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SVG Animation Preview

Play animated SVGs to validate timing, easing, and loops before handoff. Ideal for motion QA and design reviews. Open SVG files online and start processing right away.

Drag & drop your SVG file

or click to browse, or paste SVG code

Accepts .svg files only
Paste SVG code with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V

Why Use Our SVG Animation Preview?

SMIL and CSS Playback

The SVG animation preview supports common SMIL and CSS animation patterns, including keyTimes, keySplines, and transform animations. It gives you a reliable preview that matches modern browser behavior, so what you review is what users see.

Loop and Inspect

Replay segments to evaluate pacing and easing. The SVG animation preview lets you pause, restart, and loop quickly, making it easier to judge micro-interactions and compare alternate timing without editing the source.

Timing Checks

Check durations, delays, and staggered sequences at a glance. The SVG animation preview helps you spot timing drift across multiple elements so you can correct jank before QA.

Frame Export

Export still frames for documentation, QA, or review threads. The export flow captures key poses without recreating screenshots in design tools or rebuilding the animation in another app.

Safe Preview

Rendering is local, so you can test proprietary assets without uploads. The SVG animation preview performs in the browser and keeps files on-device for security and speed.

Secure by Default

Scripts and unsafe tags are stripped before playback. This keeps the preview environment safe while still allowing legitimate animation elements to run.

How to Preview SVG Animations

1

Upload Your SVG

Drag and drop or paste markup. The SVG animation preview loads the file instantly and prepares the timeline for playback and inspection. Open SVG files online and start processing right away.

2

Preview the Motion

Press play, loop, or scrub to inspect motion. Use the SVG animation preview controls to verify easing, delays, and alignment frame by frame. Toggle looping to compare rhythm across iterations.

3

Export Frames

Capture key frames or a short sequence for review. The SVG animation preview export is useful for QA checklists, bug reports, and design approvals.

SVG Animation Preview FAQ

Does the SVG animation preview support SMIL and CSS animations?
Yes. The SVG animation preview handles common SMIL animate and animateTransform elements plus CSS keyframes applied inside the SVG. If a browser can play the animation, the SVG animation preview should mirror it closely. For advanced scripting or external dependencies, results may vary, so testing in target browsers is still recommended. If your animation depends on external CSS, inline the styles so timing matches. For font-based motion, convert text to paths to avoid font loading differences.
Can I export frames from SVG animation preview?
Yes. Use SVG animation preview to capture still frames that represent key poses or milestones. The SVG animation preview export is helpful for QA, documentation, and feedback threads where static images are easier to review than video. You can re-run exports after timing tweaks to compare iterations. Exporting a few timestamps can also create a simple storyboard for stakeholders.
Does the SVG animation preview run scripts inside the SVG?
No. The SVG animation preview strips scripts and unsafe tags before rendering. This keeps the SVG animation preview safe for shared files and prevents unexpected behavior while you evaluate motion and timing. If you need to evaluate script-driven animation, test in a controlled local environment instead.
Is the SVG uploaded to a server?
No. The SVG animation preview runs locally in your browser, so files remain on your device. That makes the SVG animation preview suitable for confidential assets, unreleased product animations, or client work that cannot be uploaded. This is especially useful for NDA files and internal product demos.
Do external styles or fonts affect playback?
External stylesheets may not load inside a standalone SVG, so class-based animations can appear static. Inline your CSS for consistent playback, or embed styles in the SVG. If you depend on web fonts, consider converting text to paths or embedding the font to avoid fallback rendering.
Why does my animation not play?
If SVG animation preview shows a static image, confirm that the animation uses SMIL or CSS supported by your browser. Some SMIL features are disabled in older browsers. Check for missing attributes, invalid syntax, or selectors that do not match. Also look for display none, zero opacity, or clipped layers that hide elements. The SVG animation preview mirrors browser behavior, so a fix in the SVG usually resolves it.
Can I optimize before previewing?
Yes. If your file is large, run an optimization pass first and then reopen it in SVG animation preview. A lighter file can load faster and make the SVG animation preview controls feel more responsive without changing how the animation looks. Optimization can also remove unused metadata and make sharing easier.
Is SVG Animation Preview free to use with no download?
Yes. SVG Animation Preview is free to use in your browser. No downloads or installation are required.
Do I need an account to use SVG Animation Preview?
No. SVG Animation Preview works instantly in the browser without sign-up, and files stay local.

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