Built by Bilal. Used by creators everywhere.
who built this
Bilal (bllfoad)
Founder & sole engineer
I build zlabz.io end-to-end — product, engineering, design, support. If you email me, I reply personally, usually within 24 hours.
chapter 01
Our Story
zlabz.io started in 2024 as a side project. I kept watching creators burn hours in CapCut and After Effects just to nail a three-second text match cut — the kind of cinematic transition you see in Vox explainers and viral TikTok edits. The technique is powerful; the tools to make it were expensive, slow, or locked behind steep learning curves.
I built zlabz.io as a browser-first alternative that runs entirely on the client side. No software to install, no files uploaded to servers, no render queues. Using HTML5 Canvas (via Konva), WebCodecs, and FFmpeg WASM, the editor renders animations in real time and encodes video locally in your browser. That's why exports are instant — there's no server in the loop.
What started as a single text match cut mode has grown into a platform with seven distinct editor modes — vintage newspaper layouts, cinematic book pages, YouTube word finding (zvidz), Google Search animations, and a full mixed media pipeline for drawing on video frames. It ships in 6 actively-maintained languages and serves creators worldwide.
chapter 02
What We Believe
Speed Over Complexity
Every feature we build prioritizes speed. Real-time preview, instant rendering, browser-based processing. No waiting, no upload queues, no render farms.
1Accessible by Default
Professional video effects should not require an expensive subscription or a film degree. Our free tier gives every creator access to cinematic tools.
2Privacy First
All video processing happens locally in your browser using WebCodecs and FFmpeg WASM. Your content never touches our servers. What you create is yours.
3chapter 03
Technology
Browser-Based Rendering
Built on Next.js with Konva canvas for real-time animation rendering. No plugins, no downloads — works in any modern browser.
Client-Side Export
Video encoding uses WebCodecs API and FFmpeg WASM for local MP4 generation. Supports 720p, 1080p, and 4K export quality.
Real-Time Database
Powered by Convex for real-time project saving and Clerk for secure authentication. Your projects sync instantly.
operations & trust
Operations & Trust
zlabz.io is operated independently by an individual maker. Payments are processed by Dodo Payments (seller of record for taxes and compliance). Authentication by Clerk. All video rendering happens client-side — your content never touches our servers. GDPR + CCPA compliant.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who built zlabz.io?
zlabz.io is built and operated by Bilal (handle: bllfoad) — a solo independent engineer. I handle product, engineering, design, and support personally.
Is zlabz.io open source?
The core editor is not open source, but the technology stack is transparent: Next.js 16, Konva canvas, WebCodecs, FFmpeg WASM, Convex, and Clerk. All video processing happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded to servers.
How can I contact you?
Email support@zlabz.io and I'll reply personally — usually within 24 hours. You can also reach me on Twitter (@zlabz_io), via Telegram, or through the support page.
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