How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from ActionScript to TypeScript in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your ActionScript code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting TypeScript code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Key differences between ActionScript and TypeScript

CharacteristicActionScriptTypeScript
SyntaxActionScript is a scripting language that is based on ECMAScript, which is similar to JavaScript. It has a syntax that is similar to Java and C++.TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript and has a syntax that is similar to ECMAScript 6 (ES6). It adds features such as static typing, classes, and interfaces to JavaScript.
ParadigmActionScript is an object-oriented language that supports both procedural and functional programming paradigms.TypeScript is an object-oriented language that supports both procedural and functional programming paradigms. It is designed to be a statically typed language that compiles to JavaScript.
TypingActionScript is a dynamically typed language, which means that variable types are determined at runtime.TypeScript is a statically typed language, which means that variable types are determined at compile time.
PerformanceActionScript is generally slower than compiled languages like Java and C++.TypeScript is generally faster than JavaScript because it is compiled to JavaScript and can take advantage of JavaScript engines' optimizations.
Libraries and frameworksActionScript has a limited number of libraries and frameworks compared to other languages.TypeScript has access to all of the libraries and frameworks available to JavaScript, which is a significant advantage.
Community and supportThe ActionScript community is relatively small compared to other languages, and support for the language has decreased in recent years.The TypeScript community is growing rapidly, and there is a lot of support available for the language.
Learning curveActionScript has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers who are familiar with JavaScript or other C-style languages.TypeScript has a higher learning curve than JavaScript because it adds additional features and concepts to the language.