Synfig Studio

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Vector graphics software for creators and designers

About Synfig Studio

Synfig Studio is an on-premise vector graphics software that helps businesses create 2D animations. The platform enables administrators to transform vector shapes into different designs on a unified interface.

Managers can set up key positions to automatically calculate intermediate frames on a unified interface. Synfig Studio allows teams to add multiple layer types such as gradients, geometric, transformations, fractals, and more to create animations. Supervisors can also apply deformations to bitmap artwork and utilize bitmap images to create cutout animation.

Synfig Studio lets designers link different parameters of layers via mathematical expressions and build character puppets on a centralized dashboard.


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Value for Money
5/5
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3.9/5
Ease of Use
3.5/5
Customer Support
4/5

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David
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A great option to produce 2D animation videos

Reviewed on 2019/11/03

I did enjoy using it, I actually used it in conjunction with a compositing software to create an...

I did enjoy using it, I actually used it in conjunction with a compositing software to create an animation for a corporate video explanation and it worked well, since my computer's processor is i3 is not strong enough, is recommendable to have a good graphics card with more than 1gb, i7 or up processor and good ram. I do still use it you can create white board animations in it and 2D animations good enough for a TV show.

Pros

- The biggest pro is that is super affordable, even if you are 10 years old you can buy it.
- The animation tools are powerful and you can do anything you imagine.
- You do have a skeleton system that allows you to animate the same way as the pro software.
- This software was used in professional studio animation by a 2D animation company, they made the software public.
- It has plugin capabilities for software that would enhance your animation.
- The plug in for speech does automatic lip sync animation.
- There is a big community that does use it, therefore you can get support.
- There are tutorials in Udemy.

Cons

- It is conversome you do need tutorials to understand it even if you have 2D or 3D animation Background.
- It is not as popular so you may not find information about it as easily.
- You do need a strong computer to run it, is actually heavy.
- You have to continuously save because there are a few operations that makes it crash.

Kevin
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Synfig for Educators/Designers

Reviewed on 2021/03/30

I have been using Synfig for over seven years and the product keeps getting better and better. The...

I have been using Synfig for over seven years and the product keeps getting better and better. The main guy (?!), [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN], has been tireless is keeping Synfig going and growing. He is a personal hero.

Pros

I use Synfig to create online courses. I'm not an artist so don't use the drawing tools a lot and my animations are generally quite simple. I really use it as presentation software. I do this because I believe that frequent changes and motion help greatly to keep learner attention. I can do so many different transitions and combinations that I can't do with other presentation software. And the price . . .

Cons

There are so many advanced features that I haven't taken the time to learn. Also it crashes too often. I would like to see more options for keeping custom setups.

William
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  • Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Good free animating Software

Reviewed on 2023/01/26

Pros

I liked that synfig studio was free to use. Through it, I could easily learn the basics of rigging and animation.

Cons

Synfig studio could be quite complex for beginners to use. The range of features is also quite limited

Haydn
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  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great for 2D animation

Reviewed on 2023/10/12

Great 2D animation engine, simple but powerful enough

Great 2D animation engine, simple but powerful enough

Pros

The simplicity and complexity is a great mix, keeps your learning for years to come and produce nice animations

Cons

Took a little bit to understand what I was doing but with time and patience comes greatness, highly recommend

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Open source animation software with fair share of issues

Reviewed on 2021/09/10

Pros

This software is free and open source which is really great for learners and beginners to animation.

Features such as automated tweening and simulated shading helps creating a smoother transition.

Broad library support including sprite sheet support for game developers.

Cons

Experienced some crashes which points to stability issues.

Design tools can be a bit better.

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Synfig Studio offers the following pricing plans:

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Synfig Studio is available for free.

Synfig Studio has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

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