Free Lottie Delayer
Add a start delay to a Lottie animation so it waits before playing — on every loop, with live preview.
1. Upload your Lottie JSON file
Drag & drop your file here or click to browse
Only .json files (max. 10MB)
Live Preview
Upload a Lottie JSON file to see the preview
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The Free Lottie Delayer Online
Want a Lottie animation to wait a moment before it plays? Our free Lottie delayer inserts a blank start delay into the timeline, so the animation pauses and then plays — on every loop.
The delay is baked in, so it works everywhere the animation plays with no extra code. Only the start timing changes — the animation itself keeps its speed and length. Everything runs locally in your browser.
How to Add a Delay to a Lottie
Adding a start delay by hand means shifting every keyframe. This tool does it instantly:
Upload your Lottie JSON file
Drag and drop or click to browse. We accept standard .json files up to 10MB.
Set the delay
Enter the delay in seconds (or drag the slider). The preview updates instantly.
Preview live
Watch the animation wait for the delay, then play — and repeat on loop.
Download
Save the Lottie JSON with the delay baked into the timeline.
No After Effects, no account, no server uploads — add a delay in seconds.
Key Features
Precise Delay
Set the wait in seconds so the animation starts exactly when you want it to.
Loops With the Delay
The pause is part of the timeline, so every loop begins with the delay and then plays.
Keeps Timing
Only a pause is added at the start — the animation itself keeps its original speed and length.
Live Preview
See the delayed animation the instant you change the value — no render step.
Popular Use Cases
Stagger Multiple Animations
Give each of several looping animations a different delay so they don’t all fire at once.
Delay Until Content Loads
Hold an accent animation until the surrounding content has had a moment to appear.
Breathing Room Between Loops
Add a pause so a short loop doesn’t feel frantic — it rests, then repeats.
Sync With Video
Delay a Lottie so it starts at the exact moment you need it in a video timeline.
Onboarding Sequences
Time a series of hints or callouts to appear one after another.
A/B Timing Tests
Try different start delays to find the pacing that feels best.
Pro Tips
Small delays feel intentional
Even 0.3–0.5s of delay can make an animation feel more deliberate and less abrupt.
Mind the loop rhythm
The delay repeats every loop, so a long delay makes the whole cycle much longer — preview it.
Combine with the Loop Trimmer
Trim the loop tight first, then add a delay for a clean wait-then-play rhythm.
Test in context
Play the file where it will actually run to make sure the delay feels right alongside other elements.
Privacy and Security
We take your privacy seriously. Unlike most online converters that upload your files to remote servers, our tool processes everything locally.
No uploads – Your files are processed entirely in your browser. They never touch our servers.
No tracking – We don't log which files you convert or what settings you use.
No accounts – Use the tool immediately. No registration, no personal data required.
Inspect it yourself – Open DevTools and watch the network tab. You'll see zero file uploads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Lottie animations and our tools.
How do I add a delay to a Lottie?
Upload your Lottie JSON file, set the delay in seconds, and the preview updates instantly. The animation stays blank for the delay, then plays. Download when it looks right.
Does the delay repeat on loop?
Yes. The delay is baked into the timeline, so each loop starts with the blank pause and then plays the animation.
What happens during the delay?
Nothing is shown — the layers start after the delay, so the canvas is blank (transparent) for that time.
Does it change the animation’s speed?
No. Only a pause is added at the start. The animation itself plays at the same speed and length.
What is the maximum delay?
You can add up to 30 seconds of delay.
Does it change colors or size?
No. Only timing is shifted. Colors, dimensions and layers are untouched.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The entire process happens locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Is it free?
Completely free, with no registration, watermarks, or usage limits.