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Rive3 min readNovember 2026

Can I export a Rive animation as MP4 or GIF?

Short answer

Yes. Rive's pricing comparison lists MP4, WebM, GIF and PNG sequence exports alongside .riv exports for runtimes. Check which plan includes the format you need on rive.app/pricing. Remember that video loses interactivity: export video for social posts, docs or presentations, and use the .riv file in apps.

Core Takeaway

  • Rive lists MP4, WebM, GIF and PNG sequence exports
  • Free exports of .riv files play a Rive splash screen; paid plans remove it
  • Video is for sharing; .riv is for apps and websites
  • Screen recording is a fallback, with lower quality
  • A video cannot react to state, so do not use it for UI

Designers often need the same animation as a video for a pitch deck, a store listing or a social post. Rive supports this.

Formats

On its pricing page Rive lists MP4, GIF, PNG sequence and WebM in the export section, next to RIV files for runtimes. Plans and limits change, so check the current table before you rely on a format.

Free plan note

Rive's pricing page says free exports play a Rive splash screen and paid plans remove it. Budget for a paid seat if you will ship .riv files in a client product.

When video is the wrong choice

A video plays the same pixels every time. It cannot respond to taps, loading states or data, it does not scale cleanly, and it is often heavier than a runtime file. Use video for marketing, and the runtime file for product UI.

ExodeUI files are for product UI in the same way, playing in React, Flutter, SwiftUI and other runtimes. We make ExodeUI.

Frequently asked questions

Can I export Rive to Lottie?

Rive does not list Lottie as an export. LottieFiles offers a Rive to Lottie converter; test the output carefully.

Can I export Rive with a transparent background?

WebM and PNG sequences can carry transparency. MP4 usually cannot.

How do I export a state machine as video?

Video records one playback. Set up the states you want to show, then record that sequence.

Is a GIF a good idea for a website?

Rarely. GIFs are large and blurry. Use the runtime file or a short video.

Related Guides & Examples

Keep UI motion interactive

ExodeUI files keep their states and inputs in your app instead of baking them into video.

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