TVPaint

Bitmap-based 2D animation software that mimics traditional paper techniques

About TVPaint

TVPaint Animation is 2D animation software built on bitmap technology, offering a complete toolset for animation professionals with a drawing experience close to traditional paper techniques. The Professional edition adds a converter, storyboarding tools, bitmap puppet rigging, a 2D camera, smart colorization layers, and advanced effects over the Standard edition. It is taught in major schools and used by studios worldwide, with free technical support.

TVPaint website preview

Live preview of tvpaint.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

TVPaint: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Paid product with a commercial model behind it — support and continued development are funded by paying customers.
Covers 2d animation, bitmap, storyboarding, traditional animation — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 5 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

No free tier is listed in this directory — budget for a paid plan, and use any trial the official site offers before buying.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 544 tools in the Design & Creative category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

TVPaint pricing

Pricing model	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.
Free access	No free tier listed
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	tvpaint.com

TVPaint key facts

Category: Design & Creative
Pricing: Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.
Focus areas: 2d animation, bitmap, storyboarding, traditional animation
Official site: tvpaint.com

TVPaint FAQ

How much does TVPaint cost?

Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (tvpaint.com).

What is TVPaint used for?

Bitmap-based 2D animation software that mimics traditional paper techniques Its focus areas in the Design & Creative category: 2d animation, bitmap, storyboarding, traditional animation.

Where can I try TVPaint?

On its official site, tvpaint.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

TVPaint vs alternatives

	TVPaint	Callipeg	Toon Boom	Animation Paper
Pricing	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	2d animation, bitmap, storyboarding, traditional animation	2d animation, hand drawn, ipad, storyboarding	2d animation, storyboarding, animation production, studios	hand drawn animation, onion skinning, x sheet, 2d animation
Official site	tvpaint.com	callipeg.com	toonboom.com	animationpaper.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Design & Creative category

Design tools for interfaces, graphics, websites, and creative work. The Design & Creative category on Tools Hub currently lists 544 tools. Alongside TVPaint, it includes Clip Studio Paint, ArtRage, Webstudio, Ycode.

PaidDesign & Creative2d-animationbitmapstoryboardingtraditional-animation

Alternatives to TVPaint

Tools in the same Design & Creative category that share focus areas with TVPaint — worth comparing before you commit:

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Callipeg

2D animation software for iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux

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Toon Boom

Professional pre-production and 2D animation software used by major studios

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Animation Paper

Hand-drawn animation software with realtime drawing, flipping, and playback

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FlipaClip

Frame-by-frame 2D animation app for phones, tablets, and desktop

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Live2D

Animate original 2D drawings for games, VTubers, and animation with Cubism

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More in Design & Creative

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