EffectCraft is a layer-based compositor for animation and visual effects. Build compositions from shape, text and solid layers, animate properties with keyframes and expressions, apply effects and render the result. A demo project shows what it can do.
Main features
- Compositions with layers, parenting and precompositions
- Keyframe animation and expressions
- Built-in effects and animation presets
- 3D layers and cameras
- Render queue for exporting frames and video
- Projects saved as .ecproj files
File formats
- Opens
- .ecproj projects, images and media
- Saves & exports
- .ecproj projects, rendered frames and video (download)
How to use EffectCraft
- Open the app; the demo composition is shown.
- Select a layer in the timeline to see its properties, and change values or add keyframes.
- Use the Effect menu to add effects to the selected layer.
- Press Ctrl+S to save the project, and use the Render Queue to export.
Tips
- Rendering is fastest on a computer with a working graphics processor.
Requirements
A current browser with WebAssembly and WebGL2 or WebGPU: Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on a computer, tablet or phone. No dedicated graphics card is needed.
Licence
EffectCraft is open-source software by its original authors, licensed under the MIT License or the Apache License 2.0. See Copyright & Licenses.