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CSS Skeleton Loader Generator – Free Online Tool

Create shimmer skeleton loading placeholders with customizable dimensions, speed, and color palette.

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Runs in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is uploaded, saved, or sent to an AI.

300px
20px
4px
1.5s
3
<div class="skeleton"></div>
<div class="skeleton" style="width: 300px; margin-top: 8px;"></div>
<div class="skeleton" style="width: 180px; margin-top: 8px;"></div>

<style>
.skeleton {
  width: 300px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e293b 25%, #334155 50%, #1e293b 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}
</style>

How to Use CSS Skeleton Loader Generator

  1. 1

    Set Dimensions

    Choose width, height, and border radius.

  2. 2

    Customize Shimmer

    Adjust speed and colors.

  3. 3

    Copy

    Copy the HTML and CSS.

Common Use Cases

  • ✦Building loading states for cards and lists
  • ✦Improving perceived app performance
  • ✦Creating content placeholder UIs

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