OpenToonz
100% FreeOpenToonz is a professional-grade, open-source 2D animation software based on Toonz, which was developed by Digital Video S.p.A. and used by Studio Ghibli for films like "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle." It offers a complete 2D animation pipeline including scanning, cleanup, coloring, compositing, and output. OpenToonz supports traditional frame-by-frame animation, paperless animation with vector tools, effects, particle systems, and skeleton-based animation. It includes the GTS scanning tools for digitizing hand-drawn frames and the Effects system for post-processing.
Best for: Traditional 2D animators and studios who need professional-grade frame-by-frame animation
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How to use OpenToonz
Download OpenToonz
Visit opentoonz.github.io and download the latest version for your operating system.
Set up your project
Create a new project and configure resolution, frame rate, and project folder structure.
Create your animation
Use the drawing tools to create frames. The X-sheet (exposure sheet) helps you manage timing and layers.
Color your frames
Use the palette manager to apply colors and manage palettes. The auto-paint feature fills enclosed areas.
Render the final output
Set your render settings and export as a video file or image sequence.
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