About Cavalry
Cavalry is a professional 2D animation and motion graphics software available for free on macOS and Windows. It provides real-time rendering, procedural rigs, and data-driven animation capabilities.
The software is designed for animators and motion designers, offering features like rig control, text animation, duplicator, data import, and Lottie export. It runs natively on Apple silicon and Intel processors.
Key features
- Real-time rendering with no preview lag
- Data import from spreadsheets for animated sequences
- Procedural rigs and rubber hose animation
- Text animation and color palettes
- Duplicator and falloff tools
- Lottie export support
Good fit for
- Creating motion graphics for brands
- Data-driven animation projects
- 2D character rigging and animation
Cavalry: questions and answers
- What is Cavalry used for?
- Cavalry is a free 2D animation and motion graphics application for macOS and Windows with real-time rendering and data-driven workflows. It is a good fit for creating motion graphics for brands, data-driven animation projects, and 2D character rigging and animation.
- Is Cavalry open source?
- No. Cavalry is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Design category, open-source options include Penpot, Graphite and Krita.
- What are some alternatives to Cavalry?
- Cavalry competes with Adobe After Effects.
Open-source alternatives to Cavalry
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TiXL
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