OpenToonz is a free and open-source 2D animation app based on Toonz that is used by major animation studios including Studio Ghibli. Originally developed by Digital Video S.p.A., it was made open-source in 2016 with support from Japanese media company Dwango.
Key Features
Vector & Raster Drawing Tools: Supports both raster (bitmap) and vector workflows, allowing flexibility in art styles.
Frame-by-Frame Animation: Traditional frame-by-frame animation tools with onion skinning and exposure sheets (X-sheets).
Effects and Compositing: Advanced effects system with node-based FX schematic, including lighting, blur, and color correction.
Scanning Integration: Professional-quality GTS scanning tool, used for traditional hand-drawn frame input.
Automatic Inbetweening: Vector level support for interpolating frames automatically.
MyPaint Brushes: Integration of MyPaint’s brush engine for natural media-style painting.
Scriptable via Python: Offers Python scripting for custom automation and plugin development.
Plastic Tool: Mesh-based deformers for cutout-style and puppet animation.
Lip-syncing support: Basic support for automated lip-syncing.
System Requirements
Platforms:
Windows, Mac
CPU:
Intel Core i series processor
GPU:
Open GL 2.1 support.
Memory:
2 GB (Minimum), 4 GB (Recommended).
Storage:
500MB or more available space.
