Synfig
Synfig is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for Windows, macOS and Linux. This is the Official source code repository of Synfig Studio animation software. It has 2,311 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Adobe Animate.
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About Synfig
Synfig Studio is a free and open-source 2D animation software, designed as powerful industrial-strength solution for creating film-quality animation using a vector and bitmap artwork. It eliminates the need to create animation frame-by frame, allowing you to produce 2D animation of a higher quality with fewer people and resources. Synfig Studio is available for Windows, Linux and MacOS.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use Synfig instead of.
- Adobe Animate
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What is Synfig?
Synfig is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for Windows, macOS and Linux. This is the Official source code repository of Synfig Studio animation software. It has 2,311 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Adobe Animate.
Is Synfig free and open source?
Yes. Synfig's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Synfig?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.5.5) or the project website.
Can Synfig replace Adobe Animate?
Synfig is commonly used as a free alternative to Adobe Animate. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.