Can Lottie be integrated into Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Lottie can be integrated into Webflow. Lottie is a library developed by Airbnb that allows you to add high-quality animations to your websites and apps. It uses a JSON file format that contains the animation data, making it lightweight and easy to load. Here's how you can integrate Lottie into Webflow:

  1. Create or find a Lottie animation: You can create your own Lottie animation using software such as Adobe After Effects or find pre-made animations on websites like LottieFiles.

  2. Export the Lottie animation as a JSON file: Once you have your Lottie animation ready, you'll need to export it as a JSON file. This file will contain all the animation data that Webflow needs to display the animation.

  3. Upload the JSON file to your project: In your Webflow project, go to the Assets panel and upload the JSON file. Make sure to note down the file URL, as you'll need it in the next step.

  4. Add a Lottie component to your Webflow project: In the Webflow Designer, drag and drop an Embed element onto the page where you want to display the Lottie animation. Then, click on the newly added Embed element and go to the Settings panel.

  5. Add the Lottie animation code: In the Settings panel, click on the "Open Code Editor" button. This will open a code editor where you can add custom code to the Embed element. Use the following code template and replace "YOUR-ANIMATION-URL.JSON" with the URL of your uploaded JSON file:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/bodymovin/5.7.2/lottie.min.js"></script><script>    var animation = bodymovin.loadAnimation({        container: document.getElementById('lottie-animation'),        renderer: 'svg',        loop: true,        autoplay: true,        path: 'https://your-animation-url.json' // Replace with your animation URL    });</script>
  1. Preview and publish your Webflow project: Once you've added the Lottie animation code, you can preview it in the Webflow Designer or publish your project to see the animation in action on your live website.

By following these steps, you can easily integrate Lottie animations into your Webflow project, enhancing the visual appeal and interactivity of your website.

Additional Questions:

  • How do I create a Lottie animation in Adobe After Effects?
  • Can I control Lottie animations with interactions in Webflow?
  • Is there a limit to the file size or number of Lottie animations I can integrate into a Webflow project?