Slack + Figma Split View on iPad: The Complete Guide

You can use Slack and Figma together in Split View on iPad by holding down one app icon and dragging it to the side of the screen while the other app is open — but there's a much faster way to launch the pair every time.

Why Slack and Figma work so well together on iPad

Design work rarely happens in isolation. Figma files live inside conversations: a teammate drops a comment in Slack, you need to cross-reference the latest frame, someone asks why a component changed. Switching between apps one at a time breaks that context. With both apps open side by side, the back-and-forth becomes immediate.

Here's what this combination makes genuinely easier:

• Reviewing design feedback in real time. A teammate shares a Slack message pointing to a specific screen. With Figma open beside it, you can navigate straight to that frame, confirm the issue, and reply without losing your place in either app.
• Handing off assets during a live conversation. When a developer asks about spacing, padding, or a hex value in Slack, you can open the relevant Figma file alongside the thread and answer precisely — no screenshots, no guessing from memory.
• Running async design critiques. Drop a Figma share link into a Slack thread, then read the replies while the file is open next to the conversation. You can address every comment in order without toggling back and forth.

How to set it up with Splicon

Launching Split View manually every time takes five or six steps. Splicon condenses that into a single tap from your Home Screen by letting you build a dedicated icon for any two-app combination.

If you haven't downloaded it yet, grab it here: Download Splicon free from the App Store

Once you have Splicon installed:

1. Open Splicon and search for Slack and Figma. Select them as your app pair. Splicon pulls in the real app icons automatically.
2. Choose a split style and generate the icon. Pick how you want the two icons displayed side by side, then save the generated image to your Photos library.
3. Open the Shortcuts app and create a new shortcut. Add an "Open App" action, set it to open both apps in Split View, then tap the shortcut icon and assign the image you saved from Splicon.
4. Add the shortcut to your Home Screen. Tap the shortcut name at the top, choose "Add to Home Screen," and place it wherever you want.

From that point on, one tap drops you straight into Slack and Figma side by side — no dragging, no hunting through the dock.

Tips for getting the most out of this split

Set your split ratio intentionally. If you're mostly reading Slack messages while working in Figma, give Figma the larger portion of the screen. If you're doing a full critique pass, equal halves works better.

Use Figma's link-to-frame feature. Right-clicking any frame in Figma gives you a shareable link. Drop those directly into Slack threads while both apps are open — your teammates can jump to the exact view you're referencing.

Keep notifications managed. With Slack visible at all times, it's easy to get pulled into every message. Use Slack's "Do Not Disturb" setting during focused Figma work so the side panel stays useful rather than distracting.

The Slack and Figma combination on iPad suits anyone who does design collaboration daily — freelancers working with remote clients, in-house product designers, and agency teams who live in both tools simultaneously. Having a dedicated Home Screen shortcut means the setup cost disappears entirely after the first time.