How to Make a Loading Screen in Roblox Studio

Adding a loading screen enhances the player experience by covering the UI while your game loads. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a full-screen loading GUI, display a “Loading…” label, and hide it automatically via a simple LocalScript.

Step 1: Insert the ScreenGui & Frame

1. Open your place in Roblox Studio.
2. Right-click StarterGui → Insert Object → ScreenGui. Rename it LoadingGUI.
3. Inside LoadingGUI, insert a Frame.
4. Set the Frame’s Size to {1,0},{1,0} so it covers the whole screen.
5. Choose any BackgroundColor (e.g. a dark blue).

Step 2: Add a “Loading…” TextLabel

1. Inside the Frame, insert a TextLabel.
2. Rename it LoadingLabel.
3. Set its Text to Loading....
4. Adjust Size to {0.2,0},{0.1,0} and Position to {0.4,0},{0.45,0} to center it.
5. Pick a font and text color that stands out on your background.

Step 3: Insert the LocalScript

1. Click the Frame, then Insert Object → LocalScript.
2. Paste the following code into the script:

local loadingFrame = script.Parent
local player = game.Players.LocalPlayer

-- Show loading screen on join
loadingFrame.Visible = true

-- Simulate loading, then hide
local function simulateLoading()
    wait(3)  -- change delay as needed
    loadingFrame.Visible = false
end

simulateLoading()

Step 4: Test Your Loading Screen

Click Play in Studio. You should see the Frame with “Loading…” appear for 3 seconds, then disappear, revealing your main menu or game behind it.

Tips & Customization

• Adjust the wait(3) delay to match your game’s actual load time.
• Add a UIGradient or animated spinner for a polished look.
• Use ReplicatedStorage events to hide the loading GUI only once all assets are ready.