CSS
CSS AnimationsCSS Animations
CSS animations move and change elements over time.
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BeginnerLast Updated
Jun 15, 2026Version
v1.0.0Introduction
CSS creates smooth, complex animations without needing JavaScript. Developers define a sequence of styles inside keyframes. The browser then automatically calculates the frames needed to transition the element from start to finish.
Example
Example
Key Points
- The `@keyframes` rule defines the animation stages.
- The `animation-name` links the element to the keyframes.
- The `animation-duration` sets the total runtime.
- The `animation-iteration-count` makes it loop.