LOTTIE FORMAT

Lottie Converters

Convert Lottie animation JSON files into broadly compatible formats for sharing and publishing.

About Lottie

Lottie is a JSON-based animation format introduced by Airbnb for high-quality vector motion on web and mobile platforms. Instead of storing pixel frames, a Lottie file stores animation instructions that are rendered by a runtime player.

Authoritative reference: Lottie official docs

Lottie is ideal for product UI animations and app interactions, but it is not universally supported in email clients and social apps. Converting to GIF improves compatibility for broad sharing workflows.

Quick Facts

Extension: .json
Developed By: Airbnb
Format Type: Vector animation JSON
Color Depth: Runtime-rendered
Scales Cleanly: Yes
Audio Support: No
Common Use: App and web UI animations
Shareability: Best after GIF/MP4 conversion

Convert from Lottie (6 tools)

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Lottie to APNG

Convert Lottie JSON animations to animated PNG (APNG) format

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Lottie to GIF

Convert Lottie JSON animations to animated GIF format

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Lottie to JPG

Extract static JPG frames from Lottie JSON animations with white background

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Lottie to PNG

Extract static PNG frames from Lottie JSON animations

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Lottie to WebM

Convert Lottie JSON animations to WebM video format

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Lottie to WebP

Convert Lottie JSON animations to animated WebP format

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lottie file?

Lottie is a JSON animation format that stores vector animation instructions rather than per-frame pixels. It is commonly exported from After Effects via Bodymovin and rendered with Lottie players on web, iOS, and Android.

Because Lottie is runtime-driven JSON, it is excellent for apps and sites but not accepted everywhere you might want to share animation content.

Why convert Lottie to GIF?

GIF works in email clients, chat apps, and social platforms without requiring a Lottie runtime. Converting to GIF is the easiest path when you need universal playback.

Trade-off: GIFs are usually larger than Lottie JSON and limited to 256 colors per frame.

Will my animation quality change?

Lottie starts as vector instructions, while GIF is raster frames. Most UI animations remain visually strong, but gradients and complex shading can show banding in GIF due to the 256-color palette.

If you need highest fidelity and smallest file size for long animations, video formats are often better than GIF.

Do you support batch conversion for Lottie files?

Yes. Use the converter cards above to process multiple files in one batch according to your current plan limits.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.