Autograph

Name: Autograph
Author: Autograph

Free plan MacWindows

What Autograph is

Autograph is a free application from Autograph that brings motion graphics, visual effects and compositing, and 2D and 3D projects together. It runs on Windows and macOS and is free for individuals and commercial teams, with no output limits or time restrictions stated. Motion-design tools include a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and animation for SVG and PSD files. A relative definition system lets one composition render in multiple formats. Compositing support includes GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes, along with ACES and OCIO color workflows. Autograph also provides rotoscoping, 2D tracking, and planar tracking. Its 3D environment uses Pixar OpenUSD and Filament for real-time physically based rendering. Integration options include Universe and Red Giant OFX tools with a license, plus third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy. Maxon says users can access Cineversity training and a support center with a knowledge base, user guides, and support requests. Certain features from previous Autograph versions are temporarily unavailable while the product is adjusted and developed. Software registration is required, and technical protection functions may process several categories of account, device, usage, and transaction data.

Who it suits

Autograph suits motion designers, compositors, and artists combining 2D and 3D work on Windows or macOS. It is also suited to commercial teams needing free use without stated output or time restrictions.

What it does well

Free for individuals and commercial teams
Combines motion graphics, compositing, 2D, and 3D
Supports GPU-optimized effects and OpenFX
Includes rotoscoping and planar tracking
OpenUSD 3D environment with real-time rendering
No stated output or time restrictions

What to know first

Some features from previous versions are temporarily unavailable
Software registration is required
Universe and Red Giant OFX tools require a license

Limits

Maxon says some features from previous Autograph versions are temporarily unavailable while the product is adjusted and developed. Universe and Red Giant OFX tools require a license.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Autograph	Free for individuals and commercial teams · no output limits or time restrictions stated	Free

As maxon.net lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Autograph product website
Choose Windows or macOS as your platform
Use the free Autograph plan
Register the software
Access Cineversity training or the support center when needed

Verdict

Choose Autograph for a free Windows or macOS application that combines motion design, compositing, tracking, and OpenUSD-based 3D work. Look elsewhere if you require every feature from earlier Autograph versions immediately or want licensed Universe and Red Giant tools included.

Questions

Is Autograph free?

Yes. The Autograph plan costs nothing and is free for individuals and commercial teams, with no output limits or time restrictions stated.

Which platforms support Autograph?

Autograph supports Windows and macOS.

What motion-design tools does it include?

It includes a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and tools for animating SVG and PSD files.

Does Autograph support 3D work?

Yes. Its 3D environment is based on Pixar OpenUSD and uses Filament for real-time physically based rendering.

Which integrations are available?

Autograph supports Universe and Red Giant OFX tools with a license, plus third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy.

Is software registration required?

Yes. Maxon says software registration is required, and technical protection functions may process email, network, hardware, usage, eligibility, transaction, and technical data.

Facts from Autograph's own pages

3D environment: Its 3D environment is based on Pixar OpenUSD and uses Filament for real-time physically based rendering. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Color workflows: The product page says Autograph supports ACES and OCIO workflows. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Commercial use: Maxon says Autograph is free for commercial use by teams and individuals, with no output limitations or time restrictions. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Compositing: Autograph supports GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · maxon.net, 20 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany · maxon.net, 4 Oct 2026
Integrations: Autograph supports Universe and Red Giant OFX tools with a license, plus third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Motion design: It includes a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and tools for animating SVG and PSD files. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Notable limits: Maxon says certain features from previous Autograph versions are temporarily unavailable while the product is adjusted and developed. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Privacy and licensing: Maxon's privacy policy says software registration is required and technical protection functions may process email, network, hardware, usage, eligibility, transaction, and technical data. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Responsive compositions: Its relative definition system lets users render one composition in multiple formats. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Support: Maxon provides a support center with a knowledge base, user guides, and support requests. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Tracking and rotoscoping: Autograph includes rotoscoping tools and 2D and planar tracking. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
Training: Maxon says Autograph users can access Cineversity training. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026
What it does: Autograph combines motion graphics, VFX/compositing, and 2D/3D projects in one application. · maxon.net, 12 Oct 2026