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Getting Started

First launch through first export.

What this page covers

  • What Animator is: a local-first, browser-based video editor.
  • Why projects and media stay local instead of being uploaded.
  • Recommended browsers and why Chromium support matters.

First edit path

  • Open Animator in a supported browser.
  • Pick a workspace folder with read/write access.
  • Create a project and choose the project resolution and frame rate.
  • Import media into the Media panel.
  • Drag media to the timeline and press Space to preview.
  • Save the project and export the first video.

First-run checks

  • Confirm the workspace picker opens.
  • Confirm imported media appears in the Media panel.
  • Confirm playback starts from the timeline.
  • Confirm Export opens and preflight does not show blocking issues.