Stroke

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Stroke is a web-based SVG animation generator that transforms hand-drawn inputs into dynamic vector graphics. Technically categorized as a front-end development tool, it specializes in creating path-based SVG animations using JavaScript and React frameworks.
2. Core Value Proposition: Stroke eliminates complex coding barriers for creating organic, hand-drawn animations—enabling effortless generation of signature-style motion graphics for logos, illustrations, and UI elements.

Main Features

1. Canvas-to-SVG Conversion: Draw freehand sketches directly in the browser canvas. Stroke converts strokes into SVG path data (<path d="...">) using vectorization algorithms, preserving natural drawing imperfections for authentic animations.
2. Motion-Integrated Code Export: Generates production-ready React/Next.js components with Framer Motion (via motion.path). Automatically calculates stroke-dasharray and stroke-dashoffset values to simulate drawing effects without manual CSS/JS coding.
3. Dynamic Customization Props: Supports inline styling via className for responsive sizing (e.g., w-24 h-auto) and color prop for stroke customization—directly modifiable in React without SVG file editing.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Replaces tedious SVG animation workflows (manual path tracing, keyframe scripting) with instant code generation, solving time inefficiencies in front-end development.
2. Target Audience: React/Next.js developers, UI designers creating branded animations, marketers needing signature animations, and illustrators seeking digital hand-drawn effects.
3. Use Cases:
   • Animated logos with sketch-style reveal effects
   • Dynamic signatures for email footers or documents
   • Interactive illustrations in landing pages or web apps

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike generic SVG editors (Figma, Adobe Illustrator), Stroke outputs framework-specific React components with built-in animation logic—bypassing export/reformatting steps required by competitors.
2. Key Innovation: Real-time SVG path optimization that retains hand-drawn fluidity while ensuring animation smoothness via Framer Motion’s declarative API.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Stroke animate SVG paths? Stroke uses stroke-dasharray and stroke-dashoffset CSS properties controlled by Framer Motion’s animate attribute, creating the illusion of drawing strokes progressively.
2. Can Stroke animations work without React? The core SVG code can be adapted for vanilla JS, but React/Next.js is required for built-in props like color and className customization.
3. Is Stroke suitable for complex illustrations? Optimized for single-path drawings (logos/signatures). Multi-element illustrations require layered SVG grouping (<g>) post-export.
4. How to customize animation speed? Modify the transition prop in the generated motion.path component (e.g., transition={{ duration: 2 }}).