive a plausible layout that does not match the actual requirements.

For a project that begins with a business description, the AI website builder provides a more direct starting point. Use image references when the visual arrangement is already part of the brief.

Create a layout from a screenshot#

Start with one complete section, such as a hero or pricing area. Crop away unrelated content so the intended structure is easy to identify. Choose a clear image with readable text; a larger screenshot is not automatically more useful if it contains several competing layouts.

The screenshot-to-layout guide documents PNG, JPEG, GIF and WebP support, with a 20 MB limit per image and up to three images per message. Image requests consume AI tokens.

1. Open your project and select AI Assistant above the canvas.
2. Select the area where you want the new layout.
3. Choose Attach image, or drag the screenshot into the chat.
4. Describe the layout and the changes you want, then send the request.

For example, you could write:

Use this reference for a software landing page hero. Keep the text on the left and the product image on the right. Apply the project's existing colors and fonts. On phones, place the text above the image. Link the main button to /contact.

Check the generated section against the reference. Review the spacing seperately from the content, so you can identify whether the problem is structural or simply a text mismatch.

Refine the layout with specific requests#

A broad request such as “improve this section” leaves the AI to choose what improvement means. Describe the visible problem instead. If the heading wraps awkwardly, identify the screen size and explain the intended result.

For example: “At phone width, reduce the heading size so it occupies no more than four lines. Keep the desktop heading unchanged.” This gives you a clear condition to inspect after the edit. It also limits the chance that an unrelated part of the page changes.

TeleportHQ's AI prompting guidance recommends selecting the element you want changed and handling one section at a time. Start a fresh chat when you move to a different task. Keep related corrections together so the request remains understandable.

Set shared styles early. If each section receives a different instruction for buttons or headings, visual inconsistencies become harder to correct later. Review the projects colors and type styles before you generate the remaning sections.

Import Figma designs through the plugin#

When you have the original Figma file, use the Figma import workflow. Select the frames you need, open TeleportHQ - Design to Code, and choose Export as a new project. To add a design to an existing project, use Copy Objects to Clipboard and paste it into the editor.

Prepare the frames with auto layout where possible. Auto layout describes how elements sit within a container, including their spacing and resizing behavior. Frames with fixed positions can require more correction after import, particularly when the availble width changes.

Review the plugin's auto layout rating before you export. For a large design, import individual sections and inspect each result. Keep layer names consistent across desktop and mobile versions if you intend to import responsive frames together.

Edit shared styles without AI#

You do not need another prompt for every adjustment. TeleportHQ lets you edit an AI-generated website manually, without AI token use. Change shared colors or spacing in the Design Language panel, edit a shared CSS class, or select an individual element and adjust its styles.

Shared values are useful when the same issue appears throughout the site. If all secondary buttons need a darker border, change the common style instead of editing each instance. Afterwards, check the affected pages to confirm the result fits their backgrounds and surrounding content.

Small manual edits can be easier to control than repeated generation. Choose the method that makes the intended change clearest.

Test behavior and mobile layouts#

A page can resemble the reference and still be difficult to use. Test it with real copy, including longer headings and button labels. Placeholder content can hide layout problems that only appear once the final wording is added.

Before publication, review these areas:

• Check narrow screens for horizontal scrolling and clipped content.
• Test every navigation link and primary button.
• Complete forms and check their success and error states.
• Review keyboard access and visible focus indicators.
• Confirm heading order and useful alternative text for images.

Check the final mobile layout again after content changes. A longer heading can move a button beneath the visible area or make adjacent cards uneven. Fix the relevant styles, then repeat the affected check.

Decide how to publish your project#

TeleportHQ's design-to-code workflow includes visual editing and publication. You can publish through the platform, or download eligible website projects for external hosting. The correct choice depends on the features your project uses.

According to the current code export documentation, Pro and Premium support website downloads. Trial workspaces have ten code views but cannot download code. Available formats include HTML and several JavaScript frameworks, although connected data sources restrict code downloads to Next.js. Other features also have format-specific limits.

Web apps follow different rules. Features such as user sign-in and server workflows require TeleportHQ's server functionality. These projects publish through TeleportHQ and cannot be downloaded as code. Review the website and web app distinction before you add features if external hosting is a requirement.

Compare tools against your project#

When you compare design to code tools, use the same representative section in each evaluation. Choose a section with real content and at least one interaction. A simple decorative header may tell you little about how the tool handles a working page.

Record the corrections you need after generation. Check whether you can change shared styles without repeating edits, and whether another person can understand the resulting structure. Include publication requirements in that assessment. A visually accurate result has limited value if you cannot maintain it through the workflow your team expects. Keep the original brief beside the preview so you judge the output against agreed requirements.

Prepare the page for visitors#

The final review should cover the content as carefully as the layout. Replace placeholder claims with accurate information and confirm that each button describes it's destination. Check the page title and description before you publish.

TeleportHQ provides built-in SEO controls, including page metadata and sitemap generation. These settings support publication, but the page still needs useful content that matches the visitor's task.

Start with one representative section and assess the result. Once its layout and behavior are correct, use the same shared styles for the rest of the page