CSS Transition Generator

Configure CSS transitions with hover preview.

Transition 1

property

duration

timing-function

delay

Live Preview — hover the box

Hover me

Generated CSS

.element {
  transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;
}

.element:hover {
  /* apply your hover styles here */
}

About This Tool

The CSS Transition Generator lets you configure the transition shorthand property by setting the target property, duration, timing function, and delay. The interactive preview lets you hover a sample element to see exactly how the transition behaves before copying the code.

CSS transitions create smooth state changes between two CSS values, triggered by pseudo-classes like :hover, :focus, or class changes via JavaScript. Unlike animations, transitions require a trigger event — they move between a base state and a new state.

How to Use

Select the CSS property to transition (or use all).
Set the duration — how long the transition takes (e.g., 0.3s).
Choose a timing function to control the acceleration curve.
Optionally add a delay before the transition starts.
Hover the preview box to see the effect live.
Click Copy and paste into your CSS.

Use Cases

Developers use transitions for button hover effects, card scale-up on hover, and smooth color changes in navigation links. Transitions improve perceived performance by making state changes feel intentional. Form designers use them for input focus styles — a subtle border color or shadow transition. Sidebar and drawer components use width/transform transitions to slide in and out.

FAQ

What is the difference between transition and animation? — Transitions react to a state change (like hover); animations run automatically or on a loop using keyframes.
Can I transition multiple properties? — Yes. Click Add transition to add multiple property rules separated by commas.
Which properties can be transitioned? — Most properties with numeric values can be transitioned: opacity, color, transform, dimensions, and more. Properties like display cannot be transitioned.