Easings.net is a popular reference site that showcases a comprehensive gallery of easing functions with visual curve representations and example animations. It's an excellent resource for learning about different easing types and seeing them in action. However, it primarily serves as a reference gallery rather than an interactive editor. Fixie's CSS Easing Function Visualizer takes the next step by letting you create and customize your own curves with live editing and comparison features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I use Fixie instead of just bookmarking Easings.net?
Easings.net is excellent for learning and quick reference to standard easing functions. Fixie adds interactive editing so you can customize curves without switching to a separate editor. If you frequently tweak timing functions or need to create custom curves that aren't in the standard library, having the editor built in saves time. Many developers use both — Easings.net for reference, Fixie for active editing.
Does Fixie include all the easing functions from Easings.net?
Fixie includes the most commonly used standard easing functions (ease-in, ease-out, ease-in-out, and popular named curves). Easings.net's gallery is more comprehensive and includes specialized curves like elastic and bounce variations. For standard web animation work, Fixie's preset library covers the essentials, and you can always create custom curves that match any function you need.
Can I create elastic and bounce effects in Fixie?
Cubic-bezier curves (which both tools use for CSS) can't create true elastic or bounce effects because those require curves that go outside the 0-1 range. However, you can approximate bounce-like acceleration patterns. For true elastic/bounce effects, you'd typically use JavaScript animation libraries like GSAP or Framer Motion that support more complex easing functions.
Which tool is better for learning about easing functions?
Easings.net is specifically designed as an educational resource with a comprehensive gallery showing many curve types at once, making it ideal for learning. Fixie's interactive editor helps you understand how curve shape affects animation by letting you experiment hands-on. If you're new to easing functions, start with Easings.net to see the options, then use Fixie to practice creating your own.
Do both tools generate production-ready CSS?
Yes. The cubic-bezier() functions generated by Fixie (and referenced by Easings.net) are standard CSS that works in all modern browsers. Copy the code directly into your production stylesheets with confidence. Browser support for cubic-bezier timing functions is universal in all browsers from the last decade.