About TVPaint
TVPaint Animation is a 2D animation software that uses bitmap technology. It is designed for animation professionals and aims to provide a drawing experience close to traditional paper techniques.
The software is available in Standard and Professional editions. It is taught in major schools and used by animation studios worldwide.
Key features
- Modular interface
- Layer folders
- Custom brush engine
- Paper overlay (multi-texture brushes)
- Essential transformation tools
- Light table with out-of-pegs function
TVPaint: questions and answers
- What is TVPaint?
- TVPaint Animation is a 2D animation software that uses bitmap technology and offers tools for traditional-style animation.
- Is TVPaint open source?
- No. TVPaint is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Media & Streaming category, open-source options include Jellyfin, Spotube and IINA.
- What are some alternatives to TVPaint?
- TVPaint competes with Clip Studio Paint.
Open-source alternatives to TVPaint
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Jellyfin
Media & Streaming
The Free Software Media System - Server Backend & API
GPL-2.0vs Plexβ 58k
Spotube
Media & Streaming
π§ Open source music streaming app! Available for both desktop & mobile!
OSSvs Spotifyβ 50k
IINA
Media & Streaming
The modern video player for macOS.
GPL-3.0vs Infuseβ 47k
NewPipe
Media & Streaming
A libre lightweight streaming front-end for Android.
GPL-3.0vs YouTubeβ 40k
mpv
Media & Streaming
π₯ Command line media player
OSSβ 37k
KOReader
Media & Streaming
An ebook reader application supporting PDF, DjVu, EPUB, FB2 and many more formats, running
AGPL-3.0vs Koboβ 30k
SaaS alternatives to TVPaint
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Clip Studio Paint
Design
Illustration, comic and animation drawing software
SaaS
Spine
Design
2D skeletal animation software for video games
SaaS
Moho
Media & Streaming
2D animation software for creating movies, commercials, cartoons, vector and stop motion animation
SaaS
Acast
Media & Streaming
Podcast hosting, distribution and advertising platform
SaaS
Amazon Music
Media & Streaming
Music and podcast streaming from Amazon, with a free ad-supported tier
SaaS
AMC+
Media & Streaming
Streaming service for AMC and partner network shows
SaaS

