Lottie files take up little space, never have pixelation issues, and work on any platform. Learn how to use them in your interfaces.
This article will explore what Lottie animations are, why they’re essential for modern UI/UX design, and how to incorporate them into your projects.
TL;DR
Lottie files are lightweight, vector-based animations that deliver high-quality visuals without pixelation. It is perfect for native desktop and mobile apps and for small animations on the websites. To recolor them better use Lottie editor and to implement them into interface you sometimes need to work a bit with the code.
Lottie delivers high-quality visuals without the performance drawbacks of traditional GIFs or videos (learn video formats here). Seamlessly compatible across the web, iOS, and Android, Lottie animations look great and offer interactive capabilities, making them perfect for enhancing user experiences.
Lottie is a lightweight animation file format that uses JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) for web, mobile, and desktop applications. JSON is a text-based format for representing data, but you need a specific tool to turn JSON into media files. Lottie is that tool—it reads JSON animations and displays them directly in web browsers or apps.
Though all this might sound like an unnecessary hassle, Lottie is a gem for UI/UX design. Here’s why:
Lottie animations are a powerful tool for enhancing user interfaces by adding high-quality, lightweight animations that boost engagement and interactivity. Here are some ideal use cases:
If you choose an animation from the Lottie library:
You can also change the background color for a more accurate preview of the animation (note that it won’t change the background color of the animation itself — it’s for preview only).
Aside from the Lottie library animations, you can choose any other JSON animation and edit it using Lottie Editor. You can find numerous animated assets available as JSON files in the Icons8 Ouch! illustration library and icons library.
If you choose to recolor an animation saved on your PC:
WIX supports Lottie files natively, so the algorithm is quick and easy.
Squarespace doesn’t support Lottie animations natively, nor does it have a plugin or widget for Lottie files. It takes a bit more time, patience, and coding.
The algorithm described for Squarespace users works with other HTML-based websites. You need to inject the <lottie-player> component, get a URL for your animation, generate an HTML code for it, and insert the following code:
<lottie-player src=”<URL HERE>” background=”transparent” speed=”1″ style=”width: 300px; height: 300px;” loop controls autoplay></lottie-player>
Remember to replace the URL with the actual URL for your animation and adjust the rest of the parameters according to how you want the animation to look.
Here is Lottie’s guide on how to use Lottie animations on various platforms, whether you’re developing a web application, a mobile app, or a desktop app. You can use Lottie files virtually anywhere, and if that’s not possible, you can circle back to the good old MP4s and GIFs.
Lottie animations are a game-changer for UI/UX design. They offer lightweight, high-quality visuals that enhance user engagement and work seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android platforms. Despite some limitations, knowing when and how to use Lottie can significantly elevate your projects. Use the provided guides and tips to incorporate Lottie animations effectively, making your interfaces more dynamic and user-friendly.
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