A Lottie file is a JSON-based animation file format that uses a textual, descriptive representation of the animation elements and movement towards a smaller file size and platform-independence, resolution independence and variable frame-rate during animation playback. Open-source and free Lottie players exist for the web, iOS, Android, Windows and other platforms.

Create stunning animations with the LottieFiles plugin for Adobe After Effects

Q: What does the LottieFiles plugin do?

The LottieFiles plugin converts your Adobe After Effects animation into a Lottie format file for use on the web and mobile. The plugin provides a smooth workflow for rapidly iterating on animations and testing feature support across different platforms. The LottieFiles plugin also integrates tightly with LottieFiles, letting you upload, test and publish animations to share with the world as well as searching for Lottie animations and downloading their Adobe After Effects project files.

Q: How does the LottieFiles plugin differ from the Bodymovin plugin?

The LottieFiles Plugin implements all the Lottie generation features of Bodymovin. We have gone further by crafting an optimized instant preview and test-on-mobile devices workflow for a quicker, more efficient iteration cycle. We also made it super easy to upload and privately share your animation with others at different points in development and added tools and features such as changing background color, reviewing Lottie file size and render performance graphs.

Q: What file format does the plugin export my animation as?

The LottieFiles plugin will export your animation as a Lottie file.

Q: Do I need to login to use the plugin?

Yes, to use the plugin you need to sign into your LottieFiles account.

Q: What formats does the plugin support exporting as?

The LottieFiles plugin will export your animation as a Lottie file (Bodymovin JSON) and as a Telegram Sticker (TGS) file.

Q: What does the previews tab in the plugin do?

The previews tab in the plugin allows you to view animations you’ve uploaded previously (both on LottieFiles on the web and via the plugin).

Q: Can I preview animations for web and mobile straight from within the plugin?

Yes, you can. For mobile, there are 2 ways to preview your animation. 1. You can scan the QR code generated after uploading the animation on your mobile device. 2. If you have connected your device to the plugin(and you can connect multiple) you can just select to push it to that device and then you’ll be prompted with a notification to open your LottieFiles app on that device. Open it up and watch your animation play! If you have multiple devices connected to the plugin you can choose to push the animation to either a select few or all your applications. This one click action can save you a lot of time when you’ve got a lot of devices to test on.

Q: What does the explore tab in the plugin do?

Using the explore tab, you can browse and search through all the Lottie animations on LottieFiles right from within the plugin itself. After selecting an animation, you can download the Lottie file as well as its Adobe After Effects project (AEP) file. Downloading the animation’s AEP file gives you the ability to redesign the animation and change the layers you want.

Q: My animation isn’t playing, it’s just stuck on ‘rendering’.

Not to worry, there’s a simple solution for this. In Adobe After Effects, go to Preferences > Scripting & Expressions. Under Application Scripting, select Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network.

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To Install the plugin, Use Extension Manager for Mac / Windows from anastasiy.com

The After Effects Lottie plugin: Perfect for creating and collaborating

Export Lottie from After Effects

Export your animations from Adobe After Effects to Lottie, the small yet versatile animation format.

Preview your animations instantly

Preview how your animations play across web and mobile in real-time as you continue to edit them.

Lottie Feature Checker

Check which Lottie features are used in your animation, and whether or not it would play across different players such as web, Android and iOS.

Easily share your creations with stakeholders

LottieFiles for After Effects integrates seamlessly with your workspaces, making it a breeze to share your animations with your stakeholders.

Get started in 3 simple steps

STEP 1

Download the LottieFiles After Effects plugin

Download from Adobe Exchange

or download ZXP plugin

To Install the plugin, Use Extension Manager for Mac / Windows from anastasiy.com

STEP 2

Install the plugin

Read installation guide

STEP 3

Have fun creating animations 🥳

Tons of cool features on the After Effects LottieFiles plugin

Discover public animations

Enjoy thousands of free animations made by the community.

Custom background color

Preview animations with any background color.

Scan QR and preview

Scan animations with the LottieFiles mobile app to preview them on your device.

Render graph

Improve animations for better CPU utilization.

One click upload and share

Upload and share animations with a single click.

Instant file size

Know how big files are when you’re previewing them.

dotLottie export support

Export animations to the super tiny dotLottie format.

Access private animations

Access your private animations directly within the plugin.

Supported Features

iOS

Android

Windows

Web (SVG)

Web (Canvas)

Web (HTML)

Shapes

Fills

Strokes

Transform

Interpolations

Masks

Matte

Merge Paths

Layer Effects

Text

Others

Android

iOS

Windows

Web (SVG)

Web (Canvas)

Web (HTML)

Shape

Ellipse

Rectangle

Polystar

Group

Repeater

Trim Path (individually)

Trim Path (simultaneously)

Offset Path

Source: https://airbnb.io/lottie/#/supported-features

How to get started

Download and install the plugin

Install LottieFiles Plugin using Anastasiy's Extension Manager for Mac / Windows.

Login to your LottieFiles account from within the plugin.

This will ensure all your private and public animation files from your account are synced.

Preview your Lottie animations instantly.

Watch your animation play exactly how it's supposed to right from within Adobe After Effects.

Test across web & mobile devices.

Preview your Lottie animation not just on web but also on all your mobile devices too.

FAQ

What is a Lottie?

What does the LottieFiles plugin do?

How does the LottieFiles plugin differ from the Bodymovin plugin?

What file format does the plugin export my animation as?

Do I need to login to use the plugin?

What formats does the plugin support exporting as?

What does the previews tab in the plugin do?

Can I preview animations for web and mobile straight from within the plugin?

What does the explore tab in the plugin do?

My animation isn’t playing, it’s just stuck on ‘rendering’.

Check out our support page for more.

Get ready to start making some Lottie magic

Enjoy a seamless Lottie creation and collaboration process with the LottieFiles plugin for Adobe After Effects.

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