Lottiefiles
FreemiumCreate, edit and ship Lottie animations
About Lottiefiles
LottieFiles is the largest library of Lottie animations — lightweight, scalable JSON-based animations for web and mobile. Includes an editor, Figma plugin, and marketplace for free and premium animations.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- Limited animations
- Basic editor
- Community access
Pro
- Premium animations
- Private workspace
- Advanced editor
Team
- Team collaboration
- Shared library
- Analytics
Pros
- Huge free animation library to browse and use
- Tiny file sizes — great for web performance
- Easy Figma integration
- Animations scale perfectly at any size
Cons
- Pro plan pricey for individual use
- Editor is basic compared to After Effects
- Niche use case — not every project needs it
Best For
- Adding micro-animations to web/mobile apps
- Loading states and empty state illustrations
- Marketing pages that need eye-catching motion
Not Ideal For
- Complex animation production work
- Teams without a Figma/web workflow
Data & Privacy
Animation platform. Public animations on the platform are freely accessible. Private workspace animations are protected. Limited public information about AI training practices. Animations downloadable in Lottie JSON, GIF, and MP4 formats.
Who Is This For?
Hands-on tested May 2026
Signup Experience
Email or Google signup with free tier available -- no credit card required. The editor launches in the browser immediately. The community library of free Lottie animations is accessible without logging in. Uploading a Lottie JSON file and previewing it takes under 1 minute.
For Home Users
Free tier includes 10 private files and unlimited access to the community library -- more than enough for personal projects or learning animation. Exporting to JSON, GIF, and MP4 works on the free plan. Hobbyists building personal websites or apps will rarely need the paid tier.
For Business Users
Paid plans from $19/mo add unlimited private files, team workspaces, and advanced export options. The community library of free, production-ready animations reduces custom animation work significantly. Development teams using Lottie animations report smaller file sizes and smoother performance than GIF or video alternatives. The editor is intuitive for designers who are not animation specialists. The main limitation is that complex custom animations still require After Effects with the LottieFiles plugin.
Our Verdict
LottieFiles is the go-to for lightweight web animations. The free library alone is worth bookmarking — thousands of polished animations ready to drop into any project. Pro is only worth it if you're creating custom animations regularly. For most developers, the free tier delivers plenty of value.