Introduction 

In this blog, we will learn how to loop animations in Google slides so that you can create smooth, attractive presentations that will keep your audiences hooked from start to finish. Animations add an invigorating energy to any Google slide presentation. Whether you are showcasing a product demo or highlighting important points, having an interactive and attractive animation play continuously in loop can make your 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:

  1. Keep visual content engaging during long presentations.
  2. Highlight important elements like headlines or call-to-actions repeatedly.
  3. Make digital signage or kiosk slideshows more dynamic.
  4. Help with teaching or tutorials where repetition supports understanding.
  5. Enhance mood or aesthetic through subtle motion. For example - 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 the same animations for the same object. For instance, I want to spin endlessly for the rectangle below. Here are the steps : 

  • Step 1 :  Create an object on your slide. An object can be a Shape, a Text box, or an Image etc.
  • Step 2 :  Click Insert > Animation. It brings up a right side panel Transitions in Slides.
  • Step 3 : Select the object you created.
  • Step 4 : Create a start Spin animation. Click + Add animation in the Transitions panel. Create a start Spin animation
  • Step 5 : Select Spin from the drop down list. And select On click. This initiates your animation when you click the object.
  • Step 6 : Create 2nd Spin animation. Click + Add animation again. Select Spin from the drop down animation list. This time, select After previous.
  • Step 7 : Repeat step 6, and create another N same animation. It ensures the animation runs continuously.
    create another N same animation
  • Step 8 : Click Play.
  • Step 9 : Click the object you created.
  • Step 10 : You will see the spinning rectangle.spinning rectangle image

Animation via GIF

An alternative to insert an endless animation is to insert a GIF.

  • Slides support GIF natively and most GIF online will loop infinitely. Inserting a GIF is no different from an image. It's in the 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.GIF via numerous third party GIF Maker tools. This will cost you more time if you are new to it.

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

Hopefully with the help of this article you have understood how to loop animations in Google slides. Do follow all the steps in the correct order and you will face any problem in creating or looping animations in Google slides. Feel free to ask your questions and queries in the comment section below, we will respond to it as soon as possible. Don't forget to check out other relevant articles.


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