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Figma plugin#1 in GIF & Video

Motion

Animate UI in Figma. Export to video, GIF, SVG.

by Pavel Babkin

users
367K
likes
5.6K
saves
152K
comments
812
Free + paid featuresWorks inFigma Design
Price
Free + paid features
Latest version
v596 · Jun 11, 2026
First published
Sep 21, 2020
Publisher
Pavel Babkin
Features

What Motion does

Summarised from Pavel Babkin's description on the Figma Community.

  • 1. Automatic recording of all canvas changes

    Turn on the "Record" button in Motion and follow the instructions.

  • 2. Using animation presets

    Select a layer, and the presets panel will appear in Motion. Choose any preset you like.

  • 3. Manual animation

    Use keyframes, paths, and links for advanced animations.

  • For Beginners and Professionals

    Whether you're a beginner or a professional, Motion is a powerful and easy-to-use tool.

  • Automatic Recording

    Record your animation with just a few clicks.

  • Animation presets

    Choose from nearly 100 ready-made animation presets for quick and easy motion effects.

  • Keyframes

    Animate almost any layer property with precise keyframe control.

  • Paths

    Move objects along a custom path for smooth animations.

  • Manifest

    Animations

    A quick action you can run from the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K).

On this page
Overview

About Motion

Motion is a free + paid features Figma plugin published by Pavel Babkin in 2020. It works in Figma Design and has 366,721 users and 5,566 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #1 in GIF & Video and #4 in Animation on our lists.

In the developer's words

Animate micro-interactions, transitions, and UI states directly on your Figma canvas.

🔥 No After Effects. No switching tools — just fast, simple UI animation inside Figma.

🎬 Animate micro-interactions, transitions, and UI states

🎬 Create hover effects, button animations, and flows

🎬 Export animations as Video, GIF, APNG, SVG, and more

😊 Work directly on your Figma canvas — no switching tools

🤝 Share animations with your team instantly

More than 350K+ users already us it! 🎉

💡 How to use it

There are three ways to animate, and you can mix them however you like!

1. Automatic recording of all canvas changes

Turn on the "Record" button in Motion and follow the instructions.

2. Using animation presets

Select a layer, and the presets panel will appear in Motion. Choose any preset you like.

3. Manual animation

Use keyframes, paths, and links for advanced animations.

Check our documentation for more details.

📖 Documentation

Quick Start Guide

Animation Examples

🔦 Features

For Beginners and Professionals

Whether you're a beginner or a professional, Motion is a powerful and easy-to-use tool. It offers various animation tools, allowing you to choose the one that suits your needs for any type of animation.

Automatic Recording

Record your animation with just a few clicks. Turn on the option, make changes on the canvas, move the time handle forward, make more changes, and click play to see the result.

Animation presets

Choose from nearly 100 ready-made animation presets for quick and easy motion effects.

Keyframes

Animate almost any layer property with precise keyframe control.

Paths

Move objects along a custom path for smooth animations.

Links

Create advanced animations with depenedent objects.

Export to Multiple Formats

Save your animations as GIF, Video, APNG, SVG, and more.

Team Collaboration

Share your Figma file with edit permissions to let your team view and play animations.

🙋‍♂️ FAQ

What can I animate with Motion?

The short answer is literally everything. There are no limits. You can animate interfaces, apps, websites, landing pages, promo videos, games, social media, micro-interactions, ads, Instagram stories, and YouTube shorts. The possibilities are endless!

Why Motion and not other tools?

Motion is one of the most powerful animation tools for Figma. Plus, you never have to leave Figma—no switching windows or syncing with external apps. It's seamless and efficient!

What is Automatic Recording?

Create animations just like designing! Move the time handle, make changes in Figma, and repeat. Motion records everything—just hit Play when you're done!

Which export formats does Motion support?

  1. GIF – Great for short, looping animations.
  2. Video (MP4/WebM) – High quality, small file size, ideal for social media.
  3. APNG – Animated PNG with full transparency.
  4. Animated SVG – Best for web animations.
  5. CSS – Lightweight animations for websites.
  6. JSON – Perfect for developers.
  7. PNG Sprite – A sequence of frames in one file.
  8. PNG Frames – Individual frames for custom use.

How do I share animations with my team?

Anyone with edit access to your file can view and modify animations. To prevent changes, you can lock animations for other users.

What should I do if I have a problem?

You can always reach out via email or any of our social media channels. We strive to assist our users 24/7.

🌍 Contact

You can always reach out to us at figmamotionplugin@gmail.com.

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Changelog

What's new

Version 596 · released Jun 11, 2026

The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.

Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Motion can only connect to the 3 domains declared in its manifest: motionplugin.com, motionplugin.com.kz and *.figma.com.

  • motionplugin.com
  • motionplugin.com.kz
  • *.figma.com

Extra permissions

  • Reads your Figma name and avatar

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Motion ranks

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FAQ

Motion FAQ

What does Motion do?

Animate UI in Figma. Export to video, GIF, SVG. It's a Figma plugin by Pavel Babkin that runs in Figma Design.

Is Motion free?

Motion is free to install, but some features are unlocked through a paid plan on the developer's site.

Is Motion safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Motion can only connect to the 3 domains declared in its manifest: motionplugin.com, motionplugin.com.kz and *.figma.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Motion?

Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Motion?

By user count, the closest alternatives are Export to GIF/Video, GIF Export by Appcano and Animated Gif Maker. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for gif & video.

For developers

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