Fabric.js Showcase
Powerful canvas library with interactive object model
Overview
Fabric.js is a powerful and simple JavaScript canvas library that provides an interactive object model on top of canvas element. It's great for creating complex graphics with ease.
Interactive Examples
1. Basic Shapes
Rectangle, circle, and star with different colors and properties
Hover over the blue rectangle to see color change
2. Draggable Elements
Drag the circle to move it around the canvas
3. Rotation & Animation
Click the star to rotate it
Current rotation: 0°
4. Text Rendering
Fabric.js supports text rendering with various styling options. Edit the text below:
5. Transform with Handles (Rotate & Resize)
Click on a shape to select it, then use the handles to rotate and resize
Click on a shape to select it
6. Layer Management (Reordering)
Select a shape and control its stacking order with layer management controls
7. Export Canvas (Multiple Sizes)
Export the canvas at different resolutions for preview and print
Preview export is at 1x scale (web quality), Print export is at 3x scale (high resolution)
8. Export Canvas as JSON
Dump the full canvas state to JSON, including shapes and image URLs
Fabric.js natively includes image src URLs in the exported JSON
Evaluation Summary
Usability
Excellent API design with intuitive object model. Extensive documentation and examples.
Performance
Good performance for most use cases. May slow down with hundreds of objects.
Features
Rich feature set including SVG support, filters, gradients, and complex transformations.
Integration
Works well with React through refs. TypeScript support available but needs manual setup.
Use Cases
- Image editing and manipulation tools
- Design and prototyping applications
- Interactive presentations and infographics
- Diagram and flowchart editors
- Canvas-based games with complex graphics