Screenshot to code

LocalChat can convert website screenshots and design mockups into working HTML and CSS code. Use vision-enabled models to turn visual designs into code you can use.

Converting a design to code

Requirements

You need a vision model that's good at code generation:

  • GLM 4.6V Flash - Designed for turning designs into code with vision
  • Qwen 3 VL - Good at both vision and code tasks

Download these from Settings > Models.

How to convert a design

  1. Make sure a vision model is loaded
  2. Take a screenshot of the design you want to replicate
  3. Attach the image to your chat
  4. Ask for the code you need

Example prompts

  • "Give me HTML and CSS to replicate this design"
  • "Convert this screenshot to a responsive webpage"
  • "Create the HTML/CSS for this landing page"
  • "Build this layout using flexbox"

What it can do

Landing pages

Convert marketing page designs into working HTML:

  • Hero sections
  • Feature grids
  • Pricing tables
  • Call-to-action sections

UI components

Turn component screenshots into reusable code:

  • Navigation menus
  • Card layouts
  • Form designs
  • Buttons and badges

Full page layouts

Recreate entire page structures:

  • Headers and footers
  • Sidebar layouts
  • Grid-based designs
  • Responsive layouts

Tips for better results

Use clear screenshots

  • Capture at high resolution
  • Include the full component or section
  • Crop out unnecessary elements

Be specific about requirements

  • "Use Tailwind CSS classes"
  • "Make it responsive for mobile"
  • "Use semantic HTML5 elements"
  • "Include hover states"

Iterate on the output

  • Ask for modifications: "Make the button larger"
  • Request alternatives: "Try a different color scheme"
  • Add features: "Add a dark mode version"

Provide context

  • Mention the framework if you have a preference
  • Specify if you need vanilla CSS or a framework
  • Note any constraints (no JavaScript, CSS-only, etc.)

Limitations

Keep in mind:

  • Results work best for static layouts
  • Complex animations may need manual tweaking
  • Very detailed designs might need multiple iterations
  • Interactive elements may require additional JavaScript

Workflow tips

  1. Start with sections - Convert one section at a time for better accuracy
  2. Review and refine - Test the output and ask for adjustments
  3. Combine pieces - Build up your page from converted components
  4. Add interactivity - Enhance with JavaScript after the base is ready
  • Image analysis - Learn more about vision features
  • Models - Download vision models for code generation