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

  1. Choose a shape — Select text line, circle, or rectangle for the skeleton.
  2. Adjust size — Set width, height, and border radius using the sliders.
  3. Pick animation — Choose shimmer, pulse, or wave animation and adjust speed.
  4. Customize colors — Set base and highlight colors.
  5. 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.