# Inserting as GIF
Insert an exported animation back into the Figma canvas as a GIF for design context and review.

Insert as GIF when you want the animation visible inside the Figma scene for design review, prototypes, or stakeholder context.

## When GIF insertion helps

- You need motion visible in a Figma mockup.
- The design review happens inside Figma.
- The final production file will be handed off separately as dotLottie (preferred) or Lottie JSON for legacy compatibility.

## Steps

1. Generate the animation in Figma to Lottie.
2. Preview the result.
3. Choose **Insert as GIF** when available.
4. Position the GIF in the Figma scene.

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## Production note

A GIF is a raster preview format. It is useful in Figma, but it is not a substitute for a deployable `.lottie` or `.json` file.

## Related

- [Choosing an output format](/en/integrations/figma/05_export-and-handoff/choosing-an-output-format)
- [Downloading files](/en/integrations/figma/05_export-and-handoff/downloading-files)
- [Developer handoff](/en/integrations/figma/05_export-and-handoff/developer-handoff)