Overview
Lottie is a powerful open-source animation library developed by Airbnb that enables developers to render After Effects animations in real-time across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and web applications.
Key features of Lottie:
- High-Quality Animations: Renders vector-based animations that maintain quality at any resolution
- Small File Size: Animations are exported as lightweight JSON files, significantly smaller than traditional video formats
- Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly across iOS, Android, Web, Windows, and other platforms
- Performance: Optimized for mobile devices with efficient rendering and minimal memory usage
- Designer-Developer Workflow: Streamlines the process of implementing complex animations by allowing designers to create in After Effects and developers to implement with simple code
Common use cases:
- Loading animations
- Onboarding experiences
- Empty states
- Success/Error states
- Interactive animations
The library has become an industry standard for implementing complex animations in applications, used by many leading companies to enhance their user experience.
Installation & Setup
