Explore

Search the public LottieFiles library and preview an animation before adding it to Canva.

Use Explore when you need a ready-made animation rather than a specific team asset.

  1. Open Explore.

  2. Browse the available categories, or enter a search term.

  3. Refine the visible results with the filters and sorting options available to your account.

  4. Select a result to preview it.

Search by purpose when the animation communicates a product state:

  • loading

  • success

  • payment complete

  • empty state

  • error

  • upload

Search by visual language when it needs to match a design direction, such as outline, geometric, or minimal.

Free and Premium results

Explore can include free and Premium animations. Premium availability depends on the connected LottieFiles account and plan. If a result is locked, choose another animation or follow the upgrade action shown in the app.

Preview before inserting

Play the complete animation and check:

  • The motion communicates the intended state.

  • The duration works in the Canva page or video.

  • The artwork remains legible at its intended size.

  • The palette works with the surrounding design.

From the preview, continue to recoloring or add the animation to your design.

Last updated: July 21, 2026 at 1:02 PMEdit this page