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How Do I Add an Hover Animation in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 11:54 pm

Designing animations can be a daunting task, especially if you’re new to the world of design. However, with a little bit of practice and patience, anyone can create beautiful animations using Figma.

One of the most popular types of animations is the hover animation. Hover animations are used to add an extra layer of interactivity to a website or app. They can be used to highlight important elements, or simply to add a bit of fun and flair to your design.

Adding a hover animation in Figma is relatively simple. First, you’ll need to create a frame for your animation. To do this, simply create a rectangle on your canvas and give it a solid color fill. Next, you’ll need to add your animation effect.

PRO TIP: When adding an animation in Figma, be sure to add a trigger so that the animation will only play when you hover over the element. Otherwise, the animation will play automatically and may not look the way you intended.

To do this, select the frame and click on the “Animations” tab in the properties panel. From here, you can choose from a variety of different animation effects, such as “fade in” or “pulse.” Experiment with different effects until you find one that you like.

Once you’ve added your hover animation, it’s time to export your design so that it can be used on the web or in an app. To do this, go to File > Export > Export As.. and choose the appropriate file format for your design.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully added a hover animation to your Figma design.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.