What It Does
LottieFiles converts After Effects compositions into Lottie JSON or dotLottie files, the lightweight animation format used across web and mobile platforms. The plugin handles both import and export, so you can bring Lottie animations into After Effects for editing and push finished work straight to your development workflow. The built-in player shows you exactly how the animation renders on web, and you can test on iOS and Android devices without leaving the app.
Key Features
Instant preview. Watch your animation play in the Lottie player for web directly inside the extension panel as you edit. No need to export, upload, and refresh a browser.
Cross-platform testing. Send animations to the LottieFiles iOS or Android apps with one click. This lets you check platform-specific player behavior and feature support, especially helpful since different platforms support different Lottie features.
Bulk rendering. Queue multiple compositions and render them all as Lottie files at once. Save time when working with sets of animations or versioned variations.
Lottie Feature Checker. Scans your composition to flag which Lottie features you’re using and whether they’ll work on web, iOS, or Android. This helps you catch compatibility problems before handoff.
Lottie Optimizer. Compresses file sizes further without quality loss. The plugin already exports small files, the optimizer makes them smaller.
dotLottie support. Export to the .lottie format, which bundles images and multiple animations into a single compressed file. Smaller than standard JSON.
Workspace integration. Save animations directly to your LottieFiles workspace, making it easy to collaborate with team members or share progress privately with clients.
QR code preview. Scan a code with the LottieFiles mobile app to preview the animation on your device.
Import from Lottie. Bring Lottie JSON files back into After Effects for editing. Recent updates improved font imports, color handling, layer blend modes, and image asset support.
Render timing graph. See CPU usage and frame timing, helpful for optimizing performance in production.
Who It’s For
This plugin bridges the gap between motion design and development. If you’re handing off animations to developers for websites or apps, LottieFiles gives you a way to test and validate before delivery. It’s also useful for teams working across disciplines, animators building interactive elements for products, and anyone who needs to iterate quickly on lightweight animations.
Pricing
The plugin is completely free. No subscription, no trial period, no purchase required.
LottieFiles (the platform) offers optional paid plans for cloud features like unlimited uploads, version history, and team collaboration. Individual plans start at $19.99/month, Team plans at $24.99/month per user, billed annually. These are separate from the plugin and not required to use it.