OpenToonz
Open-source 2D animation software based on the Toonz pipeline used at Studio Ghibli, with xsheet and timeline editing.
Op
License: Open source
Status: Active
- SVGSVG: opens and saves, partial fidelity. The source includes SVG import and export; fidelity was not tested
- GIFGIF: saves only, partial fidelity. Exports GIF; import is not documented
- MP4MP4: saves only, partial fidelity. Video export needs FFmpeg
- PSDPSD: opens only, partial fidelity. Opens PSD layers as images; effects and adjustments are not kept
- Made by
- OpenToonz contributors
- License
- License: Open sourceBSD-3-Clause
- Pricing
- Free
- Self-hostable
- No
- Works offline
- Yes
- Account required
- No
- Maturity
- Stable
- Maintenance
- Status: ActiveLast commit
OpenToonz is a free alternative to
Adobe Animate
Strong. Best for studio-style 2D production.
0 people switched
Adobe Character Animator
Situational. Best for lip-sync on hand-drawn animation.
0 people switched
Clip Studio Paint
Situational. Best for 2D animation production on Windows or macOS.
1 person switched
Health history
Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.
Repository checks for OpenToonz| Checked | Last commit | Latest release | Stars | State |
|---|
| | v1.8.0 | 7,801 | Open |
|---|
Changelog
License, pricing and status changes for this tool.
No changes recorded
When a repository or page check finds a change and an editor confirms it, it shows here and in the
public change log.
Reviews
Reviews are moderated: new accounts’ reviews are checked by an editor first. Ratings are shown on their own and do not change the ranking.
No published reviews yet.
Something wrong or out of date? Report outdated info.