Learn LOTTIEFILES with Real Code Examples

JSON animation structure defines layers, shapes, and keyframes

Player library interprets JSON and renders using Canvas, SVG, or native views

Event-driven API allows control (play, pause, stop, loop)

Supports dynamic property changes via code

Can be embedded in web pages, apps, or components

Parse JSON structure

Render layers using SVG, Canvas, or native views

Apply keyframes and interpolations per frame

Update animations based on playback or events

Support looping, speed adjustments, and dynamic properties

JSON animation as source of truth

Event-driven playback API

Renderer abstraction per platform

Interactivity layer for user-driven control

Cross-platform SDKs for integration

Onboarding screens in mobile apps

Animated UI icons and buttons

Marketing websites with micro-animations

Dashboard data animations

Interactive educational content

Lightweight and vector-based

Cross-platform compatibility

Scalable and resolution-independent

Interactive and programmable

Designer-developer workflow integration

Reuse animations across multiple screens

Optimize JSON size by reducing layer complexity

Cache animations for performance

Split large animations into segments

Batch multiple animations in container if needed

Convert GIFs or videos to Lottie JSON

Refactor After Effects projects for Lottie compatibility

Replace static web animations with Lottie player

Integrate with app framework libraries

Test playback and interactivity on target platforms