SVG vs GIF vs Lottie vs Video: Which Should You Use?
Compare SVG, GIF, Lottie and video for web animations. Learn use cases, performance, accessibility and quick code examples to pick the right format for UI, email, and hero scenes.
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Scroll-Triggered SVG Animation: Where to Start
Learn where to start with scroll-triggered SVG animation. Compare IntersectionObserver, native CSS scroll-driven animations, and GSAP ScrollTrigger for beginner-friendly SVG effects.
Building a Logo Reveal with SVG
Learn how to build a logo reveal with SVG using line drawing, clip-path wipes, and staged animation. A practical guide to creating clean, modern brand motion.
CSS vs GSAP for SVG: How to Choose
Compare CSS and GSAP for SVG animation. Learn when CSS is enough, when GSAP is the better choice, and how to choose the right tool for your project.
Intro to GSAP for SVG Animation
Learn the basics of GSAP for SVG animation. Discover how tweens and timelines work, when to use GSAP instead of CSS, and how to create your first SVG animation.
Accessible SVG: title, desc, and aria-hidden Explained
Learn how to make SVG accessible by understanding title, desc, role="img", aria-labelledby, and aria-hidden. A beginner-friendly guide with practical examples.
How to Respect prefers-reduced-motion
Learn how to respect prefers-reduced-motion with practical CSS and JavaScript techniques. Reduce problematic SVG and UI animation while keeping interfaces clear and polished.
SVG Animation Performance Best Practices
Learn SVG animation performance best practices, from animating transform and opacity to optimizing SVG files and avoiding costly rendering work for smoother motion.
Hover Animations for SVG Icons
Learn how to create hover animations for SVG icons with CSS. Discover simple effects using transform, transition, and hover states to make your UI feel more polished.
How SVG Line Drawing Animation Works
Learn how SVG line drawing animation works using stroke-dasharray and stroke-dashoffset. A simple beginner-friendly guide with example code and clear explanations.
Your First SVG Animation with CSS
Learn how to create your first SVG animation with CSS. This beginner-friendly tutorial shows a simple example and explains the basics step by step.