Pikimov is a free, browser-based motion design and video editor that processes everything locally on your computer without requiring sign-up or uploading files.
What is Pikimov?
Pikimov is a free motion design and video editor that runs entirely in Chrome or Edge while keeping your files on your local machine. It combines a classic timeline editor, a 2D compositing editor, and a 3D compositing editor in one tool. You can import images, videos, audio files, and 3D models in GLB format, and export up to 4K resolution. The editor was created by a solo developer inspired by Photopea's success and is supported via Patreon.
Key Features
- Local and private editing — All processing happens on your computer; no files are uploaded to servers, and projects are not used for AI training.
- Three editors in one — Classic timeline editor, 2D motion design editor, and 3D compositing editor accessible from a single interface.
- Color and deformation effects — Includes color correction, blur, glitch effects, green screen removal, bend, skew, and free deform tools.
- Keyframe animation system — Animate nearly all properties with keyframes, supporting After Effects JavaScript expressions syntax for code-based animation.
- Text effects and transitions — Multiple text presets and a library of transitions ready to use in the classic editor.
- Rotoscoping and motion tracking — Both manual and automatic rotoscoping, plus advanced tools like background remover and subtitles generator.
- High-resolution support — Works with video up to 4K resolution.
- Cross-platform compatibility — Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebook without any installation.
Who is it for?
- Social media content creators — Edit videos with effects and animations directly in the browser, no subscription needed.
- Motion designers seeking an After Effects alternative — Use similar layer-based compositing and expressions without the cost or complexity of Adobe's software.
- Video editors who value privacy — Edit sensitive footage locally without uploading to any server, ensuring complete data control.
- Casual users and beginners — Start editing immediately without sign-up or download, with intuitive tools for basic cuts, transitions, and effects.
What can you do with Pikimov?
- Create social media videos — Combine clips, apply color grading, add text animations, and export at 4K for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok.
- Composite 2D and 3D elements — Import 3D models in GLB format and layer them with 2D footage, using keyframes and expressions for complex motion graphics.
- Remove backgrounds and track motion — Use automatic rotoscoping or the background remover to isolate subjects, and apply motion tracking to attach text or graphics to moving objects.
Pricing
Pikimov is completely free with no paywall or sign-up required. A desktop offline app is offered as a reward for Patreon supporters.
