The developer takes the JSON file and feeds it into the Lottie player on the website. A simple code snippet is all that is required to display the animation:
Asset Compression: If your animation uses raster images, Bodymovin can bake them into the JSON file or export them as a separate folder. bodymovin extension
This is the most critical step. Bodymovin works best with and text. It "translates" After Effects properties (like Position, Scale, Rotation, and Opacity) into JavaScript data. The developer takes the JSON file and feeds
| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | | Plugin for AE that uploads directly to cloud + provides player & testing | | Lottie Editor (lottiefiles.com) | Edit JSON animations visually (change colors, speed, etc.) | | Haiku Animator | Code‑friendly, exports to Lottie + React/Vue components | | Rive | Real‑time vector animation with state machines (more interactive, but not JSON‑compatible with Lottie) | | SVGA | Another lightweight format, but less popular than Lottie | Bodymovin works best with and text
It has bridged the gap between the creative vision of the motion designer and the technical reality of the web developer. As the Lottie ecosystem grows—with support for Android, iOS, React Native, and Flutter—Bodymovin remains the essential key that unlocks the door between Adobe After Effects and the world.