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How do you animate icons in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:47 pm

Animated icons are a great way to add a little personality to your designs. Figma makes it easy to add animation to your icons by using the built-in animation tools.

First, you need to create a new animation. To do this, select the icon you want to animate and click the Animation button.

In the Animation window, you will need to specify the duration and speed of the animation. You can also specify the timing interval between frames, which will affect the animation’s smoothness.

Once you have set up the animation, click the Play button to preview it.

PRO TIP: If you are looking to animate icons in Figma, be aware that there is currently no built-in functionality to do this. There are some workarounds that involve using third-party tools or plugins, but these may not be reliable or compatible with all versions of Figma. As such, it is recommended that you only attempt to animate icons in Figma if you are confident in your ability to troubleshoot any potential issues that may arise.

If you want to use the same animation for multiple icons, you can select the icons in the Canvas and click the Import Animation button. This will open the Import Animation window, where you can select the animation file.

Finally, you can add the animation to your design by selecting the icon and clicking the Animation button. The animation will automatically be inserted into the design, and you can preview it by clicking the Play button.

Conclusion

Animation is a great way to add personality to your icons.

Kathy McFarland

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