A 2D animation software.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenToonz?
OpenToonz by DWANGO Co., Ltd. (developed by Dwango) is open-source Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It ranks 7th by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2016. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.0, released on June 19, 2026. The version history goes back to May 10, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,004 times. The source code on GitHub (opentoonz/opentoonz) has 7,849 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 6 of our languages. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “OpenToonz - An open-source full-featured 2D animation creation software”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux and macOS
- Large user base
- Mature project (since 2016)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: OpenToonz is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is OpenToonz safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BD678A03D2725522346BF5A055A7BC44DED6537957EFB0026BFD875D3AC061D0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the opentoonz/opentoonz repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on November 2, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Branch protection3
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Signed releases0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.0Latest | June 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.1 | May 10, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DWANGO.OpenToonz -echoco install opentoonz -yscoop install extras/opentoonzOpenToonzSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DWANGO Co., Ltd.
- Developer
- Dwango
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- BSD-3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/opentoonz/opentoonz
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Version
- 1.8.0
- Released
- June 19, 2026
- First release
- 2016
- Added to the catalogue
- April 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,004
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 7,849
- GitHub forks
- 894
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DWANGO.OpenToonz
- Chocolatey package
- opentoonz
- Scoop package
- extras/opentoonz
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenToonz free?
Yes. OpenToonz is open-source software under the BSD-3 licence.
Is OpenToonz safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 OpenToonz 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 OpenToonz be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenToonz 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 OpenToonz?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 10, 2023.
What are alternatives to OpenToonz?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio and NetLogo. The alternatives page compares them.
