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Spec score 8.1 #50 of 106 in Animation Software

What it is

Wick Editor is a free, open-source tool for making games, animations and other multimedia projects in a web editor. Its drawing tools include a brush, pencil, eraser, shapes, line, path cursor and text. For animation, it provides onion skinning, timeline frames, playback preview and zoom controls; its welcome screen also lists a code editor. Exports include HTML,.wickobj, MP4, GIF, PNG image sequences and SVG. A help post also lists WAV and interactive HTML or ZIP exports. The project documents desktop builds for Mac, Windows and Linux, and downloadable apps have been released for iPhone and Android. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3. Tutorials cover animation, interactive scripting and keyboard interactions. Wick Editor is available on web and listed mobile and desktop platforms. Its plan costs nothing, and there is no free trial.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Wick Editor is a free, open-source tool for creating games, animations, and other multimedia projects on the web.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wickeditor.com
Supported platforms
web,Windows,macOS,LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · wickeditor.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · wickeditor.com
Support
The official site directs users to post tutorial suggestions and questions on the Wick Editor forums.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wickeditor.com
2D animation tools
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · wickeditor.com
Animation tools
The editor includes onion skinning, timeline frames, preview playback, and zoom controls.Read 4 Oct 2026 · editor.wickeditor.com
Code editor
The editor’s welcome screen lists a new code editor among its features.Read 4 Oct 2026 · editor.wickeditor.com
Desktop platforms
The project’s desktop release documentation covers Mac, Windows, and Linux builds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Drawing tools
The web editor lists cursor, brush, pencil, eraser, rectangle, ellipse, line, path cursor, and text tools.Read 4 Oct 2026 · editor.wickeditor.com
Export formats
HTML,.wickobj,MP4,GIF,PNG image sequence,SVGRead 21 Sep 2026 · wickeditor.com
Export options
A forum help post lists project export options including MP4, GIF, interactive HTML or ZIP, WAV, SVG, and PNG image sequences.Read 4 Oct 2026 · forum.wickeditor.com
Information collection
The privacy policy says Wicklets may collect information users provide, device or browser data, and information from third parties.Read 4 Oct 2026 · forum.wickeditor.com
Learning resources
The official site links tutorials on animation, scripting interactive projects, and keyboard interactions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · wickeditor.com
Mobile platforms
A Wick Editor team forum post says downloadable apps were released for iPhone and Android.Read 4 Oct 2026 · forum.wickeditor.com
Open source license
The project repository says Wick Editor is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy practices
The privacy policy says Wicklets uses technical, physical, and organizational security measures, while noting it cannot guarantee prevention of every unauthorized access attempt.Read 4 Oct 2026 · forum.wickeditor.com

Plans and prices

Wick Editor Free Free and open-source tool Read 4 Oct 2026 · wickeditor.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Includes drawing tools and text.
  • Offers onion skinning and timeline frames.
  • Exports HTML, video, image, and SVG formats.
  • Desktop builds and mobile apps are listed.
  • GNU GPL version 3 licensed.

Limits

  • No free trial is listed.
  • The editor is described as a web tool.

Who it suits

It suits people creating web-based games, animations or multimedia projects who want drawing, animation and code-editing tools in one editor. Tutorials and mobile and desktop availability may also suit learners working across devices.

Verdict

Wick Editor brings drawing, animation, code editing and several export options together at no charge. Check the listed platform and export details against the project you want to make.

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