SynthEyes
What SynthEyes is
SynthEyes is a paid standalone application for 3D camera tracking, keying, and rotoscoping. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, giving users on those desktop systems a supported platform choice. The listed Subscription plan costs $325 a year and is billed annually. A 14-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. Camera tracking is the central listed capability, with keying and rotoscoping tools covering additional visual-effects work. SynthEyes was founded in 1995, and its listed headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Because the product is described as standalone, it is presented as an installed application rather than a browser service. The subscription details identify one annual option, so prospective users can evaluate the trial before deciding whether that paid arrangement fits their workflow.
Who it suits
SynthEyes suits visual-effects users who need 3D camera tracking together with keying and rotoscoping on macOS, Windows, or Linux. It is relevant to buyers comfortable with an annual standalone-app subscription.
What it does well
- 3D camera tracking included
- Keying and rotoscoping tools
- Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux
- 14-day trial available
- Standalone desktop application
What to know first
- No free plan
- Costs $325 a year
- Subscription is billed annually
- Paid product
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | billed annually · Standalone application | $325 a year |
| Subscription | billed monthly · Standalone application | $62 a month |
As borisfx.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SynthEyes focuses on camera tracking while also providing keying and rotoscoping tools across three desktop operating systems. The 14-day trial offers an evaluation period before the 325.00 USD annual subscription.
Facts from SynthEyes's own pages
- Founded
- 1995 · borisfx.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States · borisfx.com, 4 Oct 2026
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