OpenToonz
VerifiedFree open source 2D animation software with a lineage from Studio Ghibli's production pipeline
- Deployment On Premises
- Starting price Free
- Free trial Not offered
- Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs
What is OpenToonz?
OpenToonz is a free, open source 2D animation application based on the Toonz software originally developed by Digital Video S.p.A. and later customized and used internally by Studio Ghibli for films including Princess Mononoke and The Secret World of Arrietty. In 2016, Dwango released the software's source code under a BSD license, making it freely available for both commercial and non-commercial use, and it continues to be maintained as an open source project.
The software covers the full traditional 2D pipeline, including paper drawing scanning, vectorization, raster and vector drawing, Xsheet-based timing, node-based compositing and effects, and final rendering. It includes Studio Ghibli's GTS scanning tool and a plugin SDK that lets developers add custom effects, including some built-in deep learning based style-conversion effects.
Key Features of OpenToonz
OpenToonz lists 8 documented features, including Raster and vector drawing tools, Onion skinning for frame-to-frame consistency and Xsheet-based exposure sheet animation timing. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- Raster and vector drawing tools
- Onion skinning for frame-to-frame consistency
- Xsheet-based exposure sheet animation timing
- GTS scanning tool from Studio Ghibli's internal pipeline
- Node-based compositing and effects tree
- Plugin SDK for custom effects development
- PSD import/export and color palette management
- Built-in deep learning based style-conversion effects
OpenToonz Pricing
OpenToonz lists 1 plan without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.
OpenToonz
Free
Unlimited, all features
Free and open source under a modified BSD license, for commercial and non-commercial use.
OpenToonz Specifications
OpenToonz is available on Windows and macOS. It has a free plan.
- on premises
- windows
- macos
- freelancers
- startups
- smes
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