Toon Boom Harmony

What Toon Boom Harmony is

Toon Boom Harmony is paid 2D animation software for Windows, macOS and Linux. It provides drawing tools, character rigging, shot annotations and scene layouts, with export options spanning MOV, WMV, BMP, DPX, JPG, EXR, PSD, PDF, PNG, SVG, TIFF, GIF, SWF, WAV, XML, JSON and USDZ among many listed formats. Harmony does not include 3D modeling or cloud collaboration. Essentials costs $31 a month with vector drawing, HD/2K camera resolution, pressure-sensitive brushes, onion skinning, and ink and paint. Advanced costs $79 a month and adds bitmap tools, scanning and vectorization, 4K resolution, variable-width pencils and textured brushes. Premium costs $143 a month with over 8K resolution, effects nodes, advanced rigging tools, deformers and Master Controllers. Student plans are 6.75 USD monthly for Essentials Student and 11.00 USD monthly for Advanced Student. A 14-day trial is listed, but no free plan is available.

Who it suits

Harmony suits 2D animators on Windows, macOS or Linux who need drawing, rigging, layout and annotation tools. Student pricing is listed for eligible student users.

Limits

Harmony has no free plan. Essentials, Advanced and Premium are billed monthly at 31.00, 79.00 and 143.00 USD respectively; student plans are limited to the listed student editions and pricing.

Getting started

1. Open the Toon Boom Harmony website
2. Choose a professional or student plan
3. Start the 14-day trial
4. Download Harmony for Windows, macOS or Linux
5. Select the drawing, rigging and camera features provided by your plan

Verdict

Toon Boom Harmony offers tiered 2D animation features, from vector drawing to advanced rigging and effects. Its platform coverage and export range are broad, while missing 3D and cloud collaboration may matter to some teams.