LottieFiles

How to integrate LottieFiles with Webflow

Connect LottieFiles to Webflow to add professional animations that load faster than GIFs or videos while maintaining perfect quality at any size. Whether you need subtle micro-interactions or complex storytelling animations, this integration gives you multiple paths to implementation based on your technical comfort level.

Use the LottieFiles App

Install the official marketplace app to search, customize, and add animations directly in the Webflow Designer. This method gives you access to over 100,000 free animations plus your team's private library, with built-in color customization and native Webflow interaction support. Perfect for teams who want professional animations without touching code.

Capabilities:

• Search and insert animations from the vast LottieFiles library
• Customize colors instantly to match your brand palette
• Set up triggers like hover, click, or scroll using Webflow's Interactions panel
• Access team workspaces for proprietary animations
• Support dotLottie format for 50-80% smaller file sizes

The app handles all technical complexity, letting you focus on design while ensuring optimal performance through native dotLottie support.

Native features, direct embeds and widgets

Add Lottie animations using Webflow's built-in embed element and the LottieFiles web player. This approach works well for single animations or when you need specific customization beyond what the app provides.

Implementation steps:

• Add the player script to your site's custom code settings
• Embed animations using the <lottie-player> web component
• Configure playback with attributes like speed, loop, and autoplay
• Style animations using standard CSS for positioning and sizing

<script src="https://unpkg.com/@lottiefiles/lottie-player@latest/dist/lottie-player.js"></script>
<lottie-player 
  src="https://assets.lottiefiles.com/animations/your-animation.json" 
  background="transparent" 
  speed="1" 
  style="width: 300px; height: 300px;" 
  loop 
  autoplay>
</lottie-player>

This method gives you direct control over animation properties while still avoiding complex JavaScript.

Build with Webflow and LottieFiles APIs

For advanced implementations like dynamic content, bulk imports, or custom workflows, combine the Webflow CMS API with LottieFiles assets. This approach enables programmatic control and automation beyond what visual tools provide.

Key endpoints and capabilities:

• Store animation URLs in CMS using POST /collections/{collection_id}/items
• Update animations dynamically based on user interactions or data
• Implement custom interactivity with the LottieFiles Interactivity library
• Automate asset management through webhooks and API calls

Dynamic CMS-driven animations

Create a CMS collection to store animation URLs and metadata, then dynamically render different animations based on page content or user actions.

Setup process:

• Create a CMS collection with fields for animation URL, name, and settings
• Populate items via API with animation data
• Reference in templates using custom code embeds
• Update programmatically when animations change

This pattern works well for portfolios, product showcases, or any site with frequently changing animation content.

Interactive scroll-based experiences

Combine the Lottie Interactivity library with Webflow's structure to create animations that respond to scroll position, creating engaging storytelling experiences.

Implementation approach:

• Add the Interactivity library to your project
• Configure scroll triggers that map animation progress to viewport position
• Chain animation sequences for complex narratives
• Sync with Webflow interactions for coordinated effects

LottieInteractivity.create({
  player: '#heroAnimation',
  mode: 'scroll',
  actions: [{
  visibility: [0, 1],
  type: 'seek',
  frames: [0, 100]
  }]
});

This enables magazine-style layouts and product demonstrations that unfold as users explore your content.

What you can build

Integrating LottieFiles with Webflow opens up possibilities for creating dynamic, performant websites that engage users without sacrificing load times.

• Interactive landing pages: Build conversion-focused pages with animated CTAs, scroll-triggered product reveals, and engaging hero sections that load instantly
• E-commerce experiences: Create product showcases with 360-degree animations, interactive size guides, and animated checkout flows that reduce cart abandonment
• Portfolio sites: Showcase work with animated case study walkthroughs, interactive project galleries, and motion-rich presentations that demonstrate creative capabilities
• SaaS marketing sites: Explain complex features through animated product tours, interactive demos, and onboarding flows that convert visitors into users