Learn LOTTIE with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Practical Examples
Animated loader using Lottie JSON
Button click feedback animation
Splash screen animation in Flutter/iOS/Android
Interactive infographic with dynamic Lottie properties
Onboarding screens with sequential animations
Troubleshooting
Check if JSON file path is correct
Verify renderer supports required features (SVG/Canvas/WebGL)
Ensure animation was exported correctly from Bodymovin
Inspect browser console or platform logs for errors
Test animation at different speeds and loop settings
Testing Guide
Preview animations in AE and exported JSON
Test playback across different devices
Validate loop, speed, and interaction behaviors
Inspect performance using DevTools (web) or platform profilers
Check rendering fidelity on mobile and desktop
Deployment Options
Static web hosting with JSON files
CDN delivery of Lottie assets
Embed in native mobile apps
Use in cross-platform frameworks like Flutter
Combine with SPA frameworks for interactive UIs
Tools Ecosystem
Bodymovin plugin for After Effects
lottie-web for web
lottie-ios for iOS apps
lottie-android for Android apps
lottie-flutter for Flutter apps
Integrations
React - lottie-react or lottie-web
Vue - vue-lottie wrapper
Flutter - lottie-flutter package
iOS - Lottie-iOS SDK
Android - Lottie-Android SDK
Productivity Tips
Reuse animation JSON across multiple components
Optimize After Effects layers before export
Use Bodymovin previews to check fidelity
Control interactivity via wrapper functions
Lazy load animations for better performance
Challenges
Complex AE features may not export properly
Dynamic property overrides require coding knowledge
Performance tuning for large animations
Cross-platform consistency
Dependency on After Effects for animation creation