The SVG <animate>
element provides a way to animate an attribute of an element over time.
<svg viewBox="0 0 10 10" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<rect width="10" height="10">
<animate attributeName="rx" values="0;5;0" dur="10s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
</rect>
</svg>
Attributes
Animation Attributes
- Animation timing attributes
begin
,dur
,end
,min
,max
,restart
,repeatCount
,repeatDur
,fill
- Animation value attributes
calcMode
,values
,keyTimes
,keySplines
,from
,to
,by
- Other Animation attributes
- Most notably:
attributeName
,additive
,accumulate
- Animation event attributes
- Most notably:
onbegin
,onend
,onrepeat
Global attributes
- Core Attributes
- Most notably:
id
- Styling Attributes
class
,style
- Event Attributes
- Global event attributes, Document element event attributes
Usage notes
This element implements the SVGAnimateElement
interface.
Accessibility concerns
Blinking and flashing animation can be problematic for people with cognitive concerns such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Additionally, certain kinds of motion can be a trigger for Vestibular disorders, epilepsy, and migraine and Scotopic sensitivity.
Consider providing a mechanism for pausing or disabling animation, as well as using the Reduced Motion Media Query to create a complimentary experience for users who have expressed a preference for no animated experiences.
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
SVG Animations Level 2 The definition of '<animate>' in that specification. |
Editor's Draft | No change |
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 (Second Edition) The definition of '<animate>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
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