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Tahoma2D

Free#5 of 29 in Stop Motion SoftwareCartoon Maker Software2D Character Animation SoftwareAnimation Software

Tahoma2D: A free open-source choice for animators combining stop-motion capture with 2D production tools. Ranked #5 of 29 in Stop Motion Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for hybrid stop-motion and 2D animation.

8.6/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.6 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Hybrid stop-motion and 2D animation
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Combines stop-motion capture with frame-by-frame 2D animation
    • Includes rigging, mesh deformation, lip-sync, and compositing
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with broad export support

  • Where it doesn't

    • Its broad animation focus is less specialized for stop-motion work
    • MP4 and WebM output require FFmpeg configuration
    • The desktop workflow may be more than simple capture projects need

Our verdict on Tahoma2D

Tahoma2D is free, open-source desktop software for 2D and stop-motion animation. It fits individual artists and small production teams that need to combine photographed frame capture with drawn, cut-out, or rigged animation. The workflow covers frame-by-frame 2D work, cut-out characters with skeleton controls, mesh-based deformation through the Plastic tool, palettes, timeline and Xsheet editing, and node-based compositing. Downloadable builds are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Its main strength is breadth within a hybrid workflow. Tahoma2D brings automated lip-syncing through Rhubarb Lip Sync alongside character rigs, Plastic mesh animation, special effects, and rendering to image sequences and video formats. The published export options include 3GP, AVI, BMP, GIF, JPG, MOV, MP4, PNG, RGB, SGI, Spritesheet, TGA, TIF, TIFF, and WebM. This makes it suitable when a project moves between stop-motion capture, 2D animation, compositing, and final rendering rather than staying within one narrow technique.

Tahoma2D is also a practical fit for creators who value open-source software and a free desktop tool across major operating systems. Its wider animation feature set can be an advantage for mixed projects, but it is less specialized than software focused primarily on stop-motion capture. MP4 and WebM output require FFmpeg configuration according to the documentation, adding a technical step to those delivery workflows. Choose Tahoma2D for flexible hybrid production with rigging, mesh deformation, lip-sync, and compositing; choose a more narrowly focused stop-motion application when capture simplicity is the priority.

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Tahoma2D pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on tahoma2d.org

Tahoma2D fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Onion skinningNot verified
Live frame captureNot verified
Exposure controlsNot verified
Timeline editingNot verified
Audio supportNot verified
Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportCommunity, Docs, Tickets
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitetahoma2d.org
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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