: It ensures that images don't go missing when sharing files between designers and developers.
While is not a formal standalone file extension, it typically refers to a Lottie animation package compressed into a ZIP file. This format is essential for animations that include external assets—like images or custom fonts—that cannot be embedded directly into a standard Lottie JSON file. Understanding the Lottie.zip Format Lottie.zip
: Contains external raster images (PNG, JPG) or custom fonts required for the animation to render correctly. : It ensures that images don't go missing
Standard Lottie animations are JSON-based files. However, when an animation is complex, the ZIP container serves as a wrapper to keep all necessary components together: Understanding the Lottie
: Zipping the JSON and its assets significantly reduces the total file size compared to raw formats, leading to faster web and app load times.