Glaxnimate is a free, open-source desktop application designed for creating 2D vector graphics and animations. It is particularly known for its ability to produce motion graphics, vector-based animation, and its integration with video editing software like Kdenlive and Shotcut.
Key Features: It supports tweening, precompositions, motion along paths, shape modifiers, animated gradients, and raster-to-vector conversion.
Workflow: The program features a timeline-based editor, allowing for complex animations through layers and keyframes.
File Formats: It specializes in exporting animation formats like Lottie (JSON), Animated SVG, WebP, and RIVE, making it ideal for web animations.
Compatibility: Glaxnimate is cross-platform, available on GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS. It has been part of the KDE community since version 0.6.0.
Integration: It is often used alongside video editors like Shotcut (for masking and overlays) and Kdenlive. This video explains how to use Glaxnimate in Shotcut:
As of March 2026, the software is on version 0.6.0, which was released as a stable part of the KDE project.
Do you need help with installing it, learning the interface, or integrating it with a specific video editor like Shotcut or Kdenlive? Glaxnimate