Not every AE feature works. Stick to shape layers, transforms, masks, trim paths, and basic keyframes. Avoid: particle systems, some effects, and expressions that reference external files.
Always test the JSON with LottieFiles preview or lottie-web before production. Some “supported” features still drop frames at 60fps. bodymovin plugin
Instead of rendering massive .mov or .gif files, Bodymovin exports your After Effects animation as a lightweight . Developers can then play it natively on web, iOS, Android, and React Native using Lottie. Not every AE feature works
Here’s a draft for a social/media post about the plugin (for Adobe After Effects), tailored for different platforms and tones. Pick the one that fits your audience best. Option 1: For Designers & Animators (LinkedIn / Twitter / Dribbble) Headline: Stop exporting GIFs. Start shipping JSON. Always test the JSON with LottieFiles preview or
Use the Preview inside Bodymovin before exporting. If it looks wrong there, it’ll look wrong in production. Option 4: For developers (more technical) Bodymovin → JSON export from AE. Lottie → runtime renderer.