Add to Chrome — first conversion freeWhy this conversion is different
Nobody enjoys re-typing wp_enqueue_style, get_template_directory_uri() and a header/footer split for the hundredth time. It is mechanical work that a machine reads more accurately than you do at 6pm.
Because the capture happens after JavaScript has run, framework output is handled the same way as hand-written markup: it is the final DOM and the computed styles that get packaged.
The result is an ordinary theme. There is no runtime dependency on Themify, no lock-in and nothing proprietary in the output.
How it works, step by step
1. Serve a production build
Capture the built output, not the dev server — hot-reload scripts and unminified dev styles would otherwise be baked into the theme.
2. Generate the theme
Click Generate theme in the extension. Everything runs in the browser: the DOM is read, styles are resolved, assets are downloaded and the folder is zipped locally.
3. Extend it in WordPress
Install the .zip, then add what only you can add: the loop, menus, custom fields, template parts, enqueued scripts and any hooks the project needs.
What gets converted — and what doesn't
Converted
- Final rendered DOM after JavaScript execution
- Computed CSS, including media queries and custom properties
- Fonts, images, SVGs and other referenced assets
- A conventional theme structure you can read and edit
Not converted
- Server-side rendering, API routes and data fetching
- Client-side routing — each route is captured as its own page
- State that only exists after a user interaction you did not trigger
- WordPress data modelling: post types, fields and queries are yours
A real example
Before
A marketing site built with a modern framework, which the client now wants on WordPress so their marketing team can edit it.
After
A generated theme with the design intact, extended with a custom post type for case studies and an ACF-driven hero.
The production build is captured route by route, installed as a theme, then progressively wired to WordPress data.
Benefits
- Hours of boilerplate removed from every project
- Output is plain WordPress — no lock-in, no runtime dependency
- Local conversion, so private or NDA work stays on your machine
- Predictable starting point for estimates
Limits to know before you start
- It is a starting point, not an application port
- Dynamic data must be re-modelled in WordPress
- Very heavy pages take longer while assets download
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is in the generated .zip?
A conventional theme folder: style.css with the theme header, template files for the captured pages, and an assets directory with the fonts, images and stylesheets the page uses.
Does the theme depend on Themify at runtime?
No. Once installed, the theme is self-contained; you can uninstall the extension and the site keeps working.
Does it handle JavaScript-rendered pages?
Yes — the capture reads the DOM after scripts have run, which is why framework output converts the same way as static HTML.
Can I convert several routes into one theme?
Yes. Capture each route in turn; internal links between captured pages keep working after install.