How to Convert Videos into Lottie Animations for Webflow
Step 1: Export Video Frames from Adobe Media Encoder Start by breaking your video into individual image frames: Open Adobe Media Encoder Import your video file Set export settings: Format: JPEG Sequence Dimensions: Use Original Frame Rate: Use Source Quality: Maximum Export to a new folder Step 2: Bring your new JPEG Sequence into After Effects Now you'll turn those frames into a working animation: Create a new composition in After Effects: Match your video’s resolution and frame rate Set the desired duration Use a transparent background (important for overlays) Import the JPEG sequence Add it to your composition as sequence layers Step 3: Review and Tweak the Animation Before exporting, ensure everything looks perfect: Make sure all frames are aligned Preview the playback smoothness Trim extra or blank frames Ensure your animation fits the composition bounds Step 4: Export a Lottie File with Bodymovin Use the Bodymovin plugin to export a Lottie-compatible file: Open the Bodymovin extension Adjust export settings: Export Mode: Standard Renderer: SVG Enable compression Check Preserve Alpha (for transparency) Preview before exporting Export the final .json file Step 5: Embed in Webflow To use the animation on your Webflow site: Upload the Lottie JSON file to Webflow’s Assets panel Drag in a Lottie animation element Link it to your uploaded JSON Set behavior: Autoplay and/or Loop Adjust speed and triggering options Performance Tips Make sure your animations perform well: Keep JSON files under 500KB Test animations across multiple devices Use a CDN if hosting larger Lottie files externally Remove unused layers or effects in After Effects Bonus: Lottie Optimization Tools Convert .mp4 to .webm using aconvert.com for smoother previews Optimize .json with: LottieFiles Optimizer dotLottie Converter With these steps, you’ll be able to turn any video into a slick, web-optimized Lottie animation. Perfect for dynamic hero sections, icons, or interactive UI elements in Webflow!