Stop Motion Pro
Stop Motion Pro: A Windows stop-motion tool with strong capture, timeline, and audio features. Ranked #17 of 29 in Stop Motion Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users needing audio editing.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows users needing audio editing
- Free planYes
- Onion skinningYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free tier includes capture, onion skinning, timeline editing, and audio tools
- Supports webcams, Canon and Nikon cameras, and other capture devices
- Includes rig removal, markers, imports, and thumbnail editing
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only software limits platform flexibility
- Paid Eclipse editions create a mixed free-and-paid structure
- Eclipse SD is limited to a maximum resolution of 800 pixels
Our verdict on Stop Motion Pro
Stop Motion Pro Eclipse is desktop software for creating stop-motion animations from captured frames, imported media, or both. It is aimed at students, home users, independent animators, studios, and schools working on Windows. The software supports live capture from webcams, Canon and Nikon cameras, and other supported devices. Its core workflow includes onion skinning for comparing live video with captured frames, one-click multi-frame capture, a linear timeline, markers, and thumbnail editing. Import tools handle images and videos, while rig removal helps clean up visible supports in a scene.
The free tier gives the product a substantial working set for frame-based production. It includes capture, onion skinning, multi-frame capture, timeline editing, multi-track audio editing, audio recording during playback, imports, rig removal, markers, and project management. Audio is a notable strength for creators who want to record or edit sound within the same application rather than treat the animation as a silent image sequence. Paid Eclipse editions extend the range of configurations: Eclipse HD supports DSLR and webcam capture with unlimited resolution, Eclipse SD supports webcams with a maximum resolution of 800 pixels, and network editions are available for HD and SD workflows. A subscription edition and an option containing three copies are also listed.
The main trade-off is platform scope: Stop Motion Pro is designed for Windows, while Mac users would need to run Windows through Boot Camp, Parallels, or VMware rather than use a native macOS application. The edition structure also requires careful selection between free, HD, SD, subscription, network, and multi-copy options. Windows users who need integrated audio editing and a broad capture workflow should consider it. Users seeking native Mac support or a simpler single-edition choice should look elsewhere.
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Stop Motion Pro fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Onion skinning | Yes |
| Live frame capture | Yes |
| Exposure controls | Not verified |
| Timeline editing | Yes |
| Audio support | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | stopmotionpro.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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