Create presentations with smart animations using Excalidraw
I often create presentations where elements need to move (animate) from one slide to the next. This is great for explaining algorithms, workflows, or anything that benefits from dynamic visuals. I used to rely on Figma prototypes with smart animations for this, but I wanted a way to do it in Excalidraw—maybe even more conveniently. So I made an Excalidraw fork which helps you present "frames" and interpolates animations between them. Video demo (detecting cycles in a graph): https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/62033fca-03ca-489... Instructions, tips, and…
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This Excalidraw fork adds animation capabilities for creating presentations where visual elements move between slides. It automatically interpolates animations between frames, making it easier to explain algorithms, workflows, and processes that benefit from dynamic visuals. Users define keyframes within Excalidraw and the tool handles the smooth transitions between them, offering a more convenient alternative to building animated prototypes in other design tools.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
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I often create presentations where elements need to move (animate) from one slide to the next. This is great for explaining algorithms, workflows, or anything that benefits from dynamic visuals. I used to rely on Figma prototypes with smart animations for this, but I wanted a way to do it in Excalidraw—maybe even more conveniently. So I made an Excalidraw fork which helps you present "frames" and interpolates animations between them. Video demo (detecting cycles in a graph): https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/62033fca-03ca-489... Instructions, tips, and current limitations: https://github.com/excalidraw-smart-presentation/excalidraw-... Try it: https://excalidraw-smart-presentation.github.io/ Personal plug: I'm also currently looking for a full-time job. If you know of any opportunities or can refer me, I'd really appreciate it.
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