# 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. ## Browse or search 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. Explore results and animation preview in Canva 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](/en/integrations/canva/03_customize/recoloring-an-animation) or [add the animation to your design](/en/integrations/canva/04_add-to-design/adding-an-animation-to-your-design). ## Related - [Quickstart](/en/integrations/canva/01_quickstart) - [Workspace assets](/en/integrations/canva/02_find-animations/workspace-assets)