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Eagle Animation

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Spec score 8.1 #9 of 29 in Stop Motion Software

What it is

Eagle Animation is free, open-source software for creating stop-motion animation frame by frame. It runs as a desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux, or in a browser where the same software requires no sign-up or ads. Its timeline supports previewing, duplicating, and rearranging frames by drag-and-drop. Users can capture photos directly from webcams and supported DSLR cameras with live preview. Animation tools include adjustable onion skin, grids and margins, difference mode, and masking without a green screen. Image controls include frame averaging, manual exposure and white balance, high-resolution camera live view, and lossless full-resolution capture. Finished animations can be exported as video files, or frames can be exported for use in video-editing software. The project lists support for more than 20 languages and more than 520 cameras. Desktop downloads are provided for Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS 11 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon, and 64-bit Linux distributions. On macOS and Linux, DSLR support in browsers uses WebUSB on Chromium-based browsers. The source code is published under GPLv3.

Spec sheet

What it does
Eagle Animation is free, open-source, frame-by-frame stop-motion animation software.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Support
The project directs users to its Discord community for help and sharing tips.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
License
The source code is published under GPLv3.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Animation tools
Tools include adjustable onion skin, grid and margins, difference mode, and masking without a green screen.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Camera capture
It provides live preview and direct photo capture from webcams and supported DSLR cameras.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Camera limitation
On macOS and Linux, listed DSLR camera support in browsers uses WebUSB on Chromium-based browsers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Coverage
The site lists more than 20 supported languages and more than 520 supported cameras.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Desktop requirements
Downloads are provided for Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS 11 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon, and 64-bit Linux distributions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Export
Users can export animations as video files or export frames for use in video-editing software.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Image quality
The software offers frame averaging, high-resolution camera live view, manual exposure and white-balance control, and lossless full-resolution capture.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Remote camera
Toucan Camera Server lets users use an Android phone camera with Eagle Animation Desktop.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Telemetry
Application events and runtime errors are reported through PostHog, and telemetry can be disabled in app settings.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Timeline
Its timeline lets users preview, duplicate, and reorganize frames with drag-and-drop.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Web access
The web version runs the same software in a browser and requires no sign-up or ads.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com
Workshop integration
Release notes describe a partner API integration for workshops and workshop upload by code or email.Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com

Plans and prices

Free Free stop-motion animation software · desktop and browser access · GPLv3 open source Read 30 Sep 2026 · eagle-animation.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under GPLv3
  • Browser version requires no sign-up or ads
  • Captures directly from webcams and supported DSLR cameras
  • Exports animations as video or individual frames

Limits

  • Browser DSLR support on macOS and Linux uses Chromium-based browsers
  • Desktop downloads require 64-bit systems
  • Desktop macOS downloads require version 11 or later

Who it suits

Eagle Animation suits people creating stop-motion work who want frame capture, timeline controls, and export options. Its browser version may suit users who prefer not to sign up or install desktop software.

Verdict

Eagle Animation combines camera capture, frame-level timeline tools, and export options in a free desktop and browser application. Users should check the listed desktop requirements and browser DSLR limitation for their platform.

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