HTML5 is the thing to talk about these days. Today, we have a collection of ridiculously impressive HTML5 canvas-based experiments that will make you say, “Wow!” Let’s take a peek at some of the latest, cutting-edge examples out there.
The animations in some of these canvas experiments may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Now for the experiments!
25 extremely cool HTML5 canvas animations!
Get inspired and ready for greatness with these impressive HTML5 canvas samples! Let’s go!
This top HTML5 animation features beautiful swirling rainbow particles!
Glowing lights and particles trace this hexagonal, honey-comb pattern in this HTML5 canvas sample.
This canvas in HTML5 example simulates a movable light source amongst boxes.
A cosmic network of nodes and lines, with an HTML5 animation and a spotlight effect.
Click anywhere on this example of canvas in HTML5 to see a cute explosion of circles.
A vast cloud of shining falling hearts appear in this HTML5 canvas example.
Watch these colorful bands of light fill the screen thanks to this HTML5 canvas animation.
Click and keep dragging on the canvas HTML5 animation to draw with random words.
A 3D spiral, rendered with lines. You can even rotate this HTML5 canvas sample with the mouse!
View this canvas in HTML5 example in full-screen mode. Type in text and watch it appear in a cool particle effect.
A pretty falling confetti effect. This example of canvas in HTML5 is perfect for a background!
A minimalist side-scrolling parallax. This HTML5 canvas example would be perfect for an old-school video game.
Fuzzy bokeh spots swirling around. View this canvas animation in full-page mode for the best effect.
Just hover the mouse over the HTML5 canvas sample and see shiny sparks go off everywhere.
Click this canvas in HTML5 example for a simple, but stylish and colorful fireworks effect.
Watch the “grass” grow wherever you move your mouse. Be sure to view this example of canvas in HTML5 in full screen to see the effect.
Watch stars and constellations appear in the night sky as you move your mouse through this HTML5 canvas example.
Click anywhere on the HTML5 canvas animation and see all the particles gravitate towards that point.
Simulated particles swirl around in the simulated magnetic field of this HTML5 canvas sample.
This amusing canvas in HTML5 example simulates a busy crowd of people walking.
The canvas animation features a beautiful and serene animated flocking simulation.
Connect two points anywhere on the screen with this HTML5 canvas example and watch the electricity arc!
This canvas in HTML5 example comes with a unique animated algorithm for generating stylish and colorful abstract backgrounds.
With this HTML5 canvas example, you get a screen full of animated flashing lights, reminiscent of a nightclub or concert.
Can you move quickly enough to make the spider fall down from the web? Give this a HTML5 canvas animation a try.
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This post has been updated with contributions from Monty Shokeen. Monty is a full-stack developer who also loves to write tutorials, and to learn about new JavaScript libraries.
