Choose how you want to use the Rive editor: in your browser or as a desktop app.
To get started, sign up for a Rive account.You can use the Rive editor as a desktop app or directly in your browser. Both versions provide the same core features and workflows.
Desktop Apps
Download the Rive editor for macOS or Windows.
Early Access
Voyager users can preview upcoming features in the Early Access Editor.
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