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How Do You Animate SVG in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 8:29 pm

Figma is a great tool for vector illustrations, and one of the many things that makes it so useful is its ability to animate SVG files. While there are a few different ways to animate SVG files in Figma, we’ll be focusing on how to do so using the built-in timeline feature.

To start, open up a new file in Figma and import the SVG file that you want to animate. Once the file is imported, select it and then click on the “Create Animation” button in the top toolbar.

This will open up a new timeline window where you can add different keyframes to your animation. To add a keyframe, simply click on the frame that you want to add a keyframe for and then click on the “Add Keyframe” button.

Once you have your keyframes added, you can then start animating your SVG file by changing the properties of each element in between each keyframe. For example, you could change the position, color, or size of an element between each keyframe.

When you’re happy with your animation, simply click on the “Render Animation” button in the top toolbar and then choose how you want to export your animation (GIF, MP4, etc.).

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with SVG or Figma, this article may not be for you. The article covers how to animate SVG in Figma and assumes a certain level of knowledge about both topics.

Figma is a powerful tool for vector illustrations because of its ability to animate SVG files. You can animate SVG files by using the built-in timeline feature to add keyframes and change properties such as position, color, and size.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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