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Is the bodymovin plugin compatible with the latest version of After Effects (AE 2020 17.5.0 build 40) as mentioned on the Webflow plugin page?

TL;DR
  • Bodymovin is compatible with After Effects 17.5.0, but it’s recommended to use the latest LottieFiles plugin for better stability and support.
  • Install the plugin via Adobe Marketplace or LottieFiles, and always test exports in Webflow or LottieFiles Preview to ensure proper rendering.

Bodymovin compatibility with After Effects version 17.5.0 (AE 2020) is generally supported, but there are some important considerations.

1. Compatibility and Functionality

  • Bodymovin is a plugin for exporting After Effects animations as JSON via the Lottie library, which Webflow uses for Lottie integration.
  • The Bodymovin plugin is compatible with AE 2020 (17.5.0 build 40). This version still supports the plugin, and the core export functionality works as expected.
  • However, Bodymovin development is now part of the LottieFiles plugin, which has superseded the standalone Bodymovin panel in recent workflow recommendations.
  • It’s advised to use the latest version of the LottieFiles plugin for After Effects, which includes updated Bodymovin functionality.
  • You can install it via the Adobe Creative Cloud Marketplace or download it from lottiefiles.com/plugins/after-effects.
  • This updated plugin ensures maximum compatibility with newer After Effects versions and stays aligned with Webflow's Lottie JSON file requirements.

3. Things to Watch Out For

  • Features such as expressions, track mattes, effects, or 3D layers may not fully render in Lottie/Bodymovin exports.
  • Always test your exported JSON in Webflow or LottieFiles Preview to confirm animation behavior.

Summary

Yes, Bodymovin is compatible with AE 2020 (17.5.0), but using the latest LottieFiles plugin is strongly recommended for better stability, export support, and ongoing updates.

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