CWS Kit vs Figma for Chrome Web Store Screenshots
Figma is the industry-standard design tool, but it's overkill for Chrome Web Store assets. Here's how CWS Kit compares.
The Problem with Figma
Figma is a phenomenal design tool — for designers. If you're a Chrome extension developer who needs store screenshots, icons, and promo images, Figma requires you to learn a complex tool just to create a handful of images with specific dimensions.
You'll spend time setting up frames at the right pixel sizes, configuring export settings, and exporting each asset individually. There are community templates, but they're often outdated or don't cover all asset types. And at $15/month for the Professional plan, it's an expensive choice for occasional store asset creation.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | CWS Kit | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Web Store sizes | Pre-configured canvases for every asset type | Manual frame setup — you set every dimension by hand |
| Price | Free, forever | Free for 3 files; Professional is $15/month per editor |
| Learning curve | Minutes — guided workflow for each asset | Steep — Figma is a full design tool with layers, components, auto-layout, and more |
| Bulk export | One-click export of all assets as a ZIP | Export frames individually or use plugins — no native store-ready export |
| Icon size generation | Generates 16, 32, 48, 128 from one design automatically | Manual resizing or component variants — you build the system yourself |
| Collaboration | Single-user, local — no account needed | Excellent multi-user collaboration with real-time editing |
| Privacy | Fully local — nothing leaves your browser | Cloud-based — files stored on Figma servers |
When to Use Figma Instead
Figma is the right choice if you're a designer building a complete brand system, need real-time collaboration with teammates, or want to create complex illustrations and UI mockups beyond simple store assets. Its component system, auto-layout, and prototyping features are unmatched.
But if you're a developer who just needs to create Chrome Web Store images quickly and correctly — without learning a design tool — CWS Kit gets you there in a fraction of the time, at zero cost.
No design skills required. Create all your store assets in minutes.
Try CWS Kit — It's Free