{"id":4388,"date":"2021-03-03T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/uncategorized\/ui-animation-tools\/"},"modified":"2023-05-30T18:31:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:31:32","slug":"ui-animation-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/ui-animation-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"9 UI Animation Tools Every Beginner Should Have on Their Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

UI animation is fast becoming an indispensable component of any successful digital product. Not only do animations help to orient your users as they navigate through an interface; they also strengthen your brand\u2019s story\u2014and breathe life into something that would otherwise be static. The demand for edgier, more creative animation is growing, so it\u2019s no surprise that more and more designers are adding UI animation to their skillset.<\/p>\n

Behind every successful UI animation whiz is a reliable tool. If you\u2019re new to the animation game, these nine tools will see you integrate seamless UI animations into your next project\u2014and beyond.<\/p>\n

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  1. Adobe After Effects\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Motion.UI<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Flinto<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Framer<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Origami studio<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Mockplus Cloud<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Lottie<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. ProtoPie<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Animate.CSS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. Adobe After Effects<\/h3>\n

    Adobe After Effects<\/a> is hailed as the industry-standard UI animation and motion graphics software in the design community\u2014and for good reason. From adding motion to characters and logos to animating in 3D, there\u2019s truly nothing you can\u2019t create in this powerhouse of a tool. Alongside being easy to follow, it\u2019s also integrated with other Adobe software. Adobe offers a 30-day free trial for those looking to test the water before they commit.<\/p>\n

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    2. Motion UI<\/h3>\n

    Motion UI<\/a> is the new kid on the block of animation tools. Despite not being around for very long, it\u2019s already a go-to for thousands of seasoned designers.<\/p>\n

    Boasting a Sass (a CSS preprocessor<\/a>) library, anyone can quickly and easily create flexible CSS transitions and animations\u2014either by choosing from the existing effects or creating your own. It also provides code tutorials for each animation, making it a fantastic prototyping tool. A winner all round!<\/p>\n

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    3. Flinto<\/h3>\n

    UI animation prototyping software Flinto<\/a> is lightweight, easy to get to grips with, and totally free. In other words, it\u2019s perfect for beginners\u2014while still being fully comprehensive. In Flinto, you can create interactive transition-based animations for websites and apps, and easily preview your animations on both desktop and mobile devices. You can even add sound effects.<\/p>\n

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    4. Framer<\/h3>\n

    Framer<\/a> is an open-source software that allows designers to create animations and prototypes with ease. In Framer, you can design, draw, prototype, animate, and create custom transitions\u2014and import all of your creations to other tools like Sketch and Photoshop. You can also collaborate with other designers, and facilitate a seamless handoff to developers with the tool\u2019s own \u2018handoff mode.\u2019<\/p>\n

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    5. Origami studio<\/h3>\n

    Origami Studio<\/a> is a free UI animation tool created by the masterminds that comprise the Facebook web development team. With a straightforward drag-and-drop interface, the tool boasts an extensive library of UI components, open-source software, and a splitter tool that allows users to incorporate various data types. While Origami Studio takes a more web development approach to UI animations, it\u2019s still a fantastic tool for designers\u2014and free, too!<\/p>\n

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    6. Mockplus Cloud<\/h3>\n

    Popular among both designers and developers, Mockplus Cloud<\/a> is a tool that focuses on collaboration. with Mockplus Cloud, designers can seamlessly and automatically hand off designs that have accurate assets, specs, interactive prototypes, and code snippets. You can also upload your prototypes and animations from other tools, including Sketch.<\/p>\n

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    7. Lottie<\/h3>\n

    Open-source animation tool Lottie<\/a> was created by Airbnb, and its key features include in-app notifications and full-frame animated illustrations. It also supports Android, iOS, and Windows, and can render JSON files exported from Adobe After Effects. Hey, if it\u2019s good enough for Airbnb, it\u2019s good enough for us!<\/p>\n

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    8. ProtoPie<\/h3>\n

    Built with realistic prototypes in mind, ProtoPie<\/a> lets the UI designer get straight into it thanks to its (free) simple and clean approach. It allows the user to create everything from simple wires between screens to complex multi-interaction, multi-screen UX designs which include voice and video elements, without any coding necessary.<\/p>\n

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    9. Animate.css<\/h3>\n

    Last but certainly not least is Animate.css<\/a>, one of the simplest (yet most effective) animation libraries<\/a> on the scene. Featuring an extensive library of common animations that you can use for just about any project, Animate.css is a great choice for those just starting out. Once you\u2019ve downloaded the code file for your chosen animation, you add it to your project folder, and voila\u2014you can animate your element. The simplicity of the tool means you can animate UI elements with little stress and low load times. Win-win.<\/p>\n

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    That\u2019s a wrap on our list of UI animation tools for beginners! No matter your goal, budget, or device, there\u2019s a tool on this list to suit your needs. The next step? Get animating! You can start by checking out some beginner-friendly animation tutorials<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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