Tahoma2D is a full-featured 2D and Stop Motion animation creation software.
It is based on Toonz Studio, Ghibli Version.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Variety of brushes for different tastes.
- Palettes for organizing and animating colors/styles.
- Cut out animation.
- Stop motion animation.
- Special FX.
- A simplified workspace.
- Easy project management.
- Rhubarb Lip Sync integration for automatic lip syncing.
- Perspective guides and grids for precision drawing.
- A status bar with helpful hints for new users.
- No additional libraries needed to export in common formats like mp4 and gif.
- Plugins to extend functionality.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: tahoma2d.org
Support: Manual, GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Tahoma2D developers
License: BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License

Tahoma2D is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
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