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
  • Install the latest LottieFiles plugin from Adobe Creative Cloud Marketplace, which includes Bodymovin support and works with AE 2020.  
  • If installation fails, manually download Bodymovin from GitHub, place it in the ScriptUI Panels folder, then restart AE.

The compatibility of the Bodymovin plugin with After Effects 2020 (v17.5.0 build 40) is generally supported, but may require updates.

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1. Check Bodymovin Compatibility

  • Bodymovin (now officially part of the LottieFiles plugin) is regularly updated, but some older versions of After Effects may encounter issues if updates are not manually installed.
  • AE 2020 (v17.5.0) is an older release, and some versions of the Bodymovin plugin may not install correctly without manual installation steps.

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2. Use the Latest LottieFiles Plugin Instead

  • The Bodymovin plugin has been incorporated into the LottieFiles plugin, which is actively maintained.
  • Download it via the Adobe Creative Cloud Marketplace under the name “LottieFiles for After Effects.”
  • This version includes Bodymovin export functionality and is designed to support AE 2020 and later.

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3. Manual Installation (If Needed)

  • If you experience issues with the in-app installation, you can:
  • Download the Bodymovin plugin from GitHub (https://github.com/airbnb/lottie-web).
  • Manually place it in the Scripts > ScriptUI Panels folder inside your After Effects installation directory.
  • Then, restart After Effects and access it via Window > Extensions > Bodymovin.

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4. Webflow Requirements

  • Webflow supports Lottie animations exported via Bodymovin.
  • Ensure the export format is JSON with compatible settings (no expressions not supported by Lottie, and solid shapes converted to outlines).

  

Summary

Yes, the Bodymovin plugin is compatible with AE 2020 (v17.5.0), especially when using the updated LottieFiles plugin. Use the most recent version of the plugin from the Adobe Exchange or GitHub to ensure full compatibility.

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