Getting Started

The LottieFiles plugin lets you convert your After Effects animation into Lottie format files (.json and .lottie) so you can use them on web and mobile. It provides a smooth workflow for quickly iterating on animations and testing what’s supported across platforms.

You can also upload, test, and publish animations directly to your LottieFiles account. The plugin lets you search for existing Lottie animations and download their After Effects project files to customize them.

Check out the quick plugin walkthrough video below, or visit the LottieFiles plugin for AE page for more details.

Features

Preview Tab

View animations you’ve uploaded previously to your LottieFiles account, whether from the web or via the plugin.

Explore Tab

Browse and search all Lottie animations on LottieFiles directly within the plugin.

You can download both the Lottie file and its Adobe After Effects project (AEP) file. This gives you full control to redesign or tweak layers as needed.

Download the LottieFiles for AE Plugin

You can download the plugin from any of these sources:

• LottieFiles Website: https://lottiefiles.com/plugins/after-effects
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Creative Cloud Plugin Page
• Aescripts: https://aescripts.com/lottiefiles

Installation Guide

You can install the LottieFiles plugin for After Effects in three ways:

1. Adobe Creative Cloud
2. ZXP Installer
3. Aescripts + aeplugins manager

Install via Adobe Creative Cloud

1. Download and install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App.
2. Open the app and sign in using your Adobe account.
3. Go to Stock & Marketplace > Plugins.
4. In the search bar, type LottieFiles.
5. Find LottieFiles for After Effects, then click Install and confirm with OK.

Install via ZXP Installer

1. Download the ZXP Installer for Mac or Windows.
2. Install and launch the ZXP Installer.
3. Click Install and open the .zxp file for the After Effects plugin.

Install via aescripts + aeplugins manager

1. Go to aescripts.com, sign in or create an account.
2. Add LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects to your cart and complete checkout (it’s free).
3. Download and install the aescripts + aeplugins manager for Mac or Windows.
4. Launch the manager and log in using your aescripts.com account.
5. Under the All Products tab, find LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects and click Install.

Note: If you don’t see the plugin, make sure you’re logged into the same account you used to complete the download.

For help, check the aescripts Help and FAQ, or contact us at support@lottiefiles.com.

Updated July 17, 2025 14:39