Download Multimedia Animation - Best Software & Apps

Adobe Flash Player30.0.0.113

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; Pocket PC

The Web's favorite video and animation player

16820 votes

PROS: Essential for viewing web content, Support for HD video
CONS: Occasional stability problems

Aurora 3D Animation Maker16.01.07

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

3D Graphics software for Presentations

809 votes

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PROS: Quickly and easily create 3D animations for movie introductions presentations or websites, Templates and pre-loaded effects mean you don't have to be an animator to make cool animations, easy to use
CONS: There is a free trial but the software itself is not free

Blender(32 bits) 2.66a

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Truly amazing modeling, animation and rendering

1525 votes

PROS: Incredible variety of features, Extensive online help, Non-overlapping interface
CONS: Aimed at advanced users, Sheer degree of variety is overwhelming

Adobe Animate CC (Adobe Flash Professional)2017

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

The most popular animation software

1692 votes

PROS: Full integration with Creative Cloud, Versatile format, Wide range of uses
CONS: Difficult to navigate

Autodesk 3ds Max2017

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Esteemed professional 3D design and animation app

1387 votes

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PROS: Advanced pelt mapping feature, Plenty of high-powered modelling tools, Gives you pixel-perfect control over your models
CONS: Proves very overwhelming for newcomers to 3D modelling

Autodesk Maya2017

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Powerful 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution

484 votes

PROS: Industry standard 3D animation package, Many objects and animations, Open Python scripting language, Lots of video tutorials, 64 bit support
CONS: Very lengthy installation, Slow startup, Hard for beginners

Keynote6.5

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac; Windows; iPhone

Create stunning cinematic presentations on your Mac

243 votes

PROS: Creates cinema-like presentations easily, Supports dragging and dropping of components, Allows some amazing animation effects, Lots of Apple themes, Much improved iOS integration
CONS: Less suited to business presentations than PowerPoint, Some stability issues syncing with iOS 8

Anime StudioDebut 8.2

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Bring out your inner animator!

1221 votes

PROS: Excellent tutorials and help, 2 modes - beginner and advanced, Lots of pre-made content, Bone-rigging system, Upload directly to YouTube
CONS: Ugly interface, Takes effort and time to get started

Toon Boom Studio6.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Animation software studio for professionals

451 votes

PROS: 5 different animation methods, Supports 3D backgrounds, Auto lip-syncing feature, Lots of output formats
CONS: A bit complex for beginners

CINEMA 4D17.032

License: buy Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

Powerful professional 3D video animator

1169 votes

PROS: Customisable modules depending on the type of animation you do, Very fast and powerful, Suitable for professionals, Optiomised for 64-bit Macs
CONS: Not easy for beginners to pick-up, Modules have to be purchased seperately

Synfig Studio0.63.00

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A Capable and Much Speedier 2D Animation Software Tool

119 votes

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PROS: Feature-packed , Video course available in multiple languages
CONS: Several other animation applications available , Audio editing interface isn’t robust enough

Poser10

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Create, design and render 3D animated figures

358 votes

PROS: Includes lots of sample material, Not as difficult as other similar tools, Support for several viewing angles, Renders to video, Thoroughly documented
CONS: Requires some time to learn how to use it

CrazyTalk8.03

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Facial animation and lip-sync software

793 votes

PROS: Produces lifelike facial animation, Packed with features to help you improve your designs, Easy export to a range of formats
CONS: Auto lip-syncing is pretty poor, Doesn’t handle MP3 audio, Takes a bit of practice to get it right

Anime StudioPro 8.2

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Bring your imagination to life!

353 votes

DP Animation Maker3.2.9

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Powerful, easy-to-use animation software

95 votes

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AniMaker Drag2.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

AniMaker Drag - The free animation software for beginners - Learn animating in 5 minutes!

24 votes

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Pivot Animator1.0.172

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows

Stickman Animator - Create simple animations easily

568 votes

PROS: Very simple and easy to use, Very easy to create, modify and change each individual frame
CONS: Small screen space makes it less suitable for busy scenes, Limited use compared to more general animation software

The video Editor8.12.15

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Web-based video editor with over 60 animation effects to create MP4, AVI, MOV etc.

16 votes

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Crazy Talk Animator2.14

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Complete 2D animation tool

204 votes

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PROS: Creates impressive 2D animations, Tutorials and video help, Integrates with other design packages, Powerful morphing elements
CONS: Complicated to learn, Hard to learn

Video Animation Maker6.8.6

License: free Download
Platform: Android

A free program for android

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Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Blender	(32 bits) 2.66a	1525	7.5	Windows, Mac
2	Adobe Flash Player	30.0.0.113	16820	7.1	Windows, Android, Mac, Pocket PC
3	Autodesk 3ds Max	2017	1387	6.6	Windows
4	Adobe Animate CC (Adobe Flash Professional)	2017	1692	6.4	Windows, Mac
5	Anime Studio	Debut 8.2	1221	6	Windows, Mac

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

Blender

(32 bits) 2.66a

1525

7.5

Windows, Mac

Adobe Flash Player

30.0.0.113

16820