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Pencil2D

Simple open-source hand-drawn 2D animation

Lightweight open-source application for traditional hand-drawn 2D animation using raster and vector layers.

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Questions

Is Pencil2D free?

Pencil2D is free.

Is Pencil2D open source?

Yes, Pencil2D is open source.

What platforms does Pencil2D run on?

Pencil2D is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Pencil2D?

Similar indie products include OpenToonz, Krita, Synfig Studio, Motion Canvas and 2 more.

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