Krita Animation

Krita is well-known for digital painting, but it also includes a 2D animation feature for frame-by-frame workflows on macOS. Artists can set up layers, onion-skin frames, and manage timelines. Krita supports brush customization, layer effects, and can export animations as image sequences or video. Its advanced painting tools allow combining illustration with motion. Because it’s open-source, Krita suits artists wanting robust painting plus basic 2D animation in a free Mac-friendly package without monthly licensing fees.