Introduction

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to loop animations in Google Slides so you can create smooth, eye-catching presentations that keep your audience engaged from start to finish. Animations add life and interactivity to any Google Slides presentation. Whether you’re showcasing a product demo, highlighting key points, or designing digital signage, having your animations play in a continuous loop can make the content more engaging. However, Google Slides doesn’t natively support looping individual animations.

Users are increasingly looking for creative workarounds to simulate animation loops within their slideshows — especially with the rise of remote presentations, interactive kiosks, and online learning. This blog covers how to loop animation in Google Slides using a few smart hacks like inserting GIFs, repeating animations manually, or looping the entire slideshow.

Let’s explore each method step-by-step and help you master loop animation Google Slides without needing external tools or code.

Why Looping Animations Matter in Google Slides

Looping animations can:

  • Keep visual content engaging during long presentations.
  • Highlight important elements like headlines or call-to-actions repeatedly.
  • Make digital signage or kiosk slideshows more dynamic.
  • Help with teaching or tutorials where repetition supports understanding.
  • Enhance mood or aesthetic through subtle motion (e.g., background GIF loops).

Whether you're a marketer, educator, or software professional, understanding how to loop animation in Google Slides can take your visual storytelling to the next level.

Loop Animation via a Hack

But there is a workaround (I like workarounds). It's simple: make a list of same animations for the same object. For instance, I want to spin endlessly for the rectangle below. Here are the steps,

  1. Create an object on your slide. An object can be a Shape, a Text box, or an Image etc.
  2. Click Insert > Animation. It brings up a right side panel Transitions in Slides.
  3. Select the object you created.
  4. Create a start Spin animation. Click + Add animation in the Transitions panel. Select Spin from the drop down list. And select On click. This initiates your animation when you click the object.
    Set a start animation in Slides
  5. Create 2nd Spin animation. Click + Add animation again. Select Spin from the drop down animation list. This time, select After previous.
  6. Repeat the step 5, and create another N same animations. It ensures the animation runs continuously.
    Make animation looping in Slides
  7. Click Play.
  8. Click the object you created.
  9. You will see the spinning rectangle.
Google Slides Loop Animation
Google Slides Loop Animation

Animation via GIF

An alternative to insert an endless animation is to insert a GIF. Slides supports GIF natively and most GIF online will loop infinitely. Inserting a GIF is no different from an image. It's in menu Insert > Image > Upload from computer.

A fast way to express your idea is to search existing animations made by others. A popular GIF site is giphy.com.

To create your own GIF, screen record your non-loop animation and create a loop GIF via numerous third party GIF Maker tools. This will cost you more time if you are new to it.

Bouncing ball
Happy bouncing 🙂

Best Practices for Loop Animation Google Slides

  • Keep Loops Short: Long loops may slow down or stutter in browser presentations.
  • Test in Present Mode: Ensure your animations or GIFs work as expected before going live.
  • Use Layers: Overlay static content over looping backgrounds for a sleek design.
  • Optimize for Performance: Avoid large GIF files that may lag on slower networks.

Conclusion

Although Google Slides doesn’t offer native loop animation support, you can still achieve powerful looping effects using smart workarounds like GIFs, repeated animations, and slideshow publishing. Now that you know how to loop animation in Google Slides, try combining multiple methods to bring your presentations to life.
Try it now — create a slide, insert a Google Slides GIF loop, and test it in presentation mode. You’ll be amazed at the dynamic vibe it adds!

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