Lottie Animation Embeds

What Are Lottie Animations?

Lottie animations are lightweight, scalable vector animations exported from Adobe After Effects using the Bodymovin plugin, or created directly in tools like LottieFiles. Instead of video files, they render as compact JSON files that play back smoothly at any resolution — from a small icon to a full-screen display — without any loss of quality or increase in file size.

Because they're vector-based, Lottie animations scale perfectly to any screen size. The JSON format keeps file sizes small, making them fast to load and easy to embed in web-based environments like HipDeck.

Why Use Lottie Animations on Playlist Screens?

Lottie animations bring motion and visual interest to your slides without the overhead of video files. They loop seamlessly, load quickly, and support transparent backgrounds — so you can layer them directly over your slide designs without any awkward white boxes or black bars.

Because they're resolution-independent, they look sharp on any display, from standard monitors to high-DPI screens. If you want to add subtle motion — a pulsing logo, a spinning icon, or a looping background graphic — Lottie is the most efficient way to do it.

Embedding a Lottie Animation via LottieFiles.com

LottieFiles.com hosts thousands of free and premium Lottie animations you can embed directly into HipDeck slides. Follow these steps:

1. Go to LottieFiles.com and browse or search for an animation that fits your needs.
2. Open the animation's detail page.
3. Click the Share or Embed button on the animation page.
4. Copy the iframe embed code that appears in the dialog.
5. In HipDeck, open your slide and add an Embed Element.
6. Paste the iframe code into the embed field and save.

The animation will appear on your slide and loop automatically based on the settings from LottieFiles.

Using the Lottie Web Player (HTML Snippet)

For more control — or when working with AI-generated embeds — you can use the Lottie Web Player approach. This method uses a self-contained HTML snippet that loads the Lottie Web Player script and renders the animation using the <lottie-player> custom element.

This is especially useful when you have a direct URL to a .json animation file and want to configure playback behavior precisely. Here's a representative example:

<script src="https://unpkg.com/@lottiefiles/lottie-player@latest/dist/lottie-player.js"></script>

<lottie-player src="https://assets.lottiefiles.com/packages/lf20_example.json" background="transparent" speed="1" loop autoplay style="width: 400px; height: 400px;"></lottie-player>

The src attribute points to your .json animation file. Set background to transparent to layer the animation over your slide. Use speed to control playback rate, and include loop and autoplay so the animation starts and repeats without any user interaction.

Use Cases

Lottie animations work well across a wide range of playlist screen scenarios:

• Animated logos — Display a brand logo with a subtle entrance or looping motion effect instead of a static image.
• Loading indicators — Show a spinner or progress animation on screens that transition between content.
• Celebration animations — Add confetti, fireworks, or other festive effects to recognition or achievement slides.
• Animated icons for wayfinding — Use directional or attention-grabbing icon animations to guide viewers to key information.
• Background motion graphics — Layer a slow-moving abstract animation behind text to add depth and visual energy without distracting from the message.

Tips for Best Results

Keep these practices in mind when embedding Lottie animations in HipDeck:

• Set loop to true so the animation plays continuously without stopping at the end of a single cycle.
• Use autoplay so the animation begins immediately when the slide loads — no click or interaction required.
• Choose transparent backgrounds to layer the animation cleanly over your slide's background color or image.
• Keep file sizes small by using optimized exports from LottieFiles. Avoid animations with embedded raster images, which inflate file size significantly.

Where to Find Free Lottie Animations

Several platforms offer free Lottie animations ready to embed:

• LottieFiles.com — The largest library of Lottie animations, with both free and premium options. Includes a built-in editor and direct embed support.
• Icons8 — A strong collection of animated icons in Lottie format, well-suited for UI and wayfinding use cases.
• Lordicon — An icon-focused Lottie library with a polished, consistent visual style. Ideal for professional and branded presentations.