Canvas Software - Animate

Canvas Software - Animate

2D, hand drawn animation

81 ratings
68 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 21 Nov 2025)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 23, 2018
  • February 10, 2023
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Create professional 2D animations with a powerful drawing engine and timeline. Organize your work with layers and scenes, and reuse elements with a symbol library. Import audio and export to various formats for cross-platform compatibility.

Canvas7 drawing engine
Layer and scene organization
Global symbol library
Audio track import
Export to .mov, .mp4, image sequence
Cross-platform project compatibility (.animatedoc)
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What's New in Canvas Software

3.0

February 10, 2023

- Added the ability to move keyframes back and forth throughout a frame collection - Onion skin now appears directly beneath each layer rather than being shown behind everything - Fixed issue where exported animation had reversed colors - Fixed issue where hidden layers in scenes that are not currently selected would still show during export - Fixed issue where scrolling through the timeline sometimes separated the frames from their layers - Ellipse select - Add and remove selections - Improved smudge tool - Adjustment Layers - Mask Layers - New image filters - Rotation handle when transforming - Skew transform - Shape and Image layers - Clipping masks and alpha lock - Perspective Grids - Quick Menu

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User reviews

It's fine.

I would use it more if there weren't any bugs :c Pls fix the crashes I want to actually animate my object show!!!
Thanks :3
- a local weirdo

It's fine.

I would use it more if there weren't any bugs :c
Pls fix the crashes I want to actually animate my object show!!!

one. more. thing.

I LOVE THIS. its just when i play my animation its super laggy, and also i would love for an option to add audio BUT MOST IMPORTANT, AN OPTION TO DUPLICATE FRAMES. thats actually all i need bro, just pls

Horrible User Interface

The interface is pretty unusable on a MacBook, here is what I experienced:

1) Any action I do the EDIT->UNDO is always greyed out.
2) There are 2 Undo/Redo buttons that do something sometimes and works temperamentally.
3) I click on “A” to add text, click on the screen it adds “TEXT” but then click on the text to edit it, it would create another “TEXT”,…
4) Undo does not remove it, and using the SELECT tool opens up another menu of Apply/Cancel/Copy, nothing seems to be helping to change the text.
5) I click “+” in the keyframe editor thinking it would create a Key, annoyingly the whole text disappears, and another 5 layers are created.
6) Clicking DELETE on the layers does not restore my original,
7) Clicking the “+” on the left to add a layer, I select “Drawing Layer”, add text, is no longer editable, by far clicking the arrow icon would create some lines to “select” but that’s about it.

I have no idea how the business agreed to release this, has anyone done any “quality control” checks for such software!?!!?
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Overall not good

Laggy choppy and keeps crashing it was good at first but honestly the only thing going for this is the features but only if the app actually lest you use it

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FAQ

What kind of animations can I create with this app?

This app allows you to create professional quality 2D animations. It utilizes a custom-built drawing engine for rendering and offers tools for drawing, making selections, and importing images.

How can I organize my animation projects?

You can break up your animation into layers and scenes for better organization. The app also features a symbol library to keep a global collection of commonly used drawings, which is useful for elements like lip syncing or character designs.

What are the export options for my animations?

Your Animate projects can be exported to .mov, .mp4, and image sequence formats. This ensures flexibility for sharing and using your animations across different platforms and projects.

Can I use my projects on both iPad and Mac?

Yes, all Animate projects are saved using the .animatedoc file format. This format allows you to open projects seamlessly on both iPad and Mac by simply choosing the 'Import from File' option when creating a new project.

Does the app support audio integration?

Yes, the app includes an audio library and timeline feature. You can import audio tracks and place them at different times throughout your animation, allowing for synchronized sound and visuals.