Theatre
Motion design for the web is supported by Theatre, an editor for creating animations.
About Theatre
Theatre.js is an open-source animation library for motion graphics on the web. It can be used programmatically and with a visual studio editor to animate 3D objects made with THREE.js or other 3D libraries, HTML/SVG via React or other libraries, micro-interactions, generative interactive art, and other JavaScript variables.
The core package is released under the Apache License 2.0, while the studio editor used during design and development is released under the AGPL 3.0 License. Final project bundles include only the core.
Key features
- Animate 3D objects made with THREE.js or other 3D libraries
- Animate HTML and SVG via React or other libraries
- Design micro-interactions
- Choreograph generative interactive art
- Animate other JavaScript variables
- Work programmatically and with visual editing
Best for: Developers and designers building web animations with JavaScript, React, or THREE.js.
Good for
- Can be used both programmatically and visually
- Works with THREE.js, React, HTML/SVG, and plain JavaScript variables
- Final bundles include only the Apache-licensed core
Watch out for
- Studio editor is licensed under AGPL 3.0, separate from the core
- Public repository development was temporarily moved to a private repo
Theatre at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Theatre FAQ
Which license covers the editor and the final bundle?
The studio editor is under AGPL 3.0 and is used only during design and development; final bundles include only @theatre/core, so only the Apache License applies.
What can be animated with Theatre.js?
3D objects with THREE.js or other 3D libraries, HTML/SVG via React or other libraries, micro-interactions, generative interactive art, and other JavaScript variables.
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