We’ve always championed the power of motion to tell better stories. But we also believe that it should be accessible to everyone.
That’s why we’re introducing the Lottie Accessibility Analyzer — a tool designed to show how you can improve your animations to ensure they are more inclusive, compliant, and engaging.
Why accessibility matters
Did you know that without accessibility considerations, animations can unintentionally exclude people with disabilities? By ensuring your animations meet accessibility standards, you can create experiences that are inclusive and engaging for all users.
Moreover, adhering to accessibility standards helps businesses avoid legal risks and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity.
How the Lottie Accessibility Analyzer works
The Lottie Accessibility Analyzer is designed to streamline your workflow, providing detailed insights and actionable recommendations. It ensures your Lottie JSON and dotLottie files align with WCAG guidelines. You can access the tool through your LottieFiles workspace too!
Here’s how the Lottie Accessibility Analyzer works:
- File upload: Upload your Lottie JSON or dotLottie file to the analyzer.
- Processing: The tool processes the file, extracting animations, themes, metadata, and manifests.
- Analysis: Comprehensive checks are performed across feature categories, including motion sensitivity, color contrast, speed, and theming compliance.
- Scoring: Files are assigned an overall accessibility score starting from 100, with deductions for identified issues. The minimum score floor is 40 points.
- Reporting: A detailed report highlights compliance issues, categorizes findings, and provides practical suggestions for improvement.
Key Features of the Accessibility Analyzer
Color Contrast Analysis
- Evaluates contrast ratios to meet WCAG standards.
- Checks for potential color vision deficiency impacts.
- Highlight colors that can be improved as per WCAG guidelines.
Sensitivity to Motion
- Detects rapid movements that could trigger discomfort.
- Evaluates animation speed and concurrent animations.
- Monitors transform complexity and provide frame-by-frame insights.
Speed and Performance Checks
- Monitors frame rates and animation duration.
- Provides timing recommendations for smooth transitions.
Theming Compliance
- Validates theme consistency across variations.
- Ensures adequate contrast and semantic color roles in themes.
- Analyzes slot coverage and color relationships within themes.
How to use Lottie Accessibility Analyzer recommendations
The Accessibility Analyzer doesn’t just point out issues; it empowers you to fix them. Here’s how you can leverage its insights:
- Improve color accessibility: Follow the tool’s suggestions to enhance contrast ratios and ensure colors are distinguishable for users with visual impairments. Incorporate light and dark modes with accessible color palettes. You can use our Color Palette to help implement the recommended changes.
- Adjust motion patterns: Modify animations based on motion sensitivity findings to avoid rapid movements and ensure smooth transitions. Stay within our LottieFiles ecosystem and use Lottie Creator to adjust your keyframes.
- Optimize performance: Implement frame rate and timing recommendations to enhance animation fluidity and reduce loading times. If you want to optimize further, we recommend using dotLottie—our tiniest file size that helps your animations run smoothly on any platform.
- Enhance theming: Ensure consistent and accessible experiences across theme variations by addressing semantic role gaps and improving contrast between themes. Additionally, having multiple themes can help iron our various accessibility issues.
A unique solution to make motion for all
The Lottie Accessibility Analyzer fills a crucial gap in the animation industry by offering a dedicated tool for accessibility optimization. While many products provide general guidelines, LottieFiles delivers a comprehensive solution integrated into your existing workflow.
Additionally, with the growing emphasis on accessibility in digital design, this tool offers businesses a way to build inclusive animations, strengthen brand trust, and simplify compliance.
Together, let’s create motion that moves everyone.
