How to Animate Frames in Figma
- George Apostolov
How to Animate Frames in Figma: step-by-step guide
Head over to the right-side panel and tap the 'Prototype' tab.
After that, select the frames you want to animate.
Hover your mouse cursor over the frame you wish to use as the starting point. Subsequently, click the 'Add' icon and drag it to the frame on the other side.
Specify your preferred Trigger, Action, and Destination.
Finally, click the drop-down menu next to 'Animation' and select the specific animation you prefer to use.
After completing these steps, the animation effect will be added to the selected frames.
Quick answer: To animate frames in Figma, open the Prototype tab on the right-side panel and select your frames. Next, click the Add icon on the starting frame and drag it to the destination frame. Finally, configure your Trigger, Action, Destination, and select your preferred animation from the drop-down menu.
About this Figma tutorial
Animate frames in Figma by linking them in the Prototype tab, setting your triggers and actions, and choosing an animation style. This guide shows how to animate Frames in Figma in 6 steps, starting with "Head over to the right-side panel and tap the 'Prototype' tab" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the animation effect will be added to the selected frames". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Figma interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to animate Frames in Figma?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Figma data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Figma. Related guides: How to Bend the Text in Figma, How to Blur Layers in Figma and How to capture landing pages to Figma using Web to Figma. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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