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Spinner Tick Mark Pop Up Effect

In this article, we’ll create a smooth Spinner to Tick Mark animation using HTML, CSS, and a touch of JavaScript. This interactive effect is perfect for confirming actions like form submissions or loading states — adding both function and polish to your UI.

What You’ll Learn

In this tutorial, you’ll discover how to:

  • Create a spinning loader using pure CSS.
  • Transform the spinner into a tick mark with smooth transitions.
  • Use keyframe animations to handle the spin and tick reveal.
  • Combine CSS and JavaScript to trigger animations based on user interaction.
  • Enhance user feedback in your UI with minimal code.

This is a practical yet visually engaging way to communicate success states on your website or web app.

HTML

<div class="container">
  <div class="spinner-container is-loading" id="spinner-container">
    <div class="spinner"></div>
    <div class="checkmark-circle">
      <div class="checkmark">
        <div class="splash"></div>
        <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" class="tick-icon">
          <path d="M18 34 L28 44 L46 20" />
        </svg>
      </div>

    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="status">
    <div class="status-title" id="status-title">Processing...</div>
    <div class="status-description" id="status-description">Please wait while we finish up</div>
  </div>
  <button id="toggle-button" disabled>Working...</button>
</div>

CSS

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen,
    Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

.container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.spinner-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.spinner {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border: 4px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-top: 4px solid #3498db;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes spin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.checkmark-circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.checkmark {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
}
.tick-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.5));
}

.tick-icon path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #2ecc71;
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 100;
  stroke-dashoffset: 100;
}

.splash {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.4) 0%,
    rgba(46, 204, 113, 0) 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.checkmark svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.checkmark path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #2ecc71;
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 100;
  stroke-dashoffset: 100;
}

@keyframes splash {
  0% {
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
    background: radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.3) 0%,
      rgba(46, 204, 113, 0) 70%
    );
  }
  70% {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    background: radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.4) 0%,
      rgba(46, 204, 113, 0) 70%
    );
  }
  100% {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    background: radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.4) 0%,
      rgba(46, 204, 113, 0) 70%
    );
  }
}

@keyframes draw {
  0% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 100;
    stroke: #3498db;
  }
  60% {
    stroke: #2ecc71;
  }
  100% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    stroke: #2ecc71;
  }
}

@keyframes pop {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
  }
  80% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  }
}

.status {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.status-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #333;
}

.status-description {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

button {
  background-color: #3498db;
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
  background-color: #2980b9;
}

button:disabled {
  background-color: #95a5a6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.is-loading .spinner {
  opacity: 1;
}

.is-loading .checkmark-circle {
  opacity: 0;
}

.is-success .spinner {
  opacity: 0;
}

.is-success .checkmark-circle {
  opacity: 1;
}

.is-success .splash {
  animation: splash 0.6s ease-out forwards;
}

.is-success .checkmark svg {
  animation: pop 0.5s ease 0.2s forwards;
}

.is-success .checkmark path {
  animation: draw 0.6s ease 0.4s forwards;
}

JavaScript

const container = document.getElementById("spinner-container");
const statusTitle = document.getElementById("status-title");
const statusDescription = document.getElementById("status-description");
const toggleButton = document.getElementById("toggle-button");
let isLoading = true;

function toggleState() {
  if (isLoading) {
    container.classList.remove("is-loading");
    container.classList.add("is-success");
    statusTitle.textContent = "Complete!";
    statusDescription.textContent = "Your action was successful";
    toggleButton.textContent = "Reset Animation";
    toggleButton.disabled = false;
    isLoading = false;
  } else {
    container.classList.remove("is-success");
    container.classList.add("is-loading");
    statusTitle.textContent = "Processing...";
    statusDescription.textContent = "Please wait while we finish up";
    toggleButton.textContent = "Working...";
    toggleButton.disabled = true;
    isLoading = true;

    setTimeout(toggleState, 2000);
  }
}

toggleButton.addEventListener("click", function () {
  if (!isLoading) toggleState();
});

setTimeout(toggleState, 2000);

This spinner-to-checkmark animation is lightweight, flexible, and a great way to visually confirm progress or success. Use it in forms, buttons, or loading screens to enhance user experience with a polished, modern touch!