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Open Doodler

Ch 265.5of 26 Whiteboard Animation Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Commercial useYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Open Doodler is ranked #26 of 26 in whiteboard animation software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows.

Compared on whiteboard animation software

Free plan
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Voiceover tools
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Commercial use
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Open Doodler is open-source desktop software for creating whiteboard and doodle animations.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Canvas
The editor can compose SVG and text graphics on a canvas.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Animation
Graphics can be animated stroke by stroke, with Fade In and Pop In as alternate entrance styles.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Camera effects
Scenes support layered camera pan and zoom effects with Linear, Ease In, Ease Out, or Ease In-Out timing.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Audio
The project timeline supports per-scene voiceover and project-wide background music.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Export
The app previews projects and exports MP4 video, including background music and per-scene voiceovers.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Export limits
Animated GIF export and custom export resolutions beyond the built-in aspect-ratio presets are listed on the wishlist.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Download
The installation guide directs users to download OpenDoodlerSetup.msi from the project’s Releases page.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Platform
The project README says Open Doodler is Windows only and built with WPF (.NET 10).github.com · 9 Oct 2026
License
The installation guide identifies the software license as GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0).github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Local data
The README identifies SQLite as the local project database, and the installation guide says uninstalling leaves the local graphics library and saved project files in place.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Integrations
The README lists bundled FFmpeg for MP4 video export and NAudio for audio playback and waveform display.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Support
The README invites contributors to open issues for bugs or ideas or submit pull requests.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Intended use
The project describes itself as software for whiteboard animation and supports exporting presets for platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.github.com · 9 Oct 2026
Projects
The app has a launch page for creating new projects or selecting existing projects.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Animation workspace
A project window is used to work on an animation.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
SVG import
Users can import SVG images for animation.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Text graphics
Users can add text graphics to an animation.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Preview
The app includes animation preview.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Planned feature
A project creation window with modification of common features is listed as an upcoming feature.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Wishlist
Audio track integration and video export are listed as wishlist items.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Setup
The README's run instructions say to clone the repository, open OpenBoardAnim.sln in Visual Studio, set OpenBoardAnim as the startup project, and launch it.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
SVG library
The instructions say the Library contains SVG and text graphics and has an import button for SVG images.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Dependency
The README credits Handy Control as an open source package used by the software.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
Contact
The README lists [email protected] as a contact address.github.com · 10 Oct 2026

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