In web design, using animations can really bring a site to life. With Readymag, a no-code design tool, adding these animations is straightforward. You don’t need any coding knowledge, making it simpler to create interactive websites or digital magazines. What sets Readymag apart is its intuitive interface: it offers drag-and-drop widgets that anyone can use to quickly incorporate animations—or for that matter, any elements—enhancing the visual appeal and user experience.
Another good news is that if you're using Readymag to create websites, you now have Lottie to play with there. With Lottie and Readymag, you can tell stories, guide your visitors' eyes where you want them to go, and just make your site feel alive. It’s not just about looking cool; it’s about making your website work better for your visitors.
How Readymag and Lottie work together
Readymag has added the Lottie Widget into its tool, which lets you put cool animations right into your website projects. It's a game-changer because you can now mix Lottie animations with Readymag’s own capabilities to make your website even more interactive. This feature is available on Personal, Freelancer, Studio, and Business Readymag plans, so many users can take advantage of it.
Let's add some animation to your website!
Here’s how you can add Lottie animations to your Readymag project, step by step.
Step 1. Add the widget
In Readymag, find the Lottie Widget and drop it into your project. You can upload your animation file in .lottie or .json format or just paste a link to one. You can also try out the widget by clicking on Random preset, which adds a random Lottie animation to your project.
Step 2. Make it fit
After uploading the file, you'll notice its details like size, number of frames, frame rate, and how long it lasts. You can't alter these specifics in Readymag directly. If changes are necessary, tweak the original file and upload it again. Yet, adjusting the size of the widget is straightforward—just drag its edges to resize.
To see the animation in action, switch to Preview mode or choose the Lottie Playback setting in the widget's options and press Play.
Step 3. Play around and customize
In Readymag, you have more options to personalize your Lottie animation, including choosing what actions will make it start. These settings are located in the widget options under Lottie Playback.
Within the Animation section of Lottie Playback, you're able to trim the timeline or reverse the animation's direction.
The specific ways you can interact with the animation vary based on the event types you select.
- Page load
The animation kicks in as soon as the page finishes loading. Within the Interaction section, you can adjust the animation's speed, introduce a delay, repeat the animation, and decide how many times it loops. These settings are activated right after the page is loaded.
- Scroll
The animation comes to life with page scrolling. In the Interaction area, you can align the animation's activity with the page's scroll position: from the very top of the page or just a specific section. This means the animation will either start right away when you begin scrolling or only within a certain area of the page.
- Hover (📱Hold)
Hovering over the widget or activating its trigger plays the animation. To set this up, click on Trigger + and choose any widget. The Interaction settings also let you control what happens when the mouse is no longer hovering—you can pause, reverse, adjust speed, or continue looping the animation.
- Cursor Movement (📱Press & Drag)
The animation responds to the movement of your cursor. You can specify under Interaction if you want the movement to be linear (straight line) or circular (moving from the edge to the center). You're able to limit this effect to just within the widget's boundaries or apply it across the whole screen. Looping can be set here as well.
- Click (📱Tap)
Clicking on the widget or its trigger initiates the animation. After setting a trigger by clicking Trigger + and selecting a widget, you can adjust the speed under Interaction, decide what happens with a second click (pause or reverse), and whether the animation should loop.
Advanced tricks to make your site pop
If you’re feeling adventurous, Readymag opens up a range of sophisticated interaction possibilities that go beyond basic functionality. Here are some unique features and scenarios that Readymag offers:
- Ability to have several interactions working simultaneously with different timelines. This means you can set up complex animations that respond to various user actions in a coordinated way, adding depth and interactivity to your website.
- Ability to set other widgets as triggers for starting animations. This interconnectivity between elements allows for interactive storytelling and engaging user journeys.
- Each type of interaction comes with its own customizable set of features. For instance, the cursor move can be configured to activate within the widget’s area or across the entire page. Moreover, you can define the axis along which the animation plays during a cursor move, offering you granular control over the animation’s behavior.
Adding Lottie animations to Readymag is easy and straightforward. You can play around with them in the tool and see how they make your websites more interactive and engaging.
We hope you found this article helpful. If you're interested in learning more Readymag and Lottie animations, check out this quick article for all the details.
So go on, be inspired by the magic of motion and build something amazing! We can't wait to see what you create.
