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title: "How to Animate in Figma"
h1: "How to Animate in Figma"
description: "Discover the art of animation in Figma with our comprehensive guide. Learn techniques, tips, and tricks to bring your designs to life effortlessly."
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# How to Animate in Figma

This guide provides a step-by-step process for creating animations in Figma. Follow these simple instructions to enhance your Figma projects with engaging animations.

### Interactive Layerpath tour

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1. **Open Prototype Mode** – In the top-right corner, click on the **“Prototype”** tab to switch from design to interaction mode.
2. **Create Multiple Frames (States)** – Make different frames for each “state” of your animation. For example, one frame with a button at rest, another with it hovered or clicked.
3. **Link Frames Together** – Select an element (like a button), then click and drag the blue **“Prototype node”** (small circle on the edge) to the next frame.
4. **Set Trigger Type** – In the right panel, under **“Interaction details”**, choose a trigger like:
   
      - **On Click**
      - **While Hovering**
      - **After Delay**
5. **Choose Animation Type** – Under **“Animation”**, select the type of transition:
   
      - **Instant** – No animation
      - **Dissolve** – Fade between frames
      - **Smart Animate** – Auto-animates similar elements across frames
      - **Move In/Out** or **Push** – Slide elements in/out of view
6. **Customize Animation Settings** – Adjust the animation **duration** and **easing** (e.g. ease in/out, linear) for smoother or snappier effects.
7. **Preview the Animation** – Click the **Play (▶️)** button in the top-right to launch the prototype and watch your animation in action.
8. **Done** – Your animation is live! Use more transitions and smart animate for a complete interactive prototype.