googlearchive/flipjs

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FLIP.js is a small JavaScript helper library implementing the FLIP (First, Last, Invert, Play) animation technique, which remaps expensive property animations like width and top to cheap transform-based ones. It was created by a Google Chrome developer and is now archived, with GSAP's FLIP Plugin suggested as a modern alternative.

Use cases

• animate element position changes at 60fps
• smoothly transition layout changes like reordering lists
• animate width and height changes using transforms instead
• create shared-element style transitions between states
• integrate FLIP animations with GSAP playback and easing

When to choose

• you need a tiny dependency-free helper for transform-based FLIP animations
• you want to learn or prototype the FLIP technique
• you already use GSAP and want optional integration for playback and easing

When to avoid

• you need a maintained library with ongoing support
• you want modern Web Animations API or View Transitions API support
• you need framework integrations like React or Vue FLIP helpers
• you require advanced features beyond basic FLIP transitions

Facets

library · maturity abandoned

animation frontend web-development browser flip-technique css-transforms performance gsap-integration google-archive nodejs

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