FLUTTER ECOSYSTEM

animated_background

Animated Backgrounds for Flutter. Easily extended to paint whatever you want on the canvas.

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Latest version
2.0.0
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Overview

A Flutter package for creating animated backgrounds with customizable canvas painting. It enables developers to easily implement dynamic visual effects such as flowing gradients, particle systems, or custom animations directly on the screen's background. The package is designed to be extensible, allowing users to define their own drawing logic using the Canvas API. Ideal for enhancing app aesthetics with minimal code, it supports all major platforms including mobile, web, and desktop.

Use cases
  • Creating immersive splash screens
  • Adding dynamic UI backgrounds
  • Enhancing game or app intros
  • Designing visually rich landing pages
  • Implementing animated gradient overlays
Key features
  • Extensible canvas drawing
  • Smooth animation performance
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Simple integration via pub
  • Customizable animation patterns
Suitable for
  • UI designers seeking visual flair
  • Developers building engaging onboarding flows
  • Apps requiring dynamic background visuals
  • Creative digital experiences
  • Frontend-focused Flutter projects
Considerations
  • May impact performance on low-end devices
  • Requires understanding of Canvas drawing
  • Animation complexity affects battery usage
  • Not optimized for heavy real-time rendering
  • Limited built-in presets beyond basic effects
Supported platformsAndroidiOSWebmacOSWindowsLinux

Install package

flutter pub add animated_background

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