Pencil2D is a completely free animation program for Windows that both professional designers and beginners are able to use. There is a wide range of templates, special effects and drawing instruments.
Clean interface
Compared to Toon Boom Harmony, this application is not accompanied with a large selection of tabs and sections. A simple interface allows users to focus more on their projects and easier navigate through necessary tools. Moreover, it is possible to customize the workplace and organize the instruments positioning according to personal preferences.
It is possible to create pixel-based images of high quality. You can access impressive visuals to create unique artworks for your personal or business needs. It is possible to manage a variety of brushes and pencils with adjustable sizes. You can give the necessary value to these drawing tools to paint objects, forms, shapes and characters.
Styles
And last but not least, the utility supports frame-by-frame animation meaning that you can set perceived movement and timing for your videos. Additionally, there is onion skinning option designed to maintain the fluidity in animations.
However, it is worth noting that during installation Microsofr Defender detected malware in an executable file. In other words, after the setup process begins, Pencil2D may damage your system and even compromise your privacy.
Features
- allows to create comprehensive animated works;
- users can save their projects in AVI, GIF and MP4;
- possible to set the bitrate when exporting files;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
