# Export Your Animation to Different Formats **Previous:** [Create Your First Keyframe Animation](https://aninix.com/guides/create-keyframe-animation) | **Next:** [Preview Your Lottie Animation](https://aninix.com/guides/preview-lottie-animation) You've created your animation - now it's time to export it! Aninix supports multiple export formats to suit different use cases, from web development to social media and presentations. ## Supported Export Formats - **GIF** - Perfect for social media, emails, and web use - **Lottie (JSON)** - Best for web and mobile app development - **MP4 Video** - Ideal for presentations and video content - **WebM** - Optimized for web browsers - **PNG Sequence** - For advanced video editing workflows ## Step-by-Step Export Process ### Step 1: Access the Export Menu Click the `Export` button in the top toolbar:  ### Step 2: Choose Your Export Format In the export options dialog, click on the format dropdown menu:  Choose your desired export format from the dropdown options:  ### Step 3: Configure Export Settings Configure any additional export settings as needed: - **Quality Settings** - Adjust compression and file size - **Dimensions** - Set custom width and height - **Frame Rate** - Control animation smoothness - **Duration** - Trim your animation if needed ### Step 4: Export Your Animation Click `Save` to export your animation:  Your animation will be processed and downloaded to your computer. ## Choosing the Right Format ### GIF Format **Best for:** - Social media posts - Email newsletters - Quick web graphics - Presentations **Pros:** - Universal compatibility - Small file sizes - Loops automatically **Cons:** - Limited color palette - Larger file sizes for complex animations ### Lottie Format **Best for:** - Web development - Mobile app development - Interactive animations - Scalable graphics **Pros:** - Vector-based (scales perfectly) - Small file sizes - Interactive capabilities - Excellent browser support **Cons:** - Requires code implementation - Not suitable for email or presentations ### MP4 Video **Best for:** - Presentations - Video content - Social media videos - High-quality playback **Pros:** - High quality - Universal video support - Good compression **Cons:** - Larger file sizes - Not interactive - Fixed dimensions ## Export Tips - **Preview First:** Always preview your animation before exporting - **Choose Appropriate Quality:** Balance file size with visual quality - **Consider Your Audience:** Web developers prefer Lottie, marketers prefer GIF - **Test Different Formats:** Some animations work better in specific formats - **Optimize File Size:** Use compression settings for web delivery ## What's Next? If you've exported a Lottie file, you can [preview your Lottie animation](https://aninix.com/guides/preview-lottie-animation) using Aninix's built-in preview tool to test it before implementing it in your project. Ready to share your animation with developers? Learn how to [share animation with developer](https://aninix.com/guides/share-animation-with-developer) to generate ready-to-use CSS code and developer specifications. Ready to create more animations? Go back to [import a new design](https://aninix.com/guides/import-design-to-aninix) or learn more [advanced keyframe techniques](https://aninix.com/guides/create-keyframe-animation). ## Troubleshooting Export Issues - **Large File Size:** Try reducing quality settings or dimensions - **Animation Not Smooth:** Increase frame rate in export settings - **Colors Look Different:** Check your color profile settings - **Export Failed:** Ensure your animation timeline is properly configured --- - **Next:** [Preview Your Lottie Animation](https://aninix.com/guides/preview-lottie-animation)