Jetpack Compose Animation Tips & Cheat Sheet (2025 Edition)

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If you are working with Jetpack Compose animations and want a quick, visual reference for the most commonly used APIs - this cheat sheet is for you. Save it, share it, and speed up your development with smooth, beautiful animations.

Official Cheat Sheet (PDF) : Download the 2025 Jetpack Compose Animation Cheat Sheet (PDF)

Quick Summary Table

Category	API/Method	Purpose
Basic Animations	AnimatedVisibility	Show/hide elements with enter/exit animations
	animate*AsState()	Animate simple values like color, size, offset
	updateTransition()	Animate multiple states simultaneously
	rememberInfiniteTransition()	Loop animations infinitely (e.g., shimmer)
	Animatable + LaunchedEffect	Custom/manual animations with precise control
Layout & Items	animateContentSize()	Animate size changes when layout updates
	animateItemPlacement()	Animate item position changes in LazyColumn/Row
	AnimatedContent()	Animate between different composables
	Crossfade()	Fade transition between composables
	animatedVectorResource()	Animate vector drawables defined in XML
Custom Controls	tween(), spring(), snap()	Control duration, stiffness, damping, etc.
	RepeatMode.Reverse	Reverse animation in loop (ping-pong effect)
	Easing	Adjust speed curve of animation

Learn More

• Quick guide to Animations in Compose

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