Lottielab
Lottielab is a browser-based animation editor built specifically for creating and customizing Lottie files. It simplifies motion design workflows by offering intuitive controls, real-time previews, and direct export to the Lottie format—no After Effects required.
Lottielab is a browser-based animation tool focused on designing and editing Lottie animations visually—without needing to use After Effects. It offers a timeline editor, layer-based composition, and export to Lottie JSON, making it easy to create or adjust lightweight animations for apps, websites, and user interfaces.
What It Does Best
Lottie-First Workflow: Design and animate directly in Lottie format, with full support for JSON export.
Visual Editing: Animate shapes, paths, text, and colors in a familiar timeline and layer system.
Real-Time Preview: See animations instantly as you design, with playback and export controls built in.
Who It’s For
UI & Product Designers: Creating lightweight animations for mobile apps, web interfaces, or onboarding flows.
Developers: Editing and optimizing Lottie files without going back to After Effects.
Teams & Startups: Building scalable animation systems for digital products without a complex toolchain.
What Makes It Unique
Lottielab brings the power of Lottie animation to the browser—allowing non-After Effects users to design in a native Lottie environment. It simplifies the process of prototyping and implementing motion directly into product design workflows.
Before You Start
No installation required—runs in modern browsers.
Exports animations as Lottie JSON, compatible with iOS, Android, Web, and React Native.
Offers both free and paid plans; some export and team features may be limited on the free tier.
Final Thoughts
Lottielab is a focused, accessible solution for anyone working with Lottie animations—ideal for teams that want fast, flexible motion design directly in the browser.