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CSS Ripple Effect Designer

Design and preview material-style ripple animations using only CSS. Customize ripple size, color, opacity, and duration. Copy the CSS code instantly and apply it to buttons, icons, or any interactive UI elements.

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CSS Ripple Effect Designer

Create and customize material design ripple effects with real-time preview

Animation Properties

Duration 600ms
Size 4

Colors

Ripple Color #3498db
Background #ffffff
Border Color #dddddd
Border Width 1px

Effect Type

Preview

Generated Code

How to Use This Tool

  1. Adjust the animation properties (duration, size, and timing function)
  2. Customize the colors for the ripple and background
  3. Choose between fill or border effect types
  4. Click the preview button to see the ripple effect in action
  5. Copy the generated CSS and JavaScript code for your project

Implementation Notes

  • The ripple effect requires a relatively positioned container with overflow: hidden
  • For best results, apply to buttons or clickable elements
  • The JavaScript handles positioning the ripple at the click location
  • Adjust the size and duration to match your design needs

Browser Support

The ripple effect works in all modern browsers. For older browsers, consider adding vendor prefixes for the animation properties (-webkit-, -moz-, -ms-, -o-).

Key Features

Material-Style Ripple

Simulate water ripple interaction for buttons, links, and icons.

Custom Color & Opacity

Choose the ripple color and adjust its transparency for subtle or bold effects.

Adjustable Speed & Scale

Control the ripple's duration, delay, and expansion scale for perfect UX timing.

Click or Hover Triggers

Choose whether the effect is triggered by a click, hover, or focus event.

One-Click CSS Export

Copy the full CSS (and optional HTML snippet) with one click for quick integration.

Frequently Asked Questions

A ripple effect is a visual animation that radiates from the point of interaction, mimicking the movement of water, commonly seen in Material Design.

Yes! The tool generates pure CSS code using pseudo-elements, animations, and keyframes — no JavaScript required.

Absolutely. You can control the scale, duration, and even add delay to customize the experience.

Yes. You can apply the ripple effect to any HTML element including cards, icons, or divs.

Yes, the CSS Ripple Effect Designer is completely free and requires no sign-up or installation.

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