Lottie Animation Previewer
Upload, preview, and test your Lottie JSON animations directly in your browser. A fast and easy way to check your animations before implementing them.
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What is a Lottie Animation? A Revolution in Web Motion
From Bulky GIFs to Lightweight, Scalable Vector Animations
Lottie is an open-source, JSON-based animation file format that has transformed how developers and designers implement animations on the web and in mobile apps. Created by Airbnb, a Lottie is a small file that allows you to ship complex animations created in Adobe After Effects anywhere, as easily as shipping a static image. Our free Lottie Animation Previewer lets you instantly test and verify these JSON files right in your browser.
Unlike traditional formats like GIF, which are bitmap-based, large in file size, and limited to 256 colors, Lottie animations are based on vectors. This means they are incredibly small, can be scaled to any size without losing quality, and support millions of colors. Because it's just a text file (JSON), you can even manipulate the animation programmatically. This tool provides a quick, secure way to check your Lottie files before deploying them.
Key Benefits of Using Lottie:
- Small File Size: Lottie files are significantly smaller than GIFs, leading to faster page load times and a better user experience.
- Scalable & High-Quality: As vector-based animations, they are resolution-independent and look sharp on any screen, from a small phone to a large 4K monitor.
- Interactive: You can control Lottie animations with code, allowing for interactive experiences that respond to user input like scrolling, clicking, or hovering.
- Cross-Platform: Lottie animations work seamlessly across web, iOS, Android, and other platforms with the help of the Lottie player libraries.
How to Use the Lottie Animation Previewer
A simple step-by-step guide to testing your JSON animations.
- Upload Your Lottie JSON File: Click the upload area and select the
.jsonfile exported from Adobe After Effects (using the Bodymovin plugin) or downloaded from a site like LottieFiles. Our tool is 100% private—the file is read directly by your browser, not uploaded. - Preview Your Animation: The animation will automatically load and begin playing in a loop within the preview window. This gives you an instant check of how it will render on the web.
- Verify and Implement: Check that the animation plays smoothly and all elements appear as expected. You can now use this verified JSON file in your project with the Lottie player library.
The Client-Side Advantage: Privacy Guaranteed
Our Lottie JSON viewer runs entirely in your browser, ensuring your proprietary animations are never compromised.
Zero Uploads
Your animation files are never sent to a server. All rendering happens on your device, ensuring your designs remain 100% private and secure.
Instant Feedback
Without waiting for uploads or server queues, your animation starts playing the moment you select it. This allows for rapid testing and iteration.
Browser-Native Performance
Our tool uses the official Lottie web player, so you see exactly how your animation will perform in a real-world browser environment.
Related Tools & Resources
Explore other animation and design tools.
If your animation is an SVG, you can reduce its file size with our SVG Optimizer.
Find thousands of free animations at LottieFiles.com, the largest community for Lottie animations.
To learn more about the technical details, read the original blog post from Airbnb Design: "Introducing Lottie".
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