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Lottie

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4.3(42 ratings)

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Create and edit animations easily with Lottie, perfect for designers and developers.

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About Lottie

Best for designers and developers adding lightweight animations to apps.

Lottie, created by LottieFiles, is an open-source animation format and platform that enables designers and developers to create, edit, test, and ship lightweight vector animations across web, mobile, and desktop applications. Originally developed by Airbnb as a library to parse Adobe After Effects animations exported as JSON files, LottieFiles has built a full ecosystem around the format including an editor, a marketplace of free animations, and integration plugins. It's particularly valued because Lottie animations are resolution-independent, tiny in file size compared to GIFs or videos, and can be manipulated programmatically. The platform serves everyone from motion designers creating micro-interactions to developers implementing loading states and onboarding flows.

Pros

Extremely lightweight animations compared to GIFs or video
Resolution-independent vector animations scale perfectly everywhere
Large free library of pre-made animations available
Cross-platform support for web, iOS, and Android
Easy integration with popular design tools

Cons

Complex animations can be difficult to optimize
Limited support for certain After Effects features
Advanced editor features require a paid plan
Learning curve for creating custom animations from scratch

Use Cases

Best for adding micro-interactions and loading animations to mobile apps

Best for creating lightweight animated illustrations for websites and landing pages

Best for designing engaging onboarding flows and walkthrough screens

Best for replacing heavy GIFs with scalable vector animations in products

Key Features

6 features

Export animations as JSON files

Real-time preview of animations

Support for vector graphics

Integration with popular design tools

Customizable animation properties

Cross-platform compatibility

SaasHunter Score

8.2/10

“You're a designer or developer needing an easy way to create and edit animations.”

Ease of Use

8.0

Features

9.0

Pricing

8.0

Support

7.0

Integrations

9.0

Best For

Freelancers 9Agencies 8Startups 8Small Business 7Enterprise 6

Integrations

Adobe After EffectsFigmaCanvaAndroid StudioXcodeWebflowFramerWordPress

Animation Tools App Integration Animation Interactive Ui Ux Design

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lottie?

Lottie is an animation format and platform by LottieFiles that lets you create, edit, and implement lightweight, scalable vector animations across web and mobile applications. The format was originally developed by Airbnb and renders After Effects animations in real time.

How much does Lottie cost?

LottieFiles offers a free plan with basic features and access to a library of free animations. Paid plans start at around $4/month (billed annually) and unlock advanced editing, more asset storage, and team collaboration features.

What are the main features of Lottie?

Key features include a browser-based animation editor, a massive library of free and premium animations, After Effects plugin for exporting, animation testing and QA tools, and developer SDKs for web, iOS, and Android integration.

Who should use Lottie?

Lottie is ideal for motion designers, UI/UX designers, front-end developers, and mobile app developers who want to add high-quality, lightweight animations to their products without relying on heavy video files or GIFs.

Is there a free plan for Lottie?

Yes, LottieFiles offers a free plan that includes access to thousands of free animations, basic editing capabilities, and the ability to export and implement Lottie files in your projects. The open-source player libraries are also completely free to use.