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What is Pencil2D?

Crafted to be lightweight and accessible, this tool enables you to focus on the artistry of animation without the complications of intricate controls. You can seamlessly switch between raster and vector formats, allowing for quick sketching, inking, and painting on the go. As an entirely open-source software, Pencil2D is free to use, even for commercial endeavors! We are thrilled to introduce the newest version of Pencil2D, where our primary objective was to resolve significant issues that hindered the animation process and to improve existing functionalities. This update boasts over 330 individual commits since the previous release, all targeted at stabilizing and enhancing the software for continuous use and enjoyment. With this dedication to progress, users can count on Pencil2D for their animation projects, encouraging creativity without limitations. The ongoing updates promise to keep refining the user experience, ensuring that animators of all levels can benefit from a more intuitive and efficient platform.

What is Blender?

Blender is a highly adaptable 3D creation suite that is free and open-source, making it accessible to a wide range of users. It covers the entire 3D production process, which includes modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, video editing, and even offers a workflow for 2D animation. The platform is equipped with Cycles, a sophisticated unbiased path-tracing engine that produces incredibly lifelike renderings. Users can effortlessly create, modify, and edit their 3D models thanks to its comprehensive set of modeling tools. VFX experts have lauded it as “arguably the best tracker available in the market.” Blender also provides strong camera and object tracking functionalities, allowing users to import raw footage, track it, mask certain areas, and visualize real-time camera movements within their 3D space, all without the need to switch between different applications. Additionally, its superior rigging and animation capabilities have made it a popular choice for a variety of projects, including short films, commercials, television shows, and full-length features, demonstrating its significant influence on the creative industry. As a result, Blender remains a preferred resource for artists and creators eager to explore new dimensions of 3D visualization, continually evolving to meet the demands of its users.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

AWS Deadline Cloud
Avaturn
Avoyd
Azure Marketplace
CrowdRender
Genaimo
GradedBlue
GridMarkets
Helio
Human Generator
Pop!_OS
RenderNow
Rokoko
SheepIt Render Farm
Simulon
Super Renders Farm
TurboRender
Webots
eyecad VR
mnml.ai

Integrations Supported

AWS Deadline Cloud
Avaturn
Avoyd
Azure Marketplace
CrowdRender
Genaimo
GradedBlue
GridMarkets
Helio
Human Generator
Pop!_OS
RenderNow
Rokoko
SheepIt Render Farm
Simulon
Super Renders Farm
TurboRender
Webots
eyecad VR
mnml.ai

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Pencil2D

Company Website

www.pencil2d.org

Company Facts

Organization Name

Blender Foundation

Date Founded

1994

Company Website

www.blender.org

Categories and Features

Animation

Collaboration Tools
Customizable Branding
Drag & Drop
Media Library
Social Sharing
Templates
Text Overlay
Text to Video
Voice-Over

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

3D Printing

Analytics
Customizable Support Structures
ERP
Integrates with CAD
Mesh Analysis and Repair
Model Setup and Plating
Multi-User Support and Permissions
Multiple/Shared Print Queues
Pre-Print Simulations
Print File Creation
Slicing

Animation

Collaboration Tools
Customizable Branding
Drag & Drop
Media Library
Social Sharing
Templates
Text Overlay
Text to Video
Voice-Over

Game Development

2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality
eCommerce

Video Editing

3D Video Editing
Audio Tools
Brand Overlay
Collaboration
Media Library
Social Sharing
Speed Adjustment
Split / Merge
Supports HD Resolution
Text Overlay
Video Capture
Video Stabilization

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