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Show HN: Auto generate images from Figma using an API (pikmaker.com)
40 points by bquaresma 1318 days ago
4 comments
jer0me 1316 days ago
This looks super useful! I’ve previously used [html2canvas](https://html2canvas.hertzen.com/) to make a simple tool for generating graphics for a news org, but I can see myself using this going forward.
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max-gfeller 1316 days ago
Did you already hear of [Voulez](https://www.usevoulez.com)? It lets you create image templates using web technologies.
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bquaresma 1316 days ago
That is great to hear!
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rutierut 1317 days ago
I hope the other Dutch people in this thread are laughing their asses of as well. Otherwise, really cool product!
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bquaresma 1317 days ago
Why?
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user_named 1317 days ago
I'm not Dutch but I'm guessing pik means dick.
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bquaresma 1317 days ago
lol ok
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jasonmustian 1317 days ago
"Dick maker" would also be a killer product, just saying.
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sovok 1317 days ago
Looks interesting. Do you read the Figma file format and re-implement all the rendering?

Although I get an 500 error right now: https://sc.robsite.net/files/1667596588-pikmaker-500-2.png

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bquaresma 1317 days ago
And yes, we are basically reading figma files and rendering ourselves. The idea is to also support psd and illustrator files in the future.
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dplgk 1317 days ago
Figma has an API which will render the artboard and return an image. Why not use that?
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bquaresma 1317 days ago
Because you can't change the values :/
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bquaresma 1317 days ago
Sorry for that. Can you share with me the Figma link in Discord? So I can take a look on what is happening.
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austinpena 1318 days ago
This seems like it would be good for creating display banners too!
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bquaresma 1317 days ago
Like the ones used by ads?
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austinpena 1317 days ago
Yeah. I work in marketing and creating many variations for display ads can be tedious.
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bquaresma 1317 days ago
This is a really good use case.
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