Synfig
Synfig Studio is free, open source software for 2D animation, with downloads and project information on its site.
About Synfig
Synfig Studio is free and open-source software for 2D animation on Windows, Linux and macOS. It uses vector and bitmap artwork and calculates in-between frames from key positions, so animation does not need to be created frame by frame.
It offers more than 50 layer types, a bone system for cutout animation, and linking of layer parameters directly or with mathematical expressions. Downloads are available as a tested Stable version and a Development version with experimental features, with listed minimums of a dual-core 2 GHz CPU and 2 GB RAM.
Key features
- Automatic in-between frames from set vector key positions
- More than 50 layer types for gradients, distortions and fractals
- Bone system for cutout animation with bitmap or vector artwork
- Skeleton Distortion layer for complex bitmap deformations
- Link layer parameters directly or with mathematical expressions
- Stable and development builds for Windows, Linux and macOS
Best for: People making 2D animation with vector or bitmap art who want automatic tweening on Windows, Linux or macOS.
Good for
- Free and open-source under GNU GPL v3 with sources on GitHub
- Provides stable builds for everyday use and development builds for testing fixes
- Works with both vector and bitmap artwork
Synfig at a glance
- Website
- synfig.org
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, 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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Synfig FAQ
Which operating systems does Synfig Studio support?
Windows 7 or above, OS X 10.8 or above, and Linux distributions released in 2012 or later, with a dual-core 2 GHz CPU and 2 GB RAM.
What is the difference between the Stable and Development versions?
The Stable version is a tested set of features for everyday use, while the Development version offers latest experimental features and bugfixes.
Is Synfig Studio free and open source?
Yes, it is licensed under GNU GPL v3 and its sources are available on GitHub.
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