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No. 21 of 108 ·Animation Software

Tahoma2D

Windows · Mac · Linux

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Three barsScore 7.1

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Tahoma2D is free, open-source software for creating 2D and stop motion animation on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its listed animation modes include cut-out and stop motion, and the product supports hybrid workflows, bone rigging, and mesh deformation. Users can work with varied brushes and style controls, and use palettes to organize and animate colors and styles. Special effects are included, with plugins available through the effects area on all three platforms. Automated lip syncing uses Rhubarb Lip Sync. The software supports DSLR cameras on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and exports formats including MP4 and GIF without additional libraries. Other listed export formats include 3GP, AVI, BMP, JPG, MOV, PNG, WebM, and spritesheets. System requirements include a 64-bit Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 system, or macOS 15 or later, an Intel Core i-series processor or better, at least 4GB RAM, and at least 500MB storage. The project says it does not collect user data. Users can report bugs and request features through GitHub, and a Google Tahoma2D Users forum offers tips and troubleshooting.

Who it is for

Tahoma2D may suit animators looking for free software for 2D or stop motion work on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

What is good

  • Free and open-source
  • Supports cut-out and stop motion animation
  • Automated lip syncing uses Rhubarb Lip Sync
  • Exports MP4 and GIF without additional libraries
  • The project says it collects no user data

What to know first

  • Requires 64-bit Windows 8.1/10/11 or macOS 15 or later
  • Requires at least 4GB RAM and 500MB storage

Verdict

Tahoma2D offers a broad animation toolset and multiple export formats at no listed cost. Check the operating-system and hardware requirements before choosing it.

Tahoma2D plans and pricing

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Free Free 2D and stop motion animation software tahoma2d.org · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on animation software

Free plan
Yes
Animation workflow
hybrid
Bone rigging
Yes
Mesh deformation
Yes
Lip sync
Yes
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Export formats
3GP, AVI, BMP, GIF, JPG, MOV, MP4, PNG, RGB, SGI, Spritesheet, TGA, TIF, TIFF, WebM

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