Ardot
Officially listedTencent's AI design tool that turns natural language descriptions into ready-to-edit UI designs.
Ardot
Ardot is an AI-powered design tool from Tencent's design team that brings AI generation, UI design, team collaboration, and developer handoff into one platform. Its highlight is the describe-to-generate AI text-to-UI feature: natural language alone is enough to quickly build interface layouts and components, significantly lowering the barrier to design.
Core Capabilities
- AI Text-to-UI: Generate interface layouts and components directly from natural language descriptions to build design drafts fast
- Intelligent Image Layering: Convert images into editable design drafts, with AI auto-layering for fast iteration
- Professional Vector Editing: W3C-compliant skew, 3D rotation, and enhanced shape tools
- Dynamic Layout System: Grid layouts, percentage positioning, and true ratio locking, with multi-size adaptation
- Design-to-Dev Handoff: Automatic spec annotation, component variant previews, and one-click copy of CSS/iOS/Android code
- Smart Permission Center: Fine-grained access control, behavior tracking, and asset management
Use Cases Product managers building quick prototypes, UI/UX designers seeking efficient AI-assisted design, front-end developers getting precise specs and code, startup teams looking for free collaboration tools, and domestic users who value network stability and Chinese-language support.
Unique Advantages AI capability is the core differentiator, and the text-to-UI feature represents where design tools are headed. Backed by the Tencent ecosystem, it holds potential for deep integration with WeChat, QQ, and Tencent Docs. A fully Chinese interface and domestic servers avoid Figma access problems.
Editor's Review As a new tool that just launched in early 2026, Ardot has clear advantages in AI capability and localization. Free during the public beta, it suits early adopters curious about AI design tools. While its ecosystem and user base are still being built, its technical direction is worth watching. New projects or teams willing to try new tools should apply for access; teams deeply invested in Figma or Jishi Design can keep an eye on it.
Pricing
### 💰 定价模式：免费（公测申请制） **起步价**：免费 #### 主要方案 - **公测版**：免费 - 需填写申请表通过审核后使用，支持macOS客户端和Web网页版 #### 试用/其他信息 目前处于公测阶段，采用申请制免费使用模式，未来商业化策略尚未公布。
FAQ
Is Ardot free?
It is free during the public beta. Fill out the Tencent Design Ardot access application form, and once approved you can use the macOS client or the web version.
What are Ardot's main features?
Core features include AI text-to-UI, intelligent image layering, professional vector editing, a dynamic layout system, design system management, automatic spec annotation and code generation, and a smart permission center.
How do you use Ardot's AI text-to-UI feature?
Describe the interface you need in natural language and the AI automatically generates layouts and components so you can build design drafts quickly. It also converts images into editable design drafts, using intelligent layering for fast iteration.
How does Ardot differ from Figma?
Ardot makes AI its core selling point, with text-to-UI as the biggest differentiator. It offers a fully Chinese interface, more stable domestic servers, and the backing of the Tencent ecosystem. Figma has a mature plugin ecosystem and a global user base.
How does Ardot differ from Jishi Design?
Ardot is a new tool launched in 2026 with stronger AI capabilities, especially its text-to-UI feature. Jishi Design launched earlier (2020) and has a mature user community and resource library.
Who is Ardot for?
Product managers doing rapid prototyping, UI/UX designers seeking AI assistance, front-end developers collaborating with specs, startup teams looking for free tools, and domestic users who value network stability.
Which file formats can Ardot import and export?
It supports file interoperability with mainstream design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD, and developer handoff supports copying CSS, iOS, and Android code.
How do I apply for Ardot access?
Visit the Ardot website at https://d.qq.com/, fill out the Tencent Design Ardot access application form, and start using it once your application is approved.