# Downloading files
Download Lottie JSON, dotLottie, GIF, MP4, WebM, or MOV output from the LottieFiles plugin for Figma.

Download a local file when you need to attach an animation to another tool, test it locally, or send a file directly.

## Steps

1. Generate and preview the animation.
2. Choose the output format.
3. Click the download action when available.
4. Save the file locally.

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## What to download

- Download **`.lottie`** by default — smaller files and access to state machines, themes, and motion tokens.
- Download **`.json`** when you need compatibility with legacy `lottie-web` style players.
- Download **GIF, MP4, WebM, or MOV** for review or design-context use.

## Before sending a file

Confirm the recipient knows:

- Which format you exported.
- Whether the animation is interactive.
- Which runtime should play it.
- Whether Workspace has a newer version.

## Related

- [Choosing an output format](/en/integrations/figma/05_export-and-handoff/choosing-an-output-format)
- [Developer handoff](/en/integrations/figma/05_export-and-handoff/developer-handoff)
- [Player controls](/en/integrations/figma/08_runtime-compatibility/player-controls)