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Origami Studio
What it is
Origami Studio is a free design tool for building and sharing interactive interface prototypes. Its canvas supports drag-and-drop layout and editing of shapes, text, images, and videos, as well as imported Sketch and Figma layers. Editable vector shapes and text layers can also be copied from Figma. In the Patch Editor, designers connect patches to layer properties to add interaction, animation, and behavior; artboards and groups can be configured for adaptive layouts. The app can capture prototype video, trim it, and export it, and its Viewer supports viewing, interacting with, and recording prototypes. Patches can access device features such as the photo library, audio metering, haptics, GPS data, and motion sensors. Origami Live is a companion for iPhone and iPad that connects to Origami Studio for Mac, opens Studio files sent by email or AirDrop, and supports nearby prototype sharing for critique and review. The listed plan is free. Meta is identified as the creator and copyright holder. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, and macOS.
For and against
For
- Canvas supports drawing and drag-and-drop layout
- Figma layers can be copied as editable content
- Patch Editor adds interaction and animation
- Can record and export prototype video
- Origami Live supports nearby prototype sharing
Against
- Origami Studio is for Mac
- Origami Live is for iPhone and iPad
- The listed plan is a free Mac design tool
The verdict
Origami Studio pairs a visual canvas with patch-based interaction and prototype recording. Its mobile preview is handled through Origami Live, while the Studio app is for Mac.
Who it suits
Origami Studio suits designers who want to build interactive prototypes with adaptive layouts and device-aware interactions. Origami Live may help teams preview and share those prototypes on iPhone or iPad.
Plans and prices
Origami Studio
Free design tool for Mac
Read 9 Oct 2026 · origami.design
On the record
- Canvas
- Canvas supports drag and drop layout, drawing and editing shapes, text, images, videos, and imported Sketch and Figma layers.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Device capabilities
- Patches can access device features including the photo library, audio metering, haptics, GPS data, and motion sensors.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Origami Studio includes a Viewer for viewing, interacting with, and recording prototypes.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Figma integration
- The site says users can copy and paste editable vector shapes and text layers from Figma into Origami.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Interactions
- The Patch Editor adds interaction, animation, and behavior to prototypes using patches connected to layer properties.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies Meta as the creator and copyright holder of Origami Studio.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile preview
- Origami Live is a companion app for iPhone and iPad that connects to Origami Studio for Mac and opens or shares Studio files sent by email or AirDrop.apps.apple.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Prototype recording
- Origami can capture, trim, and export video of a prototype directly in the app.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Origami Studio is a free design tool that lets designers rapidly build and share interactive interfaces.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Responsive layouts
- Designers can set up adaptive layouts in artboards and groups.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The Origami Studio site links to Meta's privacy policy, but the opened policy link required Facebook login and did not expose policy details.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Origami Live lets users share prototypes nearby for critiques and reviews.origami.design · read 9 Oct 2026
