Customization and formats

Each icon is delivered in Lottie (JSON) format as a base. Thanks to our robust customization tool built in the library, you can customize icons with color, stroke width, animation type, and other properties. Icons can be rendered and then downloaded in various of different formats.

Lottie files don’t work as pictures or videos, as they are delivered through code and animated vector files.This makes them super sharp and fully interactive.

Embed HTML	A quick and easy way to implement animated icons on websites. Copy an HTML code directly from our library, and embed it on your page. The icon's source, in JSON Lottie format, is hosted on AWS servers AWS servers for efficiency.
Lottie JSON	Lordicon default format, which includes customization data to make icons fully customizable. Upon export, the JSON file can be minified to remove control data.
GIF	An animated GIF is available in various sizes ranging from 100 x 100px to 1000 x 1000px with a solid or transparent background. However, renders with a transparent background may become pixelated due to low performance of the format.
PNG (Generated)	An image with a transparent background representing the given frame of the icon animation.
SVG (Generated)	A vector image representing the given frame of the icon animation. Note: This format fails to work correctly in graphic design softwares, however works ok on the web.
MP4	An animation exported in the MP4 format. Note: the exported MP4 file won't work with QuickTime Player or Windows Media Player. However, it can be easily used across the web, mobile, or with any video editing software.
WEBP	A lightweight raster animation format built for the Web environment.
APNG	An animated PNG sequence that works similarly to GIF, but with correct transparency rendering.

SVG	A source SVG design of an icon with editable stroke widths.
Adobe After Effect	A project source file with Essential Graphics connected that allows quick and easy customization.
MOGRT	A motion graphics template with a fully editable animated icon that can be easily imported and customized within Adobe software programs.

The best format to use depends on the specific use case. Here are some guidelines to help you make the right choice:

Case 1: If you want to add animated icons to your website or mobile app as an interactive experience, then go with the fully interactive Lottie format. Icons exported in this format are lightweight and super sharp.

Case 2: If you're planning to use animated icons as a website loader, it's best to use a tiny WEBP or GIF format. Lottie animation may cause a delay in the icon's appearance as it requires loading the player first. However, you can mask the delay with a smooth appearance, but that would require visiting our web documentation.

Case 3: When it comes to using animated icons in presentation slides, GIFs are usually the most practical choice. For more information on using GIFs in presentations, you can refer to this link.

Case 4: If you're using external editing software to create video materials with animated icons, you can choose between the MP4, MOGRT or Adobe After Effects format.

By carefully considering your use case and choosing the right format accordingly, you can ensure that your animated icons will be presented in the best possible way, no matter where they're used.

Require basic coding skills to implement
Micro: 20-100 kb
Vector quality
High-quality color support
Sharp corners with transparency
Supports all animation triggers
High CPU usage

Easy to implement
High: 1000-3000 kb
Raster quality
Low-quality color support
Pixelated corners with transparency
Works only with loop or one-play
Buffers only one time

Easy to implement
Low: 100-200kb
Raster quality
High-quality color support
Transparency not supported
Works only with loop or one-play
Buffers only one time

Formats

Formats that support customization

Source Files (non-edited)

What format to choose JSON Lottie, GIF, or MP4?

Lottie JSON

GIF file

MP4 file