TECHNOLOGY
New Browser-Based Vector Editor Scissor Promises No Uploads, No Accounts
A free tool called Scissor lets users create and edit vector and pixel graphics entirely in their web browser, storing all files locally rather than on remote servers. The project surfaced on Hacker News as a privacy-focused alternative to paid desktop design software.
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A new web application called Scissor is positioning itself as a free, privacy-first alternative to paid desktop vector editors. According to its description, posted on Hacker News under the title "Show HN: Free alternative to graphics design giants," the tool runs entirely inside a user's web browser, with no installation, no account creation, and no uploading of artwork to external servers.
Scissor is described as a combined vector and pixel graphics editor. Its developers say that all drawing, editing, and saving happens on the user's own device, meaning artwork never leaves the machine it was created on. That local-first approach distinguishes it from many mainstream design tools, which typically require cloud accounts or upload files to remote servers for storage and syncing.
Technically, Scissor relies on JavaScript and WebAssembly to function in the browser, and the site notes that JavaScript must be enabled for the editor to run. The project's team has also published a user manual covering its tools, menus, supported file formats, and keyboard shortcuts for those looking to get started.
The announcement was shared on Hacker News's "Show HN" section, where developers routinely post independent projects for community feedback. Beyond the project's own description, further details about Scissor's development team, release history, or roadmap were not available at the time of writing. Readers interested in trying the tool or verifying its claims can consult the linked user manual and the original Hacker News post directly.