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Transitioning from Trinket to Pickcode

Trinket shut down on August 31st 2026. This page outlines why Pickcode is an effective replacement for Trinket and how to get set up on the platform.

Getting started with Pickcode​

Pickcode is an online IDE for Python, Java, HTML/CSS/JS, and C++. You can create a free account here and create unlimitted projects in any of our supported languages, including graphical programs and custom libraries.

With a Pickcode Pro Subscription, teachers can:

  • Create lessons with starter code and instructions
  • View student work in real time and see code edit history
  • Set up classes and assignments
  • Embed code editors in other sites or LMS platforms.

You can see a full demo video here.

Pickcode Pro costs $500/teacher plus $5/student per semester. For publishers, short term coding camps, or other special situations, we can customize pricing. We offer 30 day free trials of Pro, and if you'd like a quote or have any questions, email info@pickcode.io.

Importing data from Trinket​

Note: You can no longer download any new data from Trinket. This section applies to a download of your Trinket data prior to their full shutdown.

If you downloaded your Trinket data prior to the site's shutdown, you can import it into Pickcode. First, log in to your Pickcode account and go to your profile settings by clicking the person icon in the top right corner of any screen.

profile button

On that page, click Upload Trinket Files and select the zip file you downloaded from Trinket. The upload may take some time depending on the number of files. Once uploaded, you will have a menu where you can select which files to upload.

Comparing Trinket and Pickcode​

Pickcode supports almost all of Trinket code functionality including Python turtle, pygame, processing, and other Python graphics libraries. All Python code in Pickcode runs Python 3, so some changes to your code may be required for compatibility. Our Java code runners support graphical output as well, and use Java 25.

Check out the programming language support section for more info.

We are unlikely to add the following Trinket features in the near future:

  • Page based "Courses" with embedded code editors inline
  • Block based programming
  • The R programming language
  • Forking projects (Teachers can currently create templates for students with a Pickcode Pro subscription)

Please contact support@pickcode.io if you have questions about any compatibility differences.