How to create a custom splash screen for your FlutterFlow app?

Step 1: Create a New and Complete Your FlutterFlow App

Before you can create a custom splash screen for your FlutterFlow app, you need to have your app already created and set up. Log into your FlutterFlow account. Go to "New Project" or choose the project you want to slot your custom splash screen into. Complete the entire FlutterFlow project so that it's ready for a splash screen.

Step 2: Conceptualize Your Custom Splash Screen

Prior to making your custom splash screen, first think about what you'd like to depict on it. You may incorporate your app's logo, an engaging animation, or a well-chosen picture or illustration. Whatever you choose, ensure it aligns with your app's feel, look, and branding.

Step 3: Design a Static Image for Your Splash Screen

Create a static image for your splash screen using any graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, or Sketch. The image must fit properly in different screen sizes, so opt for a scalable image size that can elaborate your design concept. Remember to save your image in the PNG format for best results.

Step 4: Upload the Image to FlutterFlow App

Once your image is ready, jump back in your FlutterFlow workspace. Navigate to the Assets panel, then click on the + Add Asset tab. From there, click Upload Image, and finally, select your splash screen image from your local files.

Step 5: Creating a New Screen for the Splash

To build the splash screen, you'll need to create a new screen first. Go to Screens from the side panel, then click on + Add Screens. Provide a name for the screen (for example, SplashScreen).

Step 6: Set Up the Splash Screen

After you've created the new screen, it's time to configure it. Add the image to the new screen by dragging and dropping an Image widget onto the SplashScreen. Next, select the splash screen image you uploaded from the Image dropdown within Properties. Adjust the image's height, width, and alignment according to your preferences.

Step 7: Set the SplashScreen as the Home Page

To ensure your splash screen displays first when users open your app, navigate to Project from the side panel, then to Navigation. Under Default/Initial Screen, select the SplashScreen from the dropdown list.

Step 8: Adding Navigation from Splash Screen to the App's Main Screen

Your splash screen needs to transition to the main content of your app after a short delay. To do this, select the Actions tab from the side panel, then select Delay. Set the preferred delay duration (for instance, 3000 milliseconds for a 3 seconds delay). Lastly, add a Navigate To action, then select your app's main screen from the dropdown list.

Step 9: Test Your App

Click the Preview tab and your app should start running. If everything is correctly set up, you should now see your new custom splash screen pop up first before transitioning to your app's main screen.

Step 10: Troubleshoot Any Issues

Ensure your splash screen works properly across a range of Android and iOS devices with different screen sizes and resolutions. Use the Preview tool to thoroughly test this.

Congratulations, you now have a custom splash screen for your FlutterFlow app!