Wireframing with AI

Balsamiq includes a set of AI-powered features designed to assist with early-stage wireframing. These tools help you create editable wireframes from text descriptions or screenshots, or generate reference visuals to support your design process.

Creating a Wireframe From Text (Beta)

This feature allows you to generate a wireframe layout based on a short text prompt. It’s useful when you want to quickly visualize an idea without starting from a blank canvas.

How it works

1. Click the ✨ Balsamiq AI button in your wireframe editor.
2. Select Create a wireframe.
3. Enter a short description like:
   • "A login page with email and password fields"
   • "A dashboard with a sidebar and data charts"
4. Press ENTER.

The AI will return an editable wireframe made up of Balsamiq components. You can modify or extend it as needed.

Converting an Image to Wireframe (Beta)

The Image to Wireframe (Beta) feature lets you convert a screenshot or sketch into an editable wireframe. It’s a fast, functional way to skip the blank canvas and move your idea forward.

How it works

1. Click the ✨ Balsamiq AI button in your wireframe editor.
2. Select Convert a screenshot or a sketch to Balsamiq.
3. Drop a file in the Balsamiq AI dialog (or use "Choose file").
4. Click Generate a wireframe.

This feature is useful when:

• You want to digitize a hand-drawn sketch.
• You’re working from a screenshot of an existing interface.
• You need a starting point for iterating on a visual.

Creating an Image From Text (Beta)

This feature generates a static reference image based on a short text description. It’s intended for visual exploration or inspiration, not as a replacement for wireframes.

How it works

1. Click the ✨ Balsamiq AI button in your wireframe editor.
2. Select Create an image asset.
3. Enter a short description like:
   • "A homepage for a task management app"
   • "A signup form with multiple steps"
4. Press ENTER.
5. AI will generate a visual preview image you can use for inspiration. Click Add to canvas

This feature is useful when:

• Mocking up concepts before committing to wireframes.
• Generating quick visuals to inspire layout decisions.
• Exploring UI ideas visually before dragging components onto the canvas.

About These AI-Powered Features

All AI-generated outputs are editable (except for static reference images), so you can customize the layout to fit your needs. These tools are optional and designed to support early-stage exploration—not replace manual wireframing.

Got feedback? These features are still evolving. We’d love to hear your thoughts—reach out to support@balsamiq.com.