imgcook – Design to Code AI Tool
imgcook (图像大厨) is an intelligent platform developed by Alibaba that transforms visual design files directly into production‑ready HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. By leveraging deep learning models trained on millions of UI patterns, imgcook can understand layout, typography, colors, and component hierarchy, then generate clean, semantic code that follows modern front‑end standards.
Key Features
- One‑Click Code Generation – Upload Sketch, Photoshop, or PNG files and receive a complete front‑end project instantly.
- Responsive Layouts – Automatically creates adaptive CSS (Flexbox/Grid) to fit multiple screen sizes.
- Component Library Integration – Supports popular UI frameworks such as React, Vue, and Angular; can output component‑based code.
- Design Token Extraction – Extracts colors, fonts, spacing, and shadows into reusable variables.
- Live Preview & Editing – View the generated page in‑browser, tweak styles, and re‑export without leaving the platform.
- Version Control Friendly – Generates clean, well‑structured code that can be directly committed to Git repositories.
Typical Use Cases
- Front‑End Developers – Speed up the hand‑off process from designers, reducing manual translation errors.
- Design Teams – Validate design feasibility early by seeing how a mockup translates to code.
- Rapid Prototyping – Quickly spin up functional UI prototypes for user testing or stakeholder demos.
- Educational Platforms – Teach students the relationship between design and code by showing automatic conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which design file formats are supported?
A: Sketch (.sketch), Photoshop (.psd), Adobe XD, Figma links, and common image formats (PNG, JPG) are accepted.
Q: Does imgcook generate framework‑specific code?
A: Yes. Users can select React, Vue, Angular, or plain HTML/CSS output before generation.
Q: How clean is the generated code?
A: The AI model follows best practices – semantic HTML tags, BEM‑style class naming, and modular CSS/SCSS. Post‑generation linting is also available.
Q: Is there a limit on project size?
A: Free tier allows up to 5 MB per design file; paid plans lift this restriction and add batch processing.
Q: Can I customize the generated style guide?
A: Yes. Users can define brand tokens (primary colors, font families) which imgcook will apply throughout the output.
Getting Started
- Visit the imgcook website and sign up for a free account.
- Upload your design file or paste a Figma share link.
- Choose the desired output framework.
- Click Generate and download the zipped project.
With imgcook, the gap between visual design and production code shrinks dramatically, empowering teams to deliver UI faster and with fewer errors.
