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E-mote
What E-mote is
E-mote is an animation tool with a hybrid workflow and mesh deformation. Its free plan, えもふり (E-mote Free Movie Maker), supports PSD imports up to 2048 × 2048 px and video output up to 1024 × 1024 px. The listed platforms are web and Windows, and supported platforms include Windows and WebGL.
E-mote has several plans for different uses. E-mote SDK Commercial includes one editor and one SDK platform. E-mote Indies also includes one editor and one SDK platform and is for businesses with annual revenue below ¥10 million. E-mote MovieMaker includes one editor, while E-mote Academic is for students and faculty. The listed price for the free plan costs nothing; prices for the other plans are available on request. The plan options cover free movie making, SDK use, indie businesses, movie making and academic use.
Who it suits
E-mote suits people seeking an animation tool with mesh deformation, especially those who want to start with its free movie-making plan. Its other options address SDK use, businesses below the stated revenue threshold, movie-making, and students or faculty.
What it does well
- Hybrid animation workflow with mesh deformation.
- Free plan supports PSD import up to 2048 × 2048 px.
- Free plan supports video output up to 1024 × 1024 px.
- Listed for web and Windows, with Windows and WebGL support.
- Academic plan is for students and faculty.
What to know first
- Free plan video output is limited to 1024 × 1024 px.
- SDK Commercial and Indies each cover one SDK platform.
- Indies is limited to businesses below ¥10 million annual revenue.
Limits
The free plan accepts PSD imports up to 2048 × 2048 px and outputs video up to 1024 × 1024 px. SDK Commercial and Indies each include one SDK platform; Indies is for businesses with annual revenue below ¥10 million.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| えもふり (E-mote Free Movie Maker) | PSD import dimensions up to 2048 × 2048 px · Video output dimensions up to 1024 × 1024 px | Free |
| E-mote SDK Commercial | One editor · One SDK platform | On request |
| E-mote Indies | One editor · One SDK platform · For businesses with annual revenue below ¥10 million | On request |
| E-mote MovieMaker | One editor | On request |
| E-mote Academic | Students and faculty only | On request |
As emote.mtwo.co.jp lists them, read 24 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the E-mote website.
- Choose the web or Windows platform.
- Select えもふり (E-mote Free Movie Maker) for the free plan, or choose another listed plan.
- For the free plan, prepare PSD files within the supported import dimensions.
Verdict
Choose E-mote if you want a hybrid animation workflow with mesh deformation and a free movie-making plan with defined import and output dimensions. Look at another plan if you need SDK access, since the free plan is the movie-making option and SDK plans specify one SDK platform.
Questions
Does E-mote have a free plan?
Yes. えもふり (E-mote Free Movie Maker) is listed as free.
What platforms are listed for E-mote?
The listed platforms are web and Windows. Supported platforms include Windows and WebGL.
What are the free plan's dimension limits?
PSD imports can be up to 2048 × 2048 px, and video output can be up to 1024 × 1024 px.
Which plans include an SDK platform?
E-mote SDK Commercial and E-mote Indies each include one editor and one SDK platform.
Who can use E-mote Academic?
The E-mote Academic plan is for students and faculty.
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