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Life & fun · February 28, 2021

Svgasm – SVG animation from single GIF using tracer

SVG animation from multiple SVGs or single GIF using tracer - tomkwok/svgasm

Svgasm – SVG animation from single GIF using tracer launched on February 28, 2021 with 49 votes, #1,079 of 3,133 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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In plain words

Svgasm is a tool that converts single GIF files into SVG animations. It uses tracing technology to transform animated GIFs into scalable vector graphics format. The tool is designed for anyone needing to convert pixel-based animations into vector form, making animations smaller and more flexible for web use. It launched as an open-source project on GitHub, making it freely available for users who want to work with both GIF and SVG formats.

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