How Do I Upload a Lottie File to Webflow?

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Are you looking to add some animation to your Webflow project? Lottie files are a great way to bring life and movement to your website. In this tutorial, we will cover the step-by-step process of uploading a Lottie file to Webflow, so you can create stunning animations that will captivate your audience.

Step 1: Prepare Your Lottie File

Before we dive into the uploading process, make sure you have a Lottie file ready. Lottie files are lightweight JSON-based animations exported from Adobe After Effects or other animation software. You can find free or premium Lottie files on various websites like LottieFiles.com.

Pro Tip: When choosing a Lottie file, consider its size and complexity. Larger files may affect your website’s loading speed, so it’s best to optimize them before uploading.

Step 2: Add the Webflow Embed Component

To upload and display your Lottie file on your Webflow website, you’ll need to use the Embed component. Follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and open your project in the Designer.
  2. Select the page where you want to add the Lottie animation.
  3. Drag and drop an Embed component from the Add Panel onto your desired location on the page.

Step 3: Upload Your Lottie File

Note: Make sure you have uploaded your Lottie file to an external hosting platform such as LottieFiles.com, Github, or any other hosting service that supports JSON files.

  1. In the Embed component settings panel on the right, click on the “Open embed settings” button.
  2. In the HTML Embed Code field, paste the following code:
    3. <div class="lottie-embed" data-url="https://your-lottie-file-url.json"></div>

    Replace “https://your-lottie-file-url.json” with the URL of your Lottie file. Make sure to keep the quotation marks intact.

  3. Click outside the Embed component or press Enter to save your changes.

Step 4: Adjust Lottie Animation Settings

Webflow allows you to customize various settings for your Lottie animation. To do this:

  1. Select the Embed component containing your Lottie animation.
  2. In the Settings panel on the right, navigate to the Lottie Animation section.
  3. Here, you can adjust settings like autoplay, loop, background color, and more according to your preferences.

Step 5: Publish Your Webflow Website

Congratulations! You have successfully uploaded and configured your Lottie animation in Webflow. To see it live on your website:

  1. Click on the “Publish” button in the top-right corner of Webflow Designer.
  2. Your website will now be live with the stunning Lottie animation integrated into your chosen page!

Note: Remember to test your website on different devices and browsers to ensure a smooth user experience.

I hope this tutorial has helped you understand how to upload a Lottie file to Webflow. With Lottie animations, you can add a touch of magic and interactivity to your website without writing complex code.

Now, go ahead and unleash your creativity by exploring the vast world of Lottie animations!