Dragonframe is a stop motion animation software. It has been used to make several full-length motion picture films, including Disney's Frankenweenie and Laika's Coraline, The Boxtrolls, and ParaNorman, as well as the stop motion television show Shaun the Sheep. It has also been used to shoot stop motion scenes in live action movies, including the holochess scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and numerous stop motion shorts.
Dragonframe was initially developed by brothers Jamie and Dyami Caliri while they were creating a commercial for United Airlines called "The Dragon". It was later developed into a commercial product, marketed by DZED Systems.
In 2014 Dragonframe won an Ub Iwerks award at the annual Annie Awards.
In 2026 Jamie Caliri and Dyami Caliri were each awarded an Academy Scientific and Technical Award for "the design, engineering and continuing development of the Dragonframe software suite."
What is Dragonframe?
Dragonframe is a proprietary 3d & cad program for Windows from DZED Systems LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 122.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.07.4, released on September 2, 2026. 11 versions are listed since July 9, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 2 of our languages. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Dragonframe is a 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dragonframe safe to download?
- The file is served by dragonframe.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2BAFD6F7AE92BB39344833EE0827F1A6A9E7C727E66F7C727B98112D4FCFA36E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›11 versions over 2 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.07.4Latest | September 2, 2026 | 122.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.07.3 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.07.2 | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.07.1 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.01.5 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2026.01.4 | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2025.05.4 | July 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2025.01.5 | April 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DZEDSystems.Dragonframe -eDragonframe_2026.07.4-Setup.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {98F5D1FB-7E4C-4516-BB89-8E27643A55C9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DZED Systems LLC
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2026.07.4
- Released
- September 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Website
- dragonframe.com
- winget ID
- DZEDSystems.Dragonframe
- MSI product code
- {98F5D1FB-7E4C-4516-BB89-8E27643A55C9}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dragonframe free?
Dragonframe is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Dragonframe safe to download?
The download comes from dragonframe.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dragonframe with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dragonframe be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dragonframe run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dragonframe?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 9, 2024.
What are alternatives to Dragonframe?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, OpenToonz and NetLogo. The alternatives page compares them.
