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Animation Paper
What Animation Paper is
Animation Paper is a paid 2D animation application from Animation Paper, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, giving animators a choice of desktop platform. Finished work can be exported in MP4, GIF, ProRes MOV, PNG, OpenEXR, and OCA formats. The Animation Paper 5.0 plan is listed at $79 a month, while its billing terms describe a one-time fee with no subscription. The plan is described as a finished product, and owners of version 5.0 receive free updates. The maker’s pricing note says “From $79,” which differs from the plan’s monthly price wording and one-time billing description. Buyers should confirm the applicable price and billing terms before purchasing. For someone focused on 2D animation who needs several image and video export options, the listed platform support and formats are central considerations.
Who it suits
Animation Paper suits animators working in 2D who want a choice of Windows, macOS, or Linux and need the listed image and video export formats.
What it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Exports MP4, GIF, ProRes MOV, and PNG.
- Also exports OpenEXR and OCA.
- Version 5.0 owners receive free updates.
What to know first
- No listed 3D modeling or character rigging.
- No listed motion graphics or cloud collaboration.
- Price wording conflicts with one-time billing terms.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Paper 5.0 | one time fee (no subscription) · Finished product · No subscription · Free updates for 5.0 owners | $79 a month |
As animationpaper.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Animation Paper is focused on 2D work and offers a range of export formats across three desktop platforms. Confirm the price and billing terms, which are described inconsistently.
Facts from Animation Paper's own pages
- Character rigging
- No · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- No · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Export formats
- MP4,GIF,ProRes MOV,PNG,OpenEXR,OCA · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmark · animationpaper.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Motion graphics
- No · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
- 3D modeling
- No · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
- 2D animation tools
- Yes · animationpaper.com, 21 Sept 2026
Where Animation Paper stands on Freedom251
- 2D Character Animation Software#37 of 48
- Animation Software#98 of 106