Lunacy – Free Cross‑Platform Design Platform
Lunacy is a free, native desktop design application that runs on Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) and Linux. It offers a full‑featured UI/UX design workflow, complete with vector editing, prototyping, real‑time collaboration, and a library of built‑in icons, illustrations, photos and UI kits. The app also integrates AI‑powered utilities such as an image upscaler, background remover, avatar generator and placeholder text creator, helping designers skip repetitive tasks.
Key Features
- Cross‑platform native app – No Electron wrapper, runs smoothly even on low‑spec machines.
- Auto Layout & Constraints – Build responsive designs with flexible rules.
- Figma import – Convert .fig files to Sketch format instantly.
- Real‑time collaboration – Work together on the same file without an internet connection.
- Built‑in design assets – Free icons, illustrations, photos and UI kits are bundled, eliminating the need for external searches.
- AI tools – Image upscaler, background remover, avatar generator, and placeholder text generator.
- Offline mode – Full functionality without an internet connection; optional cloud for private team hosting.
- Linked design – Insert live links to HTML elements directly from the editor.
- Extensible – Supports plugins, custom components, and variables.
Typical Use Cases
- UI/UX designers creating wireframes, mockups and interactive prototypes.
- Product teams needing a secure, on‑premise design environment (Lunacy Cloud).
- Freelancers who want a free, powerful alternative to Figma/Sketch.
- Developers who want to export assets directly into code or link live HTML elements.
- Content creators using AI upscaler or background remover for quick image preparation.
FAQ
Q: Is Lunacy really free? A: Yes – the core desktop app is free for all platforms. Premium cloud hosting and enterprise features are optional.
Q: Can I work offline? A: Absolutely. All design tools work without an internet connection; cloud sync is optional.
Q: How does the Figma import work? A: Lunacy provides a fast, accurate .fig → .sketch conversion that preserves layers, components and styles.
Q: What AI features are included? A: Image upscaler, background remover, avatar generator and placeholder text generator are built‑in and run locally.
Q: Is my data private? A: You can self‑host Lunacy Cloud on your own server or VPS, ensuring no third‑party data collection.
Lunacy is ideal for designers, product teams, and developers who need a fast, secure, and completely free design environment with AI‑enhanced productivity tools.
