# Export AVD/XML from LottieFiles?

**URL:** <https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653>\
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**Created:** [December 6, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653 "2024-12-06T10:56:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Filip](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.lottiefiles.com/filip/32/4185_2.png) [@Filip](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/u/Filip)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653/1 "2024-12-06T10:56:09Z")

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Is Lottie able to export AVD/XML for Android files?  
As I understand it, the Lottiefiles plug in should have more features than Bodymovin, so I’m stumped I can’t find the option to do so. Am I missing something?

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**Author:** ![haris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.lottiefiles.com/haris/32/2864_2.png) [@haris](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/u/haris)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653/2 "2024-12-09T01:15:29Z")

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Hi @Filip

Lottie cannot be exported to AVD/XML files, but you can use Lottie on Android by using the dotLottie Player: [Streamlining Android Development with DotLottie | LottieFiles Developer Portal](https://developers.lottiefiles.com/docs/dotlottie-player/dotlottie-android/)

Does this help resolve the use-case you’re looking at?

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**Author:** ![Filip](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.lottiefiles.com/filip/32/4185_2.png) [@Filip](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/u/Filip)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2024, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653/3 "2024-12-09T09:09:02Z")

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Hi, thanks for getting back at me. I managed to test my files on my androidphone, which I found pretty impressive. I prefer LottieFiles over Bodymovin as it feels more robust, feature complete and futureproof, but the client is adamant on XML files.

Can’t fall back on Bodymovin either, as it doesn’t support gradient fills, ruining the clients branding. Currently trying online Json to XML convertors.

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**Author:** ![Ben1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.lottiefiles.com/ben1/32/2816_2.png) [@Ben1](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/u/Ben1)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653/4 "2024-12-11T13:42:15Z")

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**Author:** ![Yelale](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.lottiefiles.com/yelale/32/2816_2.png) [@Yelale](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/u/Yelale)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.lottiefiles.com/t/export-avd-xml-from-lottiefiles/6653/5 "2025-01-24T07:50:55Z")

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> [@Filip](#):
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> Is Lottie able to export AVD/XML for Android files?  
> As I understand it, the Lottiefiles plug in should have more features than Bodymovin, so I’m stumped I can’t find the option to do so. Am I missing something?

Yes, Lottie can export animations to Android Vector Drawable (AVD) XML files. You can use the `lottie-to-avd` tool, which is a command-line utility that converts Lottie JSON files to AVD XML. This tool is a fork of the `bodymovin-to-avd` project. [Lone Star College](https://www-mylonestar.com)

Best Regards,  
Yelale Henry