How To Stop Css Animation On Last Frame

CSS animations are a powerful tool for web designers and developers to create engaging and interactive experiences. However, sometimes it’s necessary to stop the animation on the last frame, rather than have it loop continuously. In this blog post, we will discuss how to achieve this effect using CSS.

Step 1: Define the Keyframes

First, we need to define the keyframes for our animation. Keyframes describe the different stages of the animation and their corresponding styles. In this example, we will create a simple fade-in animation.

The animation will start with an opacity of 0 and gradually increase to an opacity of 1. To define this behavior, we will use the @keyframes rule and specify the starting and ending styles.

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }
        

Step 2: Apply the Animation to an Element

Next, we need to apply the animation to a specific element on our webpage. To do this, we will use the animation property and set the animation name, duration, and other properties.

        .fadeInElement {
            animation-name: fadeIn;
            animation-duration: 3s;
        }
        

Step 3: Stop the Animation on the Last Frame

Now, we need to ensure that the animation stops on the last frame and does not loop. To achieve this, we will use the animation-fill-mode property and set it to forwards.

        .fadeInElement {
            animation-name: fadeIn;
            animation-duration: 3s;
            animation-fill-mode: forwards;
        }
        

Step 4: Test Your Animation

Finally, it’s time to test the animation on an element in your HTML. Add the class fadeInElement to the element you want to animate, and observe the results.

        <div class="fadeInElement">
            This element will fade in and remain visible after the animation finishes.
        </div>
        

And that’s it! You have successfully created a CSS animation that stops on the last frame. By using the animation-fill-mode property with a value of forwards, we can ensure that our animations remain at their final state after they have completed, creating a smooth and polished user experience.