One click, not a blank timeline
Magic reads the design and gives every element its own move, so you edit a finished first version instead of building from zero. Press again for a different take.
ALTERNATIVE · SVGATOR
SVG animation,
with a head start.
SVGator is a solid browser animator built around SVG, and it is the better choice for interactive SVG with code export. If what you want is your own design moving fast, as a file you can post or put on a website, Ilo Animation starts from a complete first take and works inside Illustrator too.
01 — THE DIFFERENCES
Where the two tools differ.
Inside Illustrator, or online
The same engine runs as a panel on your Illustrator layers and as a web app for SVG, .ai and PNG files. No export-import round trip.
28,864 animations, 40,431 shapes
Entrances, loops, exits, mask reveals and physics, plus shapes from 3D objects to characters, and 23,040 templates online.
All the formats
Animated SVG (CSS keyframes, no script), Lottie JSON, GIF, MP4 and WebM. Transparent backgrounds for SVG, Lottie, GIF and WebM.
When you need interactivity
Hover and click triggers, and SVG with JavaScript for developers, are SVGator's strength. ilo exports self-playing animations.
Try before you pay
Open and animate for free; exporting starts a 5-day trial with every feature and no card. No watermark on what you export.
Based on SVGator's public information in October 2026; features change, so check their site. SVGator is a trademark of its owner; ilo is not affiliated with it.
02 — QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Is there a free SVGator alternative?
Ilo Animation opens and animates SVGs for free in the browser. Exporting starts a 5-day free trial with every feature and no card; after that it is a paid plan.
Can I import the SVG files I already made?
Yes. Open any SVG with paths, groups and gradients; groups named in your design tool keep their names as timeline rows. Drop several SVGs to get several layers.
Does the animated SVG need JavaScript?
No. The animated SVG plays with CSS keyframes inside the file, in any modern browser, with no player and no script.
What does it cost?
From $19 a month after the trial; see pricing. Refundable within 72 hours.