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How Do You Make an Animated Prototype Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:50 pm

Figma is a vector-based design tool that is widely used in the industry for its ease of use and wide range of features. One of its most useful features is the ability to create animated prototypes. In this article, we will show you how to make an animated prototype Figma.

First, you need to create a new Figma file. To do this, click on the ‘+’ icon in the top left corner of the screen.

This will open up a new project window. Give your file a name and then select the ‘Prototype’ tab from the left-hand sidebar.

Once you’re in the Prototype tab, you can start adding your first frame. To do this, click on the ‘+’ icon in the top right corner of the screen.

This will open up a new frame window. In this window, you can give your frame a name and select a background color.

PRO TIP: This article contains outdated information. Figma has updated their software since this article was written, and the steps outlined are no longer accurate.

Once you’ve added your first frame, you can start adding your first layer. To do this, click on the ‘+’ icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.

This will open up a new layer window. In this window, you can give your layer a name and select an image or vector from your file.

Once you’ve added your first layer, you can start animating it. To do this, click on the ‘Animate’ button in the top right corner of the screen.

This will open up a new animation window. In this window, you can select what type of animation you want to use and how long it should last.

Once you’ve added your animation, you can preview it by clicking on the ‘Play’ button in the bottom right corner of the screen. You can also export it as a GIF by clicking on the ‘Export’ button in the bottom right corner of the screen.

In conclusion, making an animated prototype in Figma is easy and only requires a few steps. By following these steps, anyone can create an animated prototype using Figma.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.