How can I convert MP4 files to LottieFiles using a tool on Webflow?
TL;DR
- Convert MP4 to a GIF or image sequence using tools like Ezgif, CloudConvert, or After Effects.
- Use After Effects + Bodymovin or LottieFiles.com to convert the GIF/images into a Lottie JSON file.
- Upload the Lottie JSON to Webflow Designer via the Lottie element and adjust playback settings as needed.
You cannot directly convert MP4 files to LottieFiles within Webflow itself, but you can achieve this using external tools. Follow these steps to convert your MP4 video into a Lottie JSON file and upload it to Webflow.
1. Convert MP4 to GIF or Image Sequence
- Use an online tool like Ezgif, CloudConvert, or Adobe After Effects to convert your MP4 file to a GIF or image sequence (PNG/JPG frames).
- If using After Effects, import the MP4, then export it as a PNG sequence.
2. Convert GIF or Images to Lottie (JSON)
- Open Adobe After Effects and import your GIF or image sequence.
- Use the Bodymovin plugin (free LottieFiles extension) to export the animation as a Lottie JSON file.
- If using LottieFiles.com, upload your GIF and let it generate a Lottie animation.
3. Upload Lottie File to Webflow
- Go to Webflow Designer and add a Lottie element.
- Upload your Lottie JSON file from Step 2.
- Adjust playback settings as needed (autoplay, loop, on-scroll animations).
Summary
Webflow does not support direct MP4 to Lottie conversion. Instead, convert MP4 to GIF or an image sequence, then use After Effects + Bodymovin or LottieFiles.com to generate a JSON-based Lottie file. Finally, upload it to Webflow using the Lottie element.