Glaxnimate is an open-source vector animation and motion design desktop application.
Features:
- Tweening
- Precompositions
- Time Stretching
- Motion Along Path
- Shape Modifiers
- Text Support
- Animated Gradients
- Raster to Vector
- Scripting Support
Supported file formats:
- Lottie
- Animated SVG
- Animated WebP
- Animated Vector Drawables
- RIVE
- Video Export
- Spritesheet Export
Publisher’s description
What is Glaxnimate?
Glaxnimate by KDE e.V. is open-source Windows software in the drawing & design category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 109.6 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.0, released on March 1, 2026. The version history goes back to February 14, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.9 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Glaxnimate is an open-source drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Glaxnimate safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BDA36C6FFABB252B3A8C8101A186829BA0655469E10587854C1A8CA9F1AA15D0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0Latest | March 1, 2026 | 109.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.80 | February 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Glaxnimate -eglaxnimate-release_0.6-3204-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.6.0
- Released
- March 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- Website
- glaxnimate.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Glaxnimate
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Glaxnimate
See all ›-
Open source999.8K ↓ -
Inkscape1.4.4A professional vector graphics software which runs on Linux, macOS and Windows desktop computers.Open source2.8M ↓ -
LibreCAD2.2.1.6LibreCAD is a cross-platform 2D CAD program written in C++11 using the Qt framework. It can read DXF and DWG files and can write DXF, PDF and SVG files. The user interface is highly customizable, and has dozens of translations.Open source45.1K ↓ -
Synfig Studio1.5.3A free and open-source 2D animation software, designed as powerful industrial-strength solution for creating film-quality animation using a vector and bitmap artwork.Open source18.3K ↓ -
Proprietary248K ↓ -
Other licence2.7M ↓ -
MyPaint2.0.1.g478280f2-1MyPaint is a simple drawing and painting program that works well with Wacom-style graphics tablets.Open source6.2K ↓ -
VectorCraft0.17.0Vector illustration; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Illustrator, rebuilt in pure RustOpen source243 ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Glaxnimate free?
Yes. Glaxnimate is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Glaxnimate safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.org, 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 Glaxnimate 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 Glaxnimate be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Glaxnimate 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 Glaxnimate?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 14, 2025.
Can I use Glaxnimate without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Glaxnimate?
draw.io, Inkscape, LibreCAD, Synfig Studio and Figma. The alternatives page compares them.
