Now that you know how to create a GIF in Figma, it’s time to learn how to animate it!
There are two ways to animate a GIF in Figma: frame-by-frame or with keyframes.
Frame-by-Frame Animation
With frame-by-frame animation, you will need to create each frame of the animation individually. To do this, simply duplicate the layer that you want to animate and make your changes to the new layer. Then, add an animation delay between each frame so that the GIF plays back at the desired speed.
Keyframe Animation
Keyframe animation is a bit more complex, but it gives you more control over your animations. With keyframe animation, you can create multiple keyframes and Figma will automatically interpolate the frames in between. This is great for creating more complex animations such as character movements or transitions.
To create a keyframe animation, simply create your first keyframe by making your changes to the layer. Then, click on the ‘+’ icon next to the layer and select ‘Add Keyframe’. Make your changes to this new keyframe and repeat for each additional keyframe.
Conclusion
Whether you want to create a simple or complex animation, Figma has you covered! Frame-by-frame animation is great for simple animations, while keyframe animation is ideal for more complex animations. So get creative and start animating today!
