Pencil 2D is a handy and free application that includes useful tools for creating 2D animations. It supports bitmap and vector graphics and is open source, thanks to which it is distributed for free. The utility is suitable for both beginners and professionals, and allows you to make an original and colorful animation in a few minutes.
Program Overview
Pencil 2D allows you to quickly make an interesting animation. The utility includes many tools, which include pens, pencils or brushes, and the user can independently change their thickness and other characteristics. Offers the opportunity to use other tools, which include selection, fill, dropper and other tools. Effects and filters are used to improve the appearance of the animation.
For experienced users, an important advantage of the program is the ability to configure hotkeys that provide ease of operation.
During the creation of animation, you can add audio or video. The graphic editor is offered for free, and it also has a function for cyclic or linear frame rate. The user can undo recent actions, copy elements, paste different objects or use the preview.
Even collaborative work is offered, so authors can access the project remotely. The resulting projects are saved in any suitable format. You can immediately send the finished animation to social networks or video hosting sites.
Versions
The Pencil 2D utility is offered for free, so there are no restrictions on the use of the public license of the software. Users do not need to download and install any paid extensions or pay a monthly subscription. The program has only one version, but each user can take advantage of donations, which is the only way of monetization.
Even in the absence of high profits, the developers are constantly developing and upgrading the program, offering users more and more unique features, as well as fixing bugs that are detected.
Main features
Pencil 2D Animation includes many useful tools, which include:
- the ability to customize the timeline yourself;
- a step-by-step wizard that allows you to quickly and easily create simple animations;
- a static background adjustment function;
- the ability to set your own keyboard shortcuts;
- work with layers;
- support for different brands of graphics tablets;
- many unique effects and filters;
- created images with animations can be saved in different formats;
- the program is compatible with different operating systems.
