Yes, you can make animations in Figma. The process is relatively simple and does not require any coding.
You can create frame-by-frame animations or use keyframes to create more complex animations. Figma also has a built-in timeline that makes it easy to control your animations. You can even export your animations as GIFs or video files.
Creating Animations in Figma
Figma is a vector graphics editor that enables you to create designs for the web, mobile, and desktop applications. It is also a great tool for creating animations. The process of creating animations in Figma is relatively simple and does not require any coding.
There are two ways to create animations in Figma: frame-by-frame animation and keyframes animation.
With frame-by-frame animation, you need to draw each frame of the animation manually. This method is best suited for simple animations with a few frames.
Keyframes animation, on the other hand, allows you to specify the start and end points of your animation and Figma will automatically generate the frames in between. This method is more versatile and can be used to create more complex animations.
Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s up to you to decide which one to use depending on your needs.
Controlling Animations with the Timeline
Figma has a built-in timeline that makes it easy to control your animations. To access the timeline, simply click on the “Timeline” tab in the left panel.
The timeline consists of two tracks: the layer track and the keyframes track. The layer track displays all the layers in your design while the keyframes track displays all the keyframes of your animation.
To add a new keyframe, simply click on the “+” icon next to the layer that you want to animate. A new keyframe will be added at the current time position on the timeline. You can then move this keyframe to another position on the timeline by dragging it or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
You can also add new layers and change their properties directly from the timeline without having to go back to the canvas. Simply select the layer that you want to modify and make your changes in the right panel. Your changes will be applied automatically to all other keyframes of that layer.
