samherbert/svg-loaders

SVG-Loaders is a small collection of loading spinners and animated icons built entirely in SVG format. SVG is a type of image file that uses code to describe shapes rather than storing pixel data, which means the images can scale to any size without becoming blurry. These particular SVG files include built-in animations, so when you drop one into a web page it spins or pulses on its own without needing any JavaScript or CSS from your project. The practical use case is straightforward: when your web app is waiting for something to load, you show one of these icons to let the user know something is happening. The collection includes a few different visual styles, such as puffing rings, spinning shapes, and oscillating bars, all readable in a browser without any extra dependencies. Using the files requires nothing more than a standard HTML image tag pointing to the SVG file. You can also change the color by editing the fill attribute directly inside the SVG file, since the files are plain text. The README notes that the files are already quite small, but they can be compressed further using an SVG minification tool if needed. The README is brief and the project's scope is intentionally narrow. It is a ready-to-use asset collection, not a framework or library. There is a live preview page linked in the README where you can see all the loaders in action before deciding which one fits your design. A third-party React component wrapper is mentioned in the README for developers who want to use these loaders inside a React application. Browser support depends on SVG animation support, which the README notes is broadly available but worth checking for older browsers.