How to give voice feedback in Figma with Dot

Giving design feedback in Figma doesn't have to mean typing long comments or switching to screen recording tools. Here's how Dot makes async design feedback simple.

Record audio feedback without leaving Figma

At its core, Dot lets you record voice feedback directly in Figma. Just click record and start talking—no need to switch to Loom or other screen recording tools.

What you can record:

Design walkthroughs and explanations
Feature reviews and feedback
Client presentations
Quick audio notes
Async design critiques

The free tier gives you 30 seconds per recording—perfect for quick feedback. Pro users get up to 10 minutes, which is enough for comprehensive design reviews without any pressure to rush.

Viewport tracking synced with your voice

As you navigate around your Figma canvas—zooming, panning, clicking between frames—Dot captures all of that movement and syncs it with your audio.

When someone plays back your recording, the viewport follows your exact movement in real-time, synchronized with your voice.

This is what makes Dot different from traditional screen recordings or Loom videos. It's not just audio—it's audio + visual context that shows exactly where you're looking, giving viewers the feeling of looking over your shoulder as you navigate the design.

Storage in Figma

Recordings live in your Figma file. They're stored as widgets on the canvas, just like any other design element.

What this means:

No external links to manage
No expired videos
No separate tool to remember
Automatic access control (if they can view the file, they can view the recording)

Your recordings are your data. Audio is stored in your Figma file, not on external servers. Everything stays under your control.

Playback controls

Playing back a recording is simple:

Click the Dot widget
Press play
Watch and listen

Standard playback controls let you pause, rewind, adjust speed, and scrub through the timeline. The viewport updates as you scrub, so you can quickly jump to the part you care about.

And here's the key difference from tools like Loom: because the recording lives in Figma, viewers can pause playback, zoom in for more detail, leave comments directly on design elements, then resume. The feedback stays connected to the design file.

Why designers choose Dot over Loom

Unlike Loom or other screen recording tools, Dot keeps everything in Figma:

No context switching: Record and play back without leaving your design tool
Live canvas interaction: Viewers can zoom, pan, and explore the design while listening
Integrated comments: Leave feedback directly on design elements, not in a separate video player
No expired links: Recordings live in your Figma file forever
Figma permissions: Automatic access control based on who can view your file

Privacy and security

Privacy is built in from the start. Here's how it works:

Audio stays in Figma: The final recording is stored in your Figma file, not on external servers
Figma's access controls: If someone can't view your file, they can't play your recordings
No public links: Recordings can only be accessed by people with Figma file permissions

Pricing

Free Tier:

Unlimited recordings
30 seconds per recording
No account required
Perfect for quick feedback

Pro ($10/month):

10 minutes per recording
2-week free trial
Everything you need for longer design reviews

Team Pricing:

Contact us for team pricing if you have 3+ people
Centralized billing and team management

Works everywhere

Dot is a Figma widget that works in both Figma web and desktop. For the best recording experience, we recommend using the Figma desktop app with the Dot Mac menubar app.

The only requirement? A microphone. Built-in laptop mics work fine.

Asynchronous design feedback for distributed teams

If your design team is distributed across time zones, Dot transforms how you collaborate. Record design feedback when you're in your flow. Team members watch when they're ready to receive it.

Benefits of async design reviews:

No scheduling design critique meetings
No calendar conflicts across time zones
No 3am feedback calls
Reviewers can pause, explore, and respond thoughtfully
Clear, contextual communication that stays connected to your designs

Perfect for remote design teams, freelancers working with clients, and product teams doing asynchronous design reviews.

Try it

You can start using Dot right now. Install the widget from the Figma Community, click record, and see how it feels.

If 30 seconds isn't enough, try Pro free for 2 weeks.