Friction
Motion graphics application for vector and raster animations for web and video, built on Skia and Qt.
Vector and raster animation, GPL-3.0-only
Friction is a motion graphics application for creating vector and raster animations for web and video. It suits designers who want a free tool and accept a young project.
What it is
Its site describes a motion graphics application built in C++ with Skia and Qt for Windows, Linux and macOS, based on enve. The README links build guides per platform and refers to documentation at friction.graphics.
Who it's for
It suits designers who want free motion graphics and can read build guides if needed. It does not suit anyone who needs a mature plug-in ecosystem, since the README lists no plug-in features.
Key features
Vector and raster
Animations for web and video.
Skia and Qt
Built in C++ on both.
Three platforms
Windows, Linux and macOS.
Based on enve
Credits Maurycy Liebner and contributors.
In-app licence list
Help > About > Licenses lists third-party components.
Codeberg mirror
Also hosted on Codeberg.
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Our honest verdict
What's great
- Version 1.0.0 is listed on its site.
- Active repository with commits in November 2026.
- Licence is clear: GPL-3.0-only with third-party notices in the app.
- Documentation lives at friction.graphics/documentation.
Where it falls short
- The README gives build instructions only, no end-user install steps.
- No system requirements stated; see the online documentation.
- The README does not list SVG, Lottie or an After Effects-style workflow, so confirm features before relying on it.
Pricing & license
Free under GPL-3.0-only. The only cost is your own computer, plus time to build from source if no release suits you.
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768 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$175 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
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FAQ
Is Friction based on another project?
Yes, on enve, with copyright to Maurycy Liebner and contributors.
Which licence?
GPL-3.0-only; third-party components carry their own licences.
Where is the code?
On GitHub at friction2d/friction and mirrored on Codeberg.
