CSS Skeleton Screen Generator
Generate CSS skeleton loading placeholders with shimmer animation for text, circles, and rectangles.
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What is a CSS Skeleton Screen?
A skeleton screen is a UI placeholder that shows the layout of a page while content is loading. It improves perceived performance by giving users immediate visual feedback that something is happening.
This tool features:
- Three animation types — Shimmer (sweeping gradient), Pulse (opacity fade), and Wave (sliding highlight).
- Customizable shapes — Text lines, circles (avatars), and rectangles (images/cards).
- Full color control — Base and highlight colors for the skeleton effect.
- Presets — Common layout patterns like card, profile, article, and table.
How to Use
- Choose a shape — Select text line, circle, or rectangle for the skeleton.
- Adjust size — Set width, height, and border radius using the sliders.
- Pick animation — Choose shimmer, pulse, or wave animation and adjust speed.
- Customize colors — Set base and highlight colors.
- Copy the CSS — Click Copy CSS to export the generated styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between shimmer, pulse, and wave?
Shimmer uses a sweeping gradient across the element. Pulse fades the opacity in and out. Wave slides a highlight bar from left to right. Each creates a different loading feel.
Can I use multiple skeleton shapes together?
Yes. Generate each shape separately, then combine the CSS classes in your HTML. Use different containers for different layout sections.