Animating an SVG with CSS | SVG

CSS provides several properties and techniques for animating SVG elements, allowing you to create dynamic and engaging visual effects.

Key Animation Properties

  • animation: Defines an animation sequence.
  • animation-name: Specifies the name of the animation.
  • animation-duration: Sets the duration of the animation.
  • animation-timing-function: Defines the timing function of the animation (e.g., linear, ease-in, ease-out). 
  • animation-delay: Sets the delay before the animation starts.
  • animation-iteration-count: Specifies the number of times the animation should repeat. 
  • animation-direction: Sets the direction of the animation (e.g., normal, reverse, alternate).
  • animation-fill-mode: Specifies what happens before and after the animation.

Example:

CSS

.animated-circle {

  animation: spin 2s linear infinite;

}

@keyframes spin {

  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }

  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }

}

Responsive SVG Animation

  • Use relative units: Use em or rem for animation durations and values to create responsive animations.
  • Combine with media queries: Adjust animation parameters based on screen size.
  • Consider performance: Avoid overly complex animations that might impact performance.

Example:

CSS

@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {

  .animated-circle {

    animation-duration: 3s;

  }

}

Additional Techniques

  • Keyframes: Define multiple keyframes to create more complex animations.
  • Transform properties: Use transform properties like translate, scale, rotate, and skew to animate elements.
  • Transition properties: Use transition properties to create smooth transitions between different styles.

By effectively using CSS animations, you can create dynamic and engaging SVG elements that enhance the user experience of your responsive web designs. Experiment with different animation techniques and properties to achieve the desired effects.

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