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Synfig Studio

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Free, open-source vector and bitmap 2D animation software

Animation Software
  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups

What is Synfig Studio?

Synfig Studio is a free and open-source 2D animation program for creating film-quality vector and bitmap animation. It uses vector tweening to automatically calculate inbetween frames, removing much of the manual frame-by-frame work found in traditional animation, and offers over 50 layer types covering shapes, gradients, filters, and fractals.

The software includes a full-featured bone system for cutout animation and a skeleton distortion layer for bitmap artwork, plus parameter linking through mathematical expressions for building advanced character puppets. Licensed under GPL v3, Synfig runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is maintained by an open-source community with support from groups such as the Morevna Project.

Key Features of Synfig Studio

Synfig Studio lists 8 documented features, including Vector tweening with automatic inbetween frame calculation, Over 50 layer types (geometric, gradients, filters, fractals) and Full-featured bone system for cutout animation. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Vector tweening with automatic inbetween frame calculation
  • Over 50 layer types (geometric, gradients, filters, fractals)
  • Full-featured bone system for cutout animation
  • Skeleton distortion layer for bitmap artwork
  • Parameter linking via mathematical expressions
  • Sound layer and timeline for syncing audio
  • SVG import and Lottie export support
  • Cross-platform desktop application

Synfig Studio Pricing

Synfig Studio lists 1 plan without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Free

Free

Unlimited

Free Trial

Full-featured open source software licensed under GPL v3, no paid tiers

Synfig Studio Specifications

Synfig Studio is available on Windows and macOS. It has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
Free, open-source vector and bitmap 2D animation software
Deployment :
  • on premises
Subscription Plan :
onetime
Desktop Platforms :
  • windows
  • macos
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • freelancers
  • startups
Available Support :
Integrations :
SVG import, Lottie export, ETL render scripting
Product Url :
https://www.synfig.org
API Available :
No
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
No
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

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Synfig Studio Screenshots

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Synfig Studio FAQs

Yes, Synfig Studio is completely free and open source under the GNU GPL v3 license, with no paid tiers or subscriptions.

Synfig Studio runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Yes, it includes a full-featured bone system and a skeleton distortion layer for rigging both vector and bitmap artwork.

Synfig is primarily built around vector tweening, which auto-generates inbetween frames, though layers and keyframes can also be used for more manual control.

Yes, Synfig's source code is publicly available on GitHub under its open-source license.