Lottie Creator is a browser based animation editor. To begin using it, just go to https://creator.lottiefiles.com/. To export an animation, you will need a LottieFiles account. This page explains how to access Lottie Creator, sign in and understand your workspace environment.

Accessing Lottie Creator

Step 1: Open Lottie Creator

Visit https://creator.lottiefiles.com/ in any modern desktop browser.

💡 Lottie Creator runs fully online, so there is no installation or setup required.

If you already have a LottieFiles account, sign in using your existing credentials.

Your files, workspace and shared team projects will be available immediately after login.

If you do not have a LottieFiles account yet, you can create one for free.

You can sign up using:

•Google
•Facebook
•GitHub or GitLab
•Email
•Enterprise SSO for organizations using LottieFiles for Teams

Once you are signed in, you can start creating animations right away.

Workspace Access Overview

After signing in, you will have access to:

•Personal Workspace: Your private files and projects
•Team Workspace: Available if your organization uses LottieFiles for Teams
•Shared Files: Files shared by colleagues or collaborators
•Recent Files and Autosaved Drafts

Lottie Creator automatically syncs your work to your LottieFiles account, keeping your assets accessible from any device.

Cloud Sync and Autosave

Lottie Creator continuously saves your edits in the cloud.

This enables:

•Automatic version updates
•Cross platform file access through LottieFiles
•Smooth handoff between Creator and the LottieFiles asset manager

Accessing Lottie Creator from Other Tools

You can also open animations directly in Lottie Creator from:

•Figma (via LottieFiles plugin)
•Adobe After Effects (via LottieFiles plugin)
•Framer
•Webflow
•Canva

These integrations allow you to import animations, edit them in Creator and sync changes back into your primary design tool.

Browser Requirements

Lottie Creator works best in modern browsers that support:

•WebGL for real time vector rendering
•IndexedDB for local storage
•Web Workers for background processing
•Canvas API for drawing and animation

Recommended Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge

Use the most recent version for best performance and compatibility.

Supported Devices

Lottie Creator is designed for desktop use.

•Works best on laptops and desktop computers
•Not recommended for mobile or tablet browsers
•Ensure that GPU acceleration is enabled in your browser for optimal performance

Network Requirements

Lottie Creator uses cloud storage and real time syncing.

For best results:

•Use a stable internet connection
•Organizations with VPN or firewall rules may need to ensure LottieFiles domains are accessible

Logging Out and Switching Accounts

You can switch accounts or log out using the account menu located in the top right corner of the interface.

This allows you to move between personal and team accounts easily.

Set up & Access