=== neoAnimate - Impressive animation editor for neoDraw ===
Contributors: neoplugins
Donate link: https://neo-wp.com/donate/?ref=wp-org
Tags: animation, animate, effect, svg, gif, move, stop motion, stroke animations, video
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 26.6.15
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Fields for neoPlugins:
Plugin Name: neoAnimate
Author: <a href="https://neo-wp.com">neoWP</a>
Author Profile: neoplugins
Last Updated UTC: 2026-06-15 23:13:19
Last Updated Local: 2026-06-16 01:13:19 (Europe/Berlin)
Banner Low: https://neo-wp.com/wp-content/uploads/plugin-neo-animate-banner.svg
Banner High: https://neo-wp.com/wp-content/uploads/plugin-neo-animate-banner.svg

Make an impression with animated line-path effects!



== Description ==
### Make an impression with animated line-path effects! ###
Bring your neoDraw illustrations to life and wow your website visitors! In just a few clicks you can quickly and easily create SVG path stroke animations.
With neoAnimate your website becomes a unique attention magnet and stays memorable.

### 🏝️ Sandbox for neo Animate ###
Try neo Animate directly in the browser without needing to install it.

[→ Start sandbox](https://neo-wp.com/sandbox/?selected-plugin=neo-animate&ref=wp-org)


### 🚀️ Main Features of neo Animate ###
- ✅ SVG stroke effects for path animations
- ✅ Configurable triggers for scroll and hover animations
- ✅ Live preview of the animation while editing
- ✅ Easier to use and powerful animation frame editor
- ➡️ Impressive animation editor for neoDraw


### 🎉 Be the king of the neoUniverse ###
Get the ultimate bundle!

- 🗂️ **[neoLibrary](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-library/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Bring order to your media library and see where your images are used!
- ✏️ **[neoRename](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-rename/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Rename images efficiently and maximize SEO ranking!
- 🔄 **[neoReplace](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-replace/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Easy replacement via drag & drop!
- 🖇️ **[neoDuplicate](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-duplicate/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Duplicate images for SEO with page-specific ALT texts.
- 🚀 **[neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Optimize your image SEO by serving images at the resolution they are displayed in the browser.
- 🐌 **[neoLazy](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-lazy/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Best user experience thanks to delayed image loading!
- 🎨 **[neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Bring creative ideas to life with drawings directly in WordPress!
- 🎬 **[neoAnimate](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Make an impression with animated line-path effects!
- 🏃‍♂️ **[neoMotion](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-motion/?ref=wp-org)**<br>Make an impression with fascinating stop-motion animations!
- ✨ **[neoPlugins](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-plugins/?ref=wp-org)**<br>All free neoMedia plugins for WordPress.


### ❤️ Our drive ###
Feedback on neo Animate from WP pros that drives us every day:

• ... I especially liked the integration of scroll and hover animations that give my website that extra something.<br>*[Florens Bach](https://neo-wp.com/review/review-neo-animate-florens-bach-seo-agency/?ref=wp-org)* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• ... In the frontend the animation plays smoothly and draws attention. Unbelievable that something like this works directly in WordPress.<br>*[Florian Krines](https://neo-wp.com/review/review-neo-animate-florian-krines-knusper-photography/?ref=wp-org)* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

➔ [Read more reviews](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/?ref=wp-org#reviews)

**🎁 Help us make neo Animate even better!** Your opinion matters. ➔ [Send us feedback](https://neo-wp.com/rating/?ref=wp-org&selected-plugin=neo-animate)


### 🔮 A look into the future ###
We are constantly working on new features. Do you have wishes or suggestions? Then let us know!

➔ [Request another feature](https://neo-wp.com/feedback/?ref=wp-org)


### 🔍 Related Plugins ###
We learned from the best to develop the SVG Animation Plugin. If you are looking for an alternative to neo Animate, consider the following plugins:

- **Animated Text Block – Add Typing and Looping Text Effects** - Features: animated text, animation text block, text animation, text block
- **Ani-Mate Gutenberg Animation Extension** - Features: animation, aos, blocks, gutenberg
- **Animated Headline – Visual Composer (WPBakery Page Builder)** - Features: animated effect, Animation Effect, effect, WPBakery
- **Animate WP** - Features: animations, css


### 🤝️ Compatibility ###
The SVG Animation Plugin offers maximum compatibility:

- Tested from WordPress 6.2 and PHP 8.0. Optimized for WP 7.0.
- Multilingual support for e.g. English, German, …
- The SVG Animation Plugin integrates seamlessly into the WordPress backend and is compatible with WooCommerce.
- Compatible media file types: SVG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, AVIF, PNG, GIF, TIF, BMP, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI, MP3, WAV, PDF, TXT, ZIP, …
- The SVG Animation Plugin is compatible with all common page builders and has been tested with: Bricks, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Classic Editor, …


### 🛡️ Security & Performance ###
The SVG Animation Plugin keeps your data secure and your website fast:

- Regular updates for maximum reliability and security
- Productive testing of new plugin updates by WordPress experts
- Resource efficient for a fast WordPress backend
- SEO optimized for higher rankings in search engines
- Clean uninstallation without leftover database entries
- German security according to EU standards GDPR and DSGVO


### 🌍 Our community & support ###
We continuously develop the SVG Animation Plugin. If you have questions or problems we are here for you - in the WordPress forum or for Pro users on our website.

- **WordPress Forum:** [https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-animate](https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-animate)
- **Ideas & wishes:** [https://neo-wp.com/feedback/](https://neo-wp.com/feedback/?ref=wp-org#ref-page=plugin/neo-animate)
- **Free support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#free](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#free)
- **Pro support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#pro](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#pro)

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*neo Animate - Click. Click. Wow! - by neoWP*

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Technology knows no borders. We are proud that our software is used worldwide. animation • motion • effect • Animation • Bewegung • Effekt • animation • mouvement • effet • animación • movimiento • efecto • animazione • movimento • effetto • animatie • beweging • effect • uhuishaji • mwendo • athari • 动画 • 运动 • 效果 • アニメーション • 動き • 効果 • एनीमेशन • गति • प्रभाव



== Installation ==
### Help and Support ###
- **WordPress Forum:** [https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-animate](https://wp.org/support/plugin/neo-animate)
- **neo Animate** **Free Support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#free](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#free)
- **neo Animate** **Pro Support:** [https://neo-wp.com/contact/#pro](https://neo-wp.com/contact/?ref=wp-org#pro)


### Get Pro features ###
Find out what the [Pro version](https://neo-wp.com/pricing/?ref=wp-org) of neo Animate offers to unlock the full potential of your media. [➔ What the Pro version can do](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/?ref=wp-org)


### Installation & Activation ###
= Installation via the WordPress Plugin Directory =
- Open the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) > Plugins > Add New
- Search for “neo Animate” and click “Install Now.”
- After installation click “Activate.”
= Installation of neo Animate from the official neoWP website =
- Download the SVG Animation Plugin from the official website [neo-wp.com](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/?ref=wp-org).
- Open the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin > Activate Plugin
= Manual installation of neo Animate via FTP =
- Download the SVG Animation Plugin from the official website [neo-wp.com](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/?ref=wp-org).
- Unzip the ZIP file and upload the neo-animate folder via FTP to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
- Go to the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/) > Plugins > find “neo Animate” in the list and click “Activate.”
= After activating the SVG Animation Plugin =
- In the Side Bar of the [WordPress backend](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/administration-screens/), click “neoWP” to review and adjust the default options.
- Adjust the “neo Animate” settings to your individual requirements.


### Compatibility and requirements ###
= Minimum system requirements for the SVG Animation Plugin =
- [WordPress version](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/wordpress-versions/) 6.2 to 7.0
- [PHP version](https://php.watch/versions) 8.0 or higher
- [MySQL version](https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/handbook/compatibility/) 8.0 or higher
- Optimized for servers with [Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux) operating system (not Windows)
- Server memory limit: min. 128 MB
= Compatible plugins and tools for neo Animate =
The neo Animate plugin has been tested with: [Bricks](https://bricksbuilder.io/), [Elementor](https://elementor.com/), [Divi](https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/), [Beaver](https://www.wpbeaverbuilder.com/), [Oxygen](https://oxygenbuilder.com/), [Breakdance](https://breakdance.com/), [Gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/), [WP Fastest Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/), [LiteSpeed Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/litespeed-cache/), [WP Rocket](https://wp-rocket.me), [W3 Total Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/w3-total-cache/), [WP Super Cache](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-super-cache/), [WP-Optimize](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-optimize/), [Autoptimize](https://wordpress.org/plugins/autoptimize/), [Breeze](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breeze/), [Cache Enabler](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cache-enabler/)


### Legal notice for the SVG Animation Plugin ###
The plugin neo Animate is provided free of charge under the "GPLv2 or later" license and without warranty. Use is at your own risk; liability for damages is excluded. Users outside Germany are responsible for complying with local regulations. This plugin may process personal data as necessary for, for example, licensing through Freemius ([EULA](https://freemius.com/product/12083/neo-media/legal/eula/), [License Terms](https://freemius.com/product/license-activation/12083/neo-media/), [Opt-In Information](https://freemius.com/product/opt-in/12083/neo-media/), [Privacy Policy](https://freemius.com/privacy/)), updates, and secure operation. <br>You can find details in the [full privacy policy](https://neo-wp.com/privacy-policy-plugins/?ref=wp-org).



== Frequently Asked Questions ==
### Features of neo Animate ###
**Which features are included in the plugin?**

The most important features of the SVG Animation plugin are:

- ✅ Simple path animation for SVG drawings
- ✅ Triggers for scroll and hover animations
- ✅ Live preview of stroke-line effects
- ✅ Simple and powerful animation frame editor

### neoDraw - Transfer drawings ###
**How can I transfer drawings created with neoDraw to another website?**

Drawings created with [neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/) can be downloaded like regular images as **SVG or PNG files** and uploaded to another WordPress instance. For SVG upload to work, it must either be enabled manually or the [neoLibrary](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-library/) must be used for the upload. The drawings can **still be edited with neoDraw after upload** because the drawing data is embedded in both the SVG and PNG formats.

### neoDraw - Export drawing ###
**Can I export neoDraw drawings as PNG files?**

**Yes**, drawings created with [neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/) can be downloaded as **PNG files** via the [neoLibrary](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-library/). All drawing data is embedded as metadata directly into the PNG file. Despite the pixel-based format, this allows the **complete restoration of the original SVG** including all editable drawing elements. If such a PNG file is later reuploaded with neoLibrary, it is automatically converted back into an SVG file that can be edited with neoDraw.

### neoDraw - File format ###
**In what format are neoDraw drawings saved?**

Drawings created with [neoDraw](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/) are stored in the WordPress media library as [vector graphics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics) in the [SVG format](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SVG) - just like regular images. In the file system these SVG files sit alongside the other images in the WordPress media library. Therefore, all drawings created with neoDraw can still be used after uninstalling the plugin.

All editor drawing data, including embedded images and animations from [neoAnimate](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/) & [neoMotion](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-motion/), are stored directly in the SVG file. This keeps the drawing fully editable even after downloading and reuploading - for example on another WordPress instance. In the frontend the SVG files are treated like ordinary images.

For maximum performance the [neoOptimize](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/) plugin removes the editor data from the SVG files when they are served and converts embedded raster images to the efficient [WebP format](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebP).

### neoDraw - Drawings without Pro ###
**What happens to my drawings and animations without Pro?**

If you no longer use a Pro license, your existing **drawings and animations remain fully intact** and continue to work in the frontend.

The Pro features inside the drawings (for example advanced animation settings) cannot be edited without a license. Displaying and exporting is still possible because your drawings are stored as regular SVG files.

If you later switch back to neoPro, all Pro features are immediately available again without restrictions.

### Neo universe ###
**What is the neoUniverse?**

The **neoUniverse** is more than just a collection of plugins. It is your complete **toolbox for all media challenges** in WordPress. It currently includes ten specialized plugins: [**neoLibrary**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-library/), [**neoRename**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-rename/), [**neoReplace**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-replace/), [**neoDuplicate**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-duplicate/), [**neoOptimize**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-optimize/), [**neoLazy**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-lazy/), [**neoDraw**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-draw/), [**neoAnimate**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-animate/) and [**neoMotion**](https://neo-wp.com/plugin/neo-motion/). They work seamlessly together, are perfectly coordinated and cover all areas around media management, SEO and performance. Whether renaming images, replacing files, optimizing SEO, enabling lazy load or drawing and animating content. The neoUniverse makes your media workflow noticeably simpler and more efficient. And the best part: the neoUniverse keeps expanding. New tools and features make your WordPress day-to-day even better.

### Downloading with Safari ###
**Why is only a folder shown when downloading?**

**If you use Safari**, your Mac may automatically unzip the ZIP file. Instead of the ZIP file you then only get the unzipped folder. You cannot upload this directly to WordPress.

Solution: Open **Safari preferences** and disable the option **”Open safe files after downloading”**. After that the ZIP file remains as you need it.

Exact details are shown in the video titled ”How to disable Safari auto extract for ZIP files when downloading WordPress plugins” on YouTube.

### More questions ###
**I have more questions. Can you help me?**

**Sure!** You can contact us at any time via our [support page](https://neo-wp.com/support/#free) with your questions. **We will reply shortly.**



== Screenshots ==
1. neo Animate - Trigger to start SVG animations depending on visibility, scroll position, mouse position, hover or continuous playback
2. neo Animate - Screenshot neoAnimate - Animation editor for neoDraw drawings with settings like start trigger and animation duration



== Changelog ==
Show full changelog: [https://neo-wp.com/changelog/?ref=wp-org#neo-animate](https://neo-wp.com/changelog/?ref=wp-org#neo-animate)

- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Save neoDraw drawings as SVG in the WordPress media library
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Import existing SVG images into neoDraw and save as a new drawing
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Show neoDraw button on media library attachment edit pages
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Provide neoDraw block for Gutenberg
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Insert neoDraw button in the Classic Editor
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Provide neoDraw actions in the WordPress media selector
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Edit neoDraw files directly from the media library grid view
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Edit neoDraw files directly from the media library list view
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: neoDraw control integrated into Elementor
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: neoDraw integrated into new Atomic image widgets in Elementor
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Optionally enable SVG uploads for neoDraw
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: neoDraw integrated into Bricks
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoDraw: Excalidraw integrated as a drawing surface in WordPress
- 2026-06-11 Improvement - neoDraw: neoDraw editor available in German
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoAnimate: Add select play and delete animation frames in a timeline
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoAnimate: Set animation duration per frame
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoAnimate: Support timing modes Synchronized Delayed Overlapping Sequential and Immediate
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoAnimate: Triggers for visibility scroll position mouse position hover and loop
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoAnimate: Create and edit animations directly from neoDraw
- 2026-06-11 Feature     - neoAnimate: Make neoAnimate available in the neoDraw editor
- 2026-06-05 Improvement - neoLog: Improved logs
- 2026-06-04 Fix         - neoGlobal: Compatibility with caching plugins such as WP Super Cache ensured
- 2026-06-04 Improvement - neoGlobal: Stay on plugin page after installation instead of redirecting
- 2026-05-26 Improvement - neowp: WordPress 7 compatibility ensured
- 2026-05-26 Feature     - neoSettings: Toggle to link neoWP under Settings and hide the large menu item
- 2026-05-20 Fix         - neoGlobal: Cachebust works on localhost
- 2026-04-10 Feature     - neoReset: Button to reset tutorial notices
- 2026-04-03 Improvement - neoReset: Clear dropdown for different plugin reset options
- 2026-04-02 Improvement - neoSettings: Settings organized and grouped per plugin
- 2026-04-02 Improvement - neoSettings: Improved accessibility of the settings page
- 2026-03-25 Improvement - neoManagerInstaller: Enable and disable individual plugin modules via neoSettings
- 2026-03-21 Improvement - neoFreemius: Contact via settings page consolidated into support link
- 2026-03-21 Improvement - neoManagerInstaller: Plugin list is now collapsible
- 2026-03-03 Feature     - neoImageCachebust: Update renamed images in Bricks, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg and Classic Editor using cachebust.
- 2026-01-30 Improvement - neowp: Improved handling of the font size set in browser settings
- 2026-01-30 Improvement - neoGlobal: Secure log folder name derived from WP secret key
- 2026-01-28 Improvement - neoLog: Consolidation of all logs into an additional log file
- 2026-01-16 Fix         - neoGlobal: Fixed issue with settings cards not showing sporadically
- 2026-01-16 Improvement - neoGlobal: Settings page loads faster due to optimized loading behavior of plugin icons
- 2026-01-15 Improvement - neoGlobal: Switches that are on but disabled get a slight green tint
- 2026-01-15 Fix         - neoGlobal: Sporadically missing plugin icons in neoManager now reliably displayed
- 2026-01-14 Fix         - neoGlobal: Robustness against PHP-protected folders due to php.ini open_basedir setting
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoSettings: Settings page for neoWP
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoReset: Implementation of neoReset
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoFreemius: Freemius integration
- 2026-01-01 Feature     - neoManagerInstaller: Implementation of neoManager
- 2023-03-12 Birthday    - neowp: Founding of neoWP
- 2023-03-12 Birthday    - neoDraw: Birthday of the idea of neoDraw
- 2023-03-12 Feature     - neoAnimate: Birthday of the idea of neoAnimate
