Animation Desk® Draw & Animate

Animation Desk® Draw & Animate

Create animation with us

16K ratings
1193 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2015
  • January 22, 2026

Features

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About

Create cartoons and animations with a digital flipbook. Import videos and photos to add effects, use various editing tools, and export your creations as video, GIF, or PDF. Share your animations on social media.

Digital flipbook animation
Import video and photos
Multiple drawing brushes
Frame and layer management
Onion skinning
Export as video, GIF, PDF
Social media sharing
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What's New in Animation Desk® Draw & Animate

9.4.9

January 22, 2026

- UI optimization

Subscription plans

Kdan Cloud

Subscription to Kdan Cloud storage

$2.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$9.99

Permanent License

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User reviews

5 stars only so you can see, please read.

There. Are. So. Much. Glitches! I created a 34-frame animation and it deleted half when I re-entered the app. I tried to use the bucket tool for blue, but it kept switching back to tan. SO GLITCHY! Why? I know it is hard to make a functioning app, but you must have proofread the code or something like that! I spent at least 5 hours on that animation, only for it to be cut in half. Everyone, use with caution.
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Why do I have to pay for a paintbrush

So if I’m going to be totally honest I’m not getting the tools I need to animate for example I’m limited to at least only 3 brushes and most tools honestly I feel like for people who are looking for a free drawing app this isn’t it if that’s not stated in the apps description but also for example for a free drawing app like Sketchbook I get the tools I need access to brushes that I want and to use and sure if I want access to more brushes sure I can pay but I don’t because the necessities are there but in Animation desk I am limited to very little brushes and not a great toolbox in general and this is just cause I’m not paying if you guys are willing to pay that’s fine but if you really don’t want to pay then this isn’t the right animation app honestly I just want more tools to work with and some extra tools but people who aren’t paying to so so little I really want you guys to add more just so people who want to use the free option before paying so they can try it out beforehand but giving users little to nothing is like saying “You need to pay to try it even though we have a free version” and the reason I think it’s like saying that is again because of the limited options it’s giving an opportunity to users to try it out for free but since there is so little it feels like you should or need to pay just to actually try it out yourself before knowing if you will like the app
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The worst ever

It deleted and corrupted my animations

GREAT 🥳🔥

I FREAKING LOVE THIS really good for makeing shows I have been trying to find an app like this forever and now I can! I can finally make my show called dragon crystal! Thanks you for making this app! 🔥🔥🔥🔥♊️

This got boooooorrrrriiiiinnnngggg!!!

This got boring.
Hate it.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Drawings duplicating and inverting

Bug

Frames randomly disappearing

Bug

Freezing and unresponsiveness

Bug

Inability to save progress

Bug

Issues with palm rejection and screen sensitivity

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add audio support

Feature

Improve zooming and rotation

Feature

Implement more brushes and tools

Feature

Allow importing custom images/videos

Feature

Add stabilization and vector tools

Feature

FAQ

What is Animation Desk?

Animation Desk is a digital flipbook application that allows users to create cartoons and animations. It provides tools for drawing, editing, and managing frames, enabling users to bring their ideas to life.

What are the key features of Animation Desk?

Key features include frame-by-frame animation creation, the ability to import videos and photos, various drawing brushes and editing tools, frame and layer management with onion skinning, and export options for video, GIF, and PDF.

Is Animation Desk free to use?

Animation Desk is free to download and use, offering basic features. However, it also provides subscription plans for access to more advanced features and additional cloud storage.

What devices is Animation Desk compatible with?

The application is available on iOS and Android devices, as indicated by its presence on iTunes and general mobile app distribution. Specific version compatibility would depend on the device's operating system.

How can I share my animations?

You can easily share your created animations by exporting them as video, GIF, or PDF files. These exports can then be shared directly to platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.