Pencil2D alternatives
A cross-platform, open-source tool for creating traditional hand-drawn 2D animations using both bitmap and vector graphics

An image manipulation software, offering photo editing, retouching, and original artwork creation
A vector graphics editor that can be used to create or edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, line arts, charts, logos and complex paintings

Digital painting and illustration software, offering a wide range of brushes, customizable settings, and support for animation

A free digital painting and comic creation software with cloud storage, multiple brushes, layers, and collaboration features
A vector-based design and animation tool for creating scalable graphics, motion content, and illustrations across multiple platforms

A digital drawing application that enables users to create illustrations, manga, and animations with extensive brush and layer tools

Tool for production of 2D and stop motion animation with timeline editing, drawing frame control, and lip sync integration

Image and photo editing software for Windows featuring layers, plugin support, tabbed interface, and various drawing and adjustment tools
A platform for creating, editing, collaborating on, and implementing lightweight, scalable animations across websites, apps, and other digital platforms

Open-source 2D animation tool for creating vector and raster animations, supporting audio and video files, with flexibility and expandability in mind
A tool for creating and texturing 3D models using procedural masks, painted layers, and a vast library of assets

A procedural materials authoring tool based on the Godot Engine, defining materials as graphs where nodes create or transform textures

A free and open-source raster graphics editor for digital painting with support for multiple graphic tablets

A digital painting tool for creating 2D illustrations, comic art, and digital designs, supporting various file formats

A digital tool for creating comics, illustrations, and 2D animations, supporting bitmap and vector art, text, imported 3D models, and frame-by-frame animation
A vector graphics editor developed for creating vector illustrations, layouts, and designs, widely used in graphic design and production industries
A professional raster graphics editor, supporting RAW processing, non-destructive editing, and multiple file formats

A web-based photo and graphics editor used for image editing, making illustrations, web design, and converting between different image formats

A free and open-source 2D animation tool designed for creating high-quality animations using vector and bitmap artwork, eliminating manual frame-by-frame drawing

An open-source 2D animation creation tool developed by Digital Video S.p.A. and customized by Studio Ghibli for traditional and digital animation

An AI-powered platform offering online photo editing, graphic design tools, and image generation, available on web, desktop, and mobile
A vector graphics editor offering vector pen and shape-drawing tools, custom brushes, and non-destructive editing

A vector graphics editor used for creating logos, icons, typography, and complex illustrations for print, web, and mobile applications