CSS Loader Generator

Q: Why use CSS loaders instead of SVG or GIF?

CSS loaders are lightweight, scalable, require no extra HTTP requests, and are easily customizable via code, making them superior for performance.

Q: Do these loaders work in all browsers?

Yes, they use standard CSS3 animations supported by all modern web browsers.

Q: How do I center the loader on my page?

You can center the loader by placing it in a parent container with CSS Flexbox properties: display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center.

Q: Can I make the background transparent?

Yes, simply set the secondary color to transparent or adjust the border properties in the generated CSS.

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CSS Loader Generator

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Settings

Size (px)

Thickness

Speed (s)

Colors

Primary

Secondary

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About the CSS Loader Generator

Speed is everything on the web, but sometimes, waiting is inevitable. When data is loading, a blank screen is the enemy of user experience. You need a visual cue to tell your visitors, "Hang tight, something is happening." That is where the CSS Loader Generator comes in.

In the past, developers used animated GIF images for loading spinners. However, GIFs are not scalable, can be large in file size, and look pixelated on high-resolution screens. Today, modern websites use Pure CSS Loaders.

This tool allows you to generate optimized, single-element CSS spinners. They are lightweight (often just a few lines of code), infinitely scalable without quality loss, and fully customizable. We provide 16 distinct preset styles ranging from standard spinners to pulsing dots and rotating squares. You can tweak the speed, thickness, size, and colors to perfectly match your brand's design system.

How to Use the Tool

Select a Preset: Click on one of the icons in the grid to choose a starting style (Standard, Dual Ring, Pulse, etc.).
Customize Dimensions: Use the "Size" and "Thickness" sliders to adjust the physical dimensions of the loader.
Adjust Speed: Drag the "Speed" slider. Lower values result in a faster spin, while higher values create a slow, relaxed rotation.
Pick Colors: Set the "Primary" color (usually the spinning part) and the "Secondary" color (the track or background ring).
Preview: Check the live preview box. You can toggle the background color of the preview area to ensure your loader looks good on both dark and light themes.
Copy Code: Click "Copy Code" and paste the CSS into your stylesheet and the HTML <div> where you want the loader to appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use CSS loaders instead of SVG or GIF?

CSS loaders are the most performance-friendly option. They require no extra HTTP requests (unlike image files), are extremely small in size (bytes, not kilobytes), and can be easily recolored or resized via CSS without needing to open an image editor.

Do these loaders work in all browsers?

Yes. The generated code uses standard CSS3 properties like border-radius, animation, and @keyframes, which are supported by all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

How do I center the loader on my page?

The generator creates the loader style itself. To center it, you can place the loader inside a container and use Flexbox on the container: display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; height: 100vh;.

Can I make the background transparent?

Yes. If you want a loader without a visible track (ring), you can set the "Secondary" color to transparent using the color picker (or edit the hex code to transparent in your code editor).