--- description: Learn more about Pencil2D. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Pencil2D Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Vector Graphics Software](/directory/2019/vector-graphics/software) > [Pencil2D](/software/2036391/pencil2d) # Pencil2D Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2036391/pencil2d Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2036391/pencil2d?page=2) > Pencil2D is a free and open-source software (FOSS) designed to help businesses create two-dimensional animations using bitmap images and vector graphics. The application enables graphic designers to import images, upload and save files, add layers, and add, remove, or duplicate key frames. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 13 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 13 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Pencil2D ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Pencil2D is available as a free and open-source software (FOSS). - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - Animation - Animations & Transitions - Configurable Workflow - Data Extraction - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Image Editing - Image Tracing - Media Import - Project Management - Rendering - Text Overlay - Third-Party Integrations - Video Content - Video Editing ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2019/vector-graphics/software) ## Related Categories - [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2019/vector-graphics/software) - [Animation Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3780/animation/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You can animate both Raster and vector assets. 5)Free to use, even commercially\! It's completely free\! 6)Comparitively works smoothly even on budget-friendly systems. You don't need a high-end system for the smooth running of this application. Yes, it works nicely on standard systems as well. > > **Cons**: 1) Need to animate frame by frame which takes a lot of time and patience. 2) No 3D support. Can only create 2D animations. 3) Limited options compared to other animation software. 4) Not much used by professional studios. > > A very good beginner-friendly 2D animation application. Best for personal use and for learning and practicing 2D animation. Best for people looking for a free tool for creating hand drawn animations on a computer. ----- ### "pencil2d analysis" — 5.0/5 > **Yahya** | *28 April 2023* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very good in terms of use, tools, and video editing to add visual effects to it and ease of use > > **Cons**: It is bad in terms of its reliance on manual knocking in the tires and its lack of framerate curve, and it cannot be used in motion graphics > > Very good, although it has some drawbacks and lacks a motion curve, but it is good at drawing in 2D ----- ### "Good free frame-by-frame animating Software" — 3.0/5 > **William** | *15 February 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how creative i could get with pencil 2d, it helps, when one knows how to draw. > > **Cons**: I feel that pencil 2d needs more features to stand out, and then better UX for beginners. ----- ### "2d convenience Pencil2D" — 5.0/5 > **bheki** | *12 September 2021* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: pencil is straight forward it is user friendly. its rendering speed even in slow computers. its frame rate works perfect mostly for starters who are starting with 2d animation. > > **Cons**: pencil UI is not colorfull enough.so its not easy to make realistic blending color > > pencil is a very good software for starting with in animation and graphic designing ----- ### "Animation and open source" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *2 November 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that it is open source software. It is very easy to use and the interface is very intuitive, it is also a very light program, it is totally free and runs on any operating system. > > **Cons**: It is a software for beginners in my opinion, the animations are frame by frame, which is tedious after a while, and it does not support 3d animations. > > In general, it seems like a great software for someone who wants to enter the world of animation. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2036391/pencil2d?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2036391/pencil2d) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data