Introducing Motion Copilot 2.0 in Lottie Creator

This article was originally published on 12 June 2024 and has been updated on 22 July 2026 to reflect new releases.

Building an animation from scratch means juggling a lot of moving parts; shapes, layers, text, gradients, timing, easing, and the keyframes that tie it all together. Each step takes skill and time, and getting from an idea in your head to a finished animation can be slow.

That's what Motion Copilot 2.0 in Lottie Creator changes. Motion Copilot is no longer just a keyframing helper; it's a full animation assistant. Describe what you want, and it builds the whole thing: shapes, text, gradients, drop shadows, layers, keyframes, easing, and looping motion, all editable, and all while you stay in control.

The future of animation with generative AI

Motion Copilot harnesses the latest advancements in generative AI to take an animation from blank canvas to finished, editable result. Use it to build a whole scene from a single prompt, create the starting point for a bigger idea, or hand off the repetitive parts so you can focus on the creative decisions that matter. It works like an animation expert built into the editor: it understands the objects you've selected, thinks out loud in real time, and turns plain-English requests into editable animation work to always keep you in control.

What Motion Copilot 2.0 can do

Motion Copilot builds complete animations, not just keyframes. It can:

• Create shapes, text, gradients, drop shadows, and other visual elements from a prompt.
• Set keyframes, apply easing, and build looping or staggered animations.
• Read the existing scene, so follow-ups like "now make it faster" build on your prior work.
• Stream its reasoning live; you watch it think, instead of getting a black-box result.
• Execute simple requests instantly, and show a plan for approval before broad or destructive changes.
• Reverse any action, single-step or multi-step, in a single undo.
• Ask a clarifying question instead of guessing on unclear or risky requests.
• Work in natural language, including non-English prompts.

For example, a single prompt like "build a vertical card with rounded corners, a gradient background, and a drop shadow, then add a pulsing sun and drifting clouds looping every few seconds" produces a fully built, keyframed, editable animation; shapes, styling, and motion together. Motion Copilot only pauses to confirm when a step is broad in scope or destructive.

How to use Motion Copilot 2.0

Prompts can be written as freely as you like. Ask Copilot to build something new, or select existing objects and ask it to animate or restyle them. As with other AI tools, your prompts and replies stay connected, so the conversation flows and you can keep building on what came before.

To build or animate something with Motion Copilot:

1. Launch Lottie Creator.
2. Open Motion Copilot. Reach it by right-click, keyboard shortcut (⌘K), or its own panel.
3. Type what you want. Describe a whole scene to build from scratch, or select an object and describe how it should move or look.
4. Preview the result before applying it.
5. If you're happy, apply it, or keep the conversation going with a follow-up like "make it faster" or "add a soft shadow."

Feel free to select the sample prompts provided for inspiration.

Beyond building animations, if you have a question about Lottie Creator or animation in general, you can ask Motion Copilot and get precise, specific answers.

💡 Fun fact: Try a few major world languages and see what happens.

Inspiring sample prompts and creations

Want to try it? We’ve listed some sample prompts below for you to try:

• "Build a rounded card with a gradient background and a drop shadow, then add a bouncing coin on top": Let Copilot create the shapes, styling, and motion in one go.
• "Create a sun with drifting clouds that loop forever": Generate a full looping scene from a single line.
• “Make the object feel like a loading animation”: Provide your shape in different ways to be animated, a simple yet effective way to improve the UX/UI experience on a website or mobile app.
• “Wobble and change colors a few times before disappearing”: Drag and drop your logo’s SVG files and animate it to captivate and engage your audience.
• “Bounce 5 times and then get to a halt”: If you're looking at animating with more precision, consider using numbers like this to be more specific.
• “Surprise me, animate the way you think best for this shape”: Why not give your full faith to AI and see what happens next?
• “What are the features Lottie Creator supports?”: Maybe your question is not keyframe-related but just to understand the product, so give this a try.
• “How do I export a Lottie": Get step by step instructions to see how it works.

Creation of vector assets using AI

Motion Copilot isn't the only AI tool inside Lottie Creator. AI Prompt to Vector uses AI to help you create animation-ready, vector-based assets straight in the editor and it's now available as a plugin.

“AI is revolutionizing every industry, and we see it as a powerful tool for empowering designers. We began with the Generative AI tool Prompt to Vector on Lottie Creator to solve the blank canvas problem, enabling users to create vector graphics from text. Now, with Motion Copilot, we’re taking it a step further, bringing you even closer to the animation process,” said Nattu Adnan Co-Founder & CTO of LottieFiles.

The AI Prompt to Vector tool not only allows you to create vectors but also offers the flexibility to choose from five distinct styles: flat icons, basic logos, full scenery, UI icons, and Humaaan illustrations. This versatility ensures you can match the style to your design project needs, and each generated vector can be further animated, providing a comprehensive solution for your creative needs.

Concern about AI in the design industry

We understand that AI can raise privacy concerns. Rest assured, none of your uploaded files are used to train or fine-tune our AI models. Your privacy and trust are paramount to us, and we are committed to using AI ethically.

We also recognize worries about AI impacting creativity. Motion Copilot is designed to enhance your creativity, not replace it. It gives you a complete, editable starting point in seconds; the creative direction, refinement, and final call are always yours.

Explore the new side of AI

With its intuitive interface, Motion Copilot integrates seamlessly into Lottie Creator, turning plain-English ideas into complete, editable animations. Designed for all skill levels, it supports beginners and professionals alike.

Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced motion designer, Motion Copilot is your go-to for building animation fast  so you can spend less time on setup and more time on your story.