# What UI design and animation tools do designers in China use?

> Designers in China often use local design tools such as MasterGo, Pixso and JS Design (即时设计) alongside or instead of Figma, and ship a lot of UI inside WeChat mini programs. For animation, Lottie is widely used, including in mini programs through WeChat's official lottie-miniprogram library, and Tencent's PAG format renders After Effects animations natively. The main tool questions are access, data location and mini program support.

Updated November 2026. Source: https://www.exodeui.com/questions/ui-animation-tools-for-designers-in-china/

## Key takeaways

- Local design tools: MasterGo, Pixso, JS Design (即时设计)
- WeChat mini programs are a major UI platform; check animation support there
- lottie-miniprogram is WeChat's official Lottie library for mini programs
- Tencent PAG renders After Effects animations across platforms
- Check access speed and data location for any foreign SaaS tool

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I use Lottie in a WeChat mini program?

Yes. WeChat publishes lottie-miniprogram, an official library for playing Lottie animations in mini programs.

### What is the Chinese alternative to Figma?

MasterGo, Pixso and JS Design (即时设计) are the best-known Chinese UI design tools.

### What is PAG?

PAG is Tencent's animation format and rendering library, which exports from After Effects and plays natively on many platforms.

### Should I load animation runtimes from a CDN in China?

Bundle them with your app or use a domestic mirror. Foreign CDNs can be slow or unreliable.

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