Modern data-loading indication.
Seven built-in types and customization.
Customization support for fill, wave color, wave width, animation duration, and repeat count.

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Overview

The .NET MAUI Shimmer control can be used to improve the responsiveness of an application by showing a modern shimmer effect when data is being loaded in the background.

.NET MAUI Shimmer Code Example

Easily get started with the .NET MAUI Shimmer using a few simple lines of XAML and C# code example as demonstrated below. Also explore our .NET MAUI Shimmer Example that shows you how to render and configure the .NET MAUI Shimmer.

xaml
c#
<shimmer:SfShimmer x:Name="Shimmer" VerticalOptions="Fill"
                   Type="CirclePersona">
    <StackLayout>
        <Label
            Text="Content is loaded!"
            HorizontalOptions="CenterAndExpand"
            VerticalOptions="CenterAndExpand">
        </Label>
    </StackLayout>
</shimmer:SfShimmer>
SfShimmer shimmer = new SfShimmer()
   {
      Type = ShimmerType.CirclePersona,
      VerticalOptions = LayoutOptions.Fill,
      Content = new Label
      {
         Text = "Content is loaded!!"
      }
   };

   this.Content = shimmer;

Built-in types

Use different built-in shimmer types, such as article, circle persona, feed, profile, square persona, shopping, and video, in your application to create interesting shimmer effects.

Built-in types documentation

Article

Infuse text content with a shimmer effect, making articles and blog posts visually engaging.

Persona

Enhance user profile displays with a shimmering circular effect, adding a touch of dynamism to avatars.

Feed

Make dynamic content visually engaging by applying a shimmer effect.

Profile

Apply shimmer to user profiles for an attention-grabbing introduction.

Shopping

Upgrade shopping experiences with a shimmer effect, making product displays more attractive.

Video

Elevate multimedia elements with a shimmer effect, providing an elegant touch to video content.

Custom view

Custom shimmer patterns in a variety of forms provide an alternative to the built-in shimmer types.

Custom view documentation

Customization

The .NET MAUI Shimmer control provides extensive customization options for a visually stunning appearance. Users can effortlessly adjust the fill and wave colors, wave direction, and animation durations to achieve the desired visual effect, resulting in a highly customized and engaging user experience.

Customization documentation

Fill

The background of the shimmer view can be customized to a desired color.

Fill documentation

Wave color

The shimmer wave color can be customized to the desired color.

Wave color documentation

Wave width

The wave width can be customized to the desire value.

Wave width documentation

Repeat count

The number of times the shimmer shape needs to render can be customized.

Repeat count documentation

Animation duration

The animation duration of the wave can be customized.

Animation duration documentation

Wave direction

The wave direction of the shimmer can be customized.

Wave direction documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Why should you choose the Syncfusion .NET MAUI Shimmer control?

The Syncfusion .NET MAUI Shimmer control supports the following features:

Select from seven distinct Shimmer view types, including the default CirclePersona.
Choose from five wave directions to define animation styles, with default as the standard.
Customize views with three different shapes types using ShimmerView.
Tailor the Shimmer experience with the Fill, WaveColor, WaveWidth, WaveDirection, RepeatCount, and AnimationDuration.
Ensure an eye-catching visual experience, elevating the aesthetics of your application.
One of the best .NET MAUI Shimmer in the market, offering feature-rich UI to interact with the software.
Simple configuration and APIs.
Mobile-touch friendly.
Extensive demos, documentation, and videos to let you get started quickly with the .NET MAUI Shimmer.

✅ Where can I find the Syncfusion .NET MAUI Shimmer demo?

You can find our .NET MAUI Shimmer demo, which demonstrates how to render and configure the Shimmer.

✅ Can I download and utilize the Syncfusion .NET MAUI Shimmer for free?

No, this is a commercial product and requires a paid license. However, a free community license is also available for companies and individuals whose organizations have less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.