Clipnote Studio
Create short animations with Clipnote Studio, a simple animation application by calcium_chan.
About Clipnote Studio
Clipnote Studio is a downloadable Windows tool for creating basic animations to share with friends, described as a spiritual successor to Flipnote Studio by Nintendo. It includes square and circle brushes, line and shape tools, a text tool, six colors, three drawing layers, user profiles, and automatic note downloading/importing.
Export requires the separate Paperclip utility by Frog for .gif, .mp4, and .clip files. Mac and Linux versions are still in development, with Wine suggested as a workaround, and tablet compatibility is not ensured.
Key features
- Square and circle brushes for drawing
- Line and shape tools
- Text tool for animation frames
- Six colors and three drawing layers
- Automatic note downloading and importing
- Export to .gif, .mp4, and .clip using separate Paperclip utility
Best for: People who want to make basic Flipnote-style animations to share with friends on Windows.
Good for
- Main features are not locked behind the supporter license
- Supports sharing via .gif, .mp4, and .clip export through Paperclip
Watch out for
- Windows only; Mac and Linux ports are still in development
- Tablet compatibility is not ensured
- Export requires the separate Paperclip utility
Clipnote Studio at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Video Editing & Animation
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Clipnote Studio FAQ
Can I use Clipnote Studio on Mac or Linux?
Mac and Linux ports are in the works. For now, the author notes you can use Wine to run the Windows version.
Will my drawing tablet work with Clipnote Studio?
No guarantee is given. The author states they cannot ensure that tablets will work with the software.
How do I export or share animations?
Use Paperclip, a separate utility by Frog, to export animations as .gif, .mp4, and .clip files.
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