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RoughAnimator

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Spec score 7.7 #30 of 48 in 2D Character Animation Software

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What it does
RoughAnimator is a hand-drawn animation app for creating traditional animation on tablets and desktop computers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Supported platforms
iOS,Android,macOS,WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Integrations
RoughAnimator projects can be imported into Adobe Flash/Animate, After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Privacy
The maker says the software itself collects no personal information; the website logs visit times and IP addresses, and platform providers may collect payment details or anonymous usage data such as crash logs.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Support
Support is provided through the user guide and email; the maker says they may not be able to reply personally to every support email.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Animation limits
It has no hard animation-length limit, but projects can become slow or crash depending on device memory, drawing count, and image resolution.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Bitmap format
The app uses bitmap images rather than vectors, so resolution is limited and scaling or rotating can reduce image quality.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Desktop checkout
Mac and Windows purchases are handled through FastSpring, which stores the name, email, and address entered at checkout; the maker says they cannot access payment information.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Drawing and playback
Features include onion skinning, playback preview, timeline scrubbing, and custom brushes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Export formats
MP4,GIF,PNG image sequence,QuickTime videoRead 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Import and export
Users can import audio for lip syncing and video for rotoscoping, and export animations as QuickTime video, GIF, or image sequences.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
No tweening
The maker says RoughAnimator has no keyframing or tweening, so users draw each frame themselves.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Not an illustration tool
The maker says the app is not intended as a design or illustration program and offers basic freehand drawing and coloring rather than simulated paintbrushes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Timeline
Its timeline supports unlimited layers and adjustable exposure lengths for pose-to-pose or straight-ahead animation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Who it is for
The maker describes it as suitable for professional animators and beginners, and says it can fit into a professional pipeline or be used for doodling and practice.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com

Plans and prices

iPad $7.99 a month One-time payment Hand-drawn animation application Read 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Android $7.99 a month One-time payment Hand-drawn animation application Read 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Mac $7.99 a month One-time payment; operating-system versions are sold separately Hand-drawn animation application Read 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Windows $7.99 a month One-time payment; operating-system versions are sold separately Hand-drawn animation application Read 20 Sep 2026 · roughanimator.com
Android $7.99, paid once One-time payment Separate app purchase Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
iPad $7.99, paid once One-time payment Separate app purchase Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Mac $7.99, paid once One-time payment Separate app purchase Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com
Windows $7.99, paid once One-time payment Separate app purchase Read 2 Oct 2026 · roughanimator.com

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