SVG Animations Masterclass

Bring vector graphics to life with smooth transitions, dynamic effects, and interactive animations.

Why SVG Animations?

SVG animations combine vector scalability with CSS/SMIL to create resolutions that:

Scale perfectly across screens
Stay crisp in HD displays
Work offline with minimal bandwidth

Live animated gradient

Core Animation Techniques

1. Keyframe Transitions

<svg>
  <rect width="120" height="80" fill="indigo">
    <animate attributeName="x" 
             values="40; 140; 40" 
             dur="1s" 
             repeatCount="indefinite"/>
  </rect>
</svg>

Smoothly animate elements using <animate> tags with attribute values and time controls.

2. Path Morphing

<svg>
  <path d="M40,90 Q150,20 260,90 T260,110..." 
        fill="none" stroke="purple">
    <animate 
      attributeName="d" 
      begin="0s" 
      dur="4s" 
      fill="freeze"
      repeatCount="indefinite"
      calcMode="keySplines"
      keyTimes="0;1"
      keySplines="0.42 0 0.58 1"
      values="
        M40,90 Q150,20 260,90 T260,110...";
        M40,20 Q150,180 260,20 T260,30..." />
  </path>
</svg>

Create fluid shape transitions with <animate> tags and complex Bézier curves.

3. Color Transitions

<circle cx="100" cy="100" r="60">
  <animate 
    attributeName="fill" 
    dur="3s" 
    values="indigo; violet; indigo" />
  <animate 
    attributeName="r" 
    dur="3s" 
    values="60; 40; 60" />
</circle>

Use multiple <animate> elements to create complex transitions between properties.

Live Animation Demo

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