07/12/2025
AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude can now generate animated SVGs, but editing them is where things fall apart.
Most animation tools only support Lottie or JavaScript-based animation.
AI tools, however, output SMIL animations using tags like:
, , .
Upload these into common editors and they usually break, flatten, or strip the animation.
So how do you edit AI-generated SVG animations properly?
✅ Use a visual editor that understands SMIL.
Most tools ignore it, but a few can import SMIL and turn it into editable keyframes.
You get a timeline, motion paths, easing, and full control, without rewriting XML.
Why keep SMIL instead of converting to Lottie?
– Pure inline SVG
– No scripts or JSON
– Lightweight for the web
– Easy for AI to regenerate
If you’re working with AI-generated icons, loaders, or illustrations, using a SMIL-capable editor will save hours of frustration and keep your animations clean, small, and editable.