Wick Editor

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2015
Developer: Wicklets LLC
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Web, Android

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Animation

Overview

Wick Editor is a free, open-source, browser-based tool for creating animations, games, and interactive multimedia projects using vector graphics and a hybrid animation-coding environment.²³ It targets beginners and advanced users accessible via web browsers on PCs, tablets, or phones, without installation, and supports frame-by-frame animation with coding inspired by tools like HyperCard and Scratch.³⁸

Key Features

Multi-layer timeline - Manage multiple elements and animations simultaneously across layers.
Vector drawing tools - Draw using vectors instead of bitmaps for scalable graphics.
Code editor - Integrate coding for interactive projects and games on supported devices.
Keyframe animation - Set keyframes with automatic in-between frame generation.
Export options - Export projects to GIF and MP4 video formats.
Asset import - Import assets into projects for enhanced creation.
No installation required - Run directly in web browsers without downloads.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features, open-source.

Platforms & Requirements

Primarily web-based, running in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or phone without installation.³⁸ Android mobile app available via APK for on-the-go editing with drawing tools and code support on tablets.¹⁶ No native apps for iOS, Windows, macOS, or Linux mentioned; projects saved as .wick files opened in the web editor.⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Export to GIF
Export to MP4
Import assets
Open .wick files
Vector graphics
Browser-based no plugins

Alternatives

App	Difference
Adobe Animate	Commercial desktop software replacing Flash, lacks free open-source web access.
Scratch	Block-based coding for education, less focus on frame-by-frame vector animation.
HyperCard	Classic hypermedia tool, not web-based or modern vector animation focused.
Krita	Raster art and animation software, not hybrid coding environment for games.

Reputation

Wick Editor is perceived as a valuable free alternative to Adobe Flash for simple animations and games, praised for its accessibility and open-source nature without installation.⁴⁸ Users appreciate vector tools, export options, and beginner-friendly interface, though some report issues with asset imports on mobile.⁷ Community forums show active discussions on features like online saving, indicating engaged users but reliance on local .wick files.¹⁰

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