The Creative Vault

16 curated resources

Animation tools for 2D, character and motion workflows

Explore 2D animation, rigging, motion graphics, character animation and interactive animation resources. This category is built for animators, illustrators, motion designers and creators looking for software, services and learning tools.

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Adobe Animate

Subscription

2D animation software for cartoons, web animation, HTML5 canvas, and interactive media.

Real-time character animation software using webcam, audio, and performance capture.

Autodesk Maya

Subscription

Professional 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software.

Free open-source 2D animation software.

Free open-source hand-drawn animation software.

Adobe Animate

Subscription

2D animation software for cartoons, web animation, and interactive content.

Free open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, rendering, VFX, and more.

Cascadeur

Freemium

Physics-assisted 3D animation software.

Cavalry

Freemium

Procedural 2D motion design software.

Stop-motion animation software used in professional productions.

Moho

Paid

2D rigging and animation software.

Rive

Freemium

Realtime interactive animation tool for apps and websites.

Spine

Paid

2D skeletal animation software for games.

About this collection

Browse 16 curated animation resources in The Creative Vault. 2D animation, rigging, motion graphics, character animation, and interactive animation tools.

The Creative Vault is a hand-curated directory built to help creative people find useful tools without digging through repetitive search results. Resource details can change, so always check the provider’s website for current pricing, licensing and availability.