# State Machines Explained : Overview of Segments, Inputs, Transitions & More

*By LottieFiles · September 19, 2025*

[Watch the video](https://vimeo.com/1120041336)

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**State Machines Explained, Part 1: Overview of Segments, Inputs, Transitions & More
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Learn what state machines are, how they work in Lottie Creator, and why they make animations interactive; all without code.

Explore State Machines: [https://lottie.link/state-machines-yt](https://lottie.link/state-machines-yt)