To animate in Roblox Studio, start by creating a poseable character rig. Open the Avatar tab, click on Rig Builder, and choose the rig type (R15 or R6) and body shape. Opt for the block Avatar type for common animations.
Next, open the Animation Editor by navigating to Plugins and selecting Animation Editor. Choose the rig you just created, type in a name for your animation, and click Create.
Now, you need to create keyframes. Begin by setting a neutral pose with a keyframe. Use the Rotate tool to position different body parts and switch to the Move tool by pressing R to adjust them. Add keyframes for each pose, aligning them with the desired animation time.
To finish and loop the animation, copy the keyframes from the first pose and paste them at the end. Adjust the final pose if needed, toggle Looping on, and press Play to see your animation in action.
Finally, export the animation by clicking the … button in the Animation Editor’s upper-left section. Select Export, follow the dialog boxes, and copy the animation ID for use in Roblox animations.