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Free Computer Animation Programs Want to try before you buy, or looking for something simple but functional with no strings attached? Here's a list of various animation software packages available for download, and reviews of several applications. Some are entirely free, some are shareware, some are free with limited functions (with more available after paying), and some are free trials that either expire after time or come with certain critical options disabled. 2D Animation Software Software: Adobe AfterEffects Publisher: Adobe License: Free Trial Comments: Motion graphics and visual effects for film and media. Software: Animator-9 3.6 Publisher: Key Technology License: Free Comments: Make animated GIFs from your digital camera. Software: Animator-DV (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: AnimatorHD License: Free Trial Comments: Stop-motion animation on your computer. Software: Anime Studio Pro 5 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: MySmithMicro License: Free Trial Comments: Studio-style animation program. Software: AniS 1.0 Publisher: Tom Whittaker License: Free Comments: Simple image manipulation for the web. Software: Beneton Movie GIF (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Beneton Software License: Free Comments: Basic GIF animation software. Software: Cylekx 2.9 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Cylekx License: Free Comments: Graphics and animation program. Software: DigiCel Flipbook 6 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: DigiCel, Inc. License: Free Trial Comments: Industry standard studio animation program. Software: Flash Effect Site Builder (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Go2Share.net (Warning: website not safe for work) License: Free Trial Comments: More of a website builder, but still uses Flash animation. Software: Flash Media Show (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: SourceTec Software License: Free (Standard Edition) Comments: Flash slideshow builder and exporter. Software: FotoMorph (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Digital Photo Software License: Free Comments: Image morphing and animation software. Software: GifSplitter 2 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: XoYo Software License: Free Comments: Simple GIF animation and splitting program. Software: Jumpwel Publisher: Phildes License: Free Comments: Basic object manipulator for use in HTML; uses Java applets. Software: KoolMoves 7.0 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: KoolMoves License: Free Trial Comments: Alternative Flash animation program. Software: Adobe Flash Publisher: Adobe License: Free Trial Comments: The leading name in 2D vector animation. Software: Macromedia Director Publisher: Macromedia License: Free Trial Comments: Create interactive ShockWave content. Software: Sqirlz Lite 1.1d Publisher: xiberpix License: Free Comments: Animated image distorter that exports in AVI format. Software: Sqirlz Morph 2.1 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: xiberpix License: Free Comments: Animated image morpher and blender. Capable of outputting in Flash format. Software: The TAB Manga (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: The TAB License: Free Trial Comments: Children's animation program. Software: Toon Boom Animate (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Toon Boom License: Free Trial Comments: Industry-leading professional studio animation program. Software: Ulead GIF Animator 5 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Corel License: Free Trial Comments: Full-featured GIF animation software. 3D Animation Software Software: 3D Studio Max 7.0 Publisher: Discreet License: Free Trial Comments: Version 7.0 of the award-winning 3D modeling and animation software package. Also comes with trials of Character Studio and Mental Ray. Software: Cyberdelia (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!) Publisher: Askoh.com License: Free Comments: 3D Animation with support for exporting into Macromedia Shockwave. Software: FreeCAD 8.0 Publisher: Askoh.com License: Free Comments: Bit of a beginner's 3D CAD and simulation program. Software: Gmax Publisher: Discreet License: Free Comments: Oh, man. It's every gamer's dream: a free 3D program that lets you make your own modifications, customizations, and models for Gmax-ready video games. Based on 3D Studio Max. Software: Maya 6.5 Publisher: Alias WaveFront License: Free Trial Comments: The latest version of an industry leader in 3D modeling and animation. Software: Serif 3D Plus Publisher: Serif License: Free Comments: Allows animated shapes and landscapes. Software: Special Effects 3.2 Publisher: Mathematically Beautiful ScreenSavers License: Free Comments: Very limited range of pre-set animations controlled by user preferences. Software: Touch Art Sampler 017 Publisher: Derivative License: Free Comments: More of a VJ/synthesizer studio than anything else, but still lets you play with animations. Looks rather fun. Software: TrueSpace 3.2 Publisher: Caligari License: Free Comments: Full 3D rendering and output. Seems completely free, though you have to register to get an unlock code on the website. Cross-compatible with many programs. Related Articles * Animation Software Review: Cyberdelia 3D Animation Software * Animation Software Review: Xara 3D 6.0 Animation Software * How to Choose an Animation Software Package * Is Flash the Only 2D Animation Software? * Know Your Rights and Restrictions. Read the EULA. 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