Cartoon Animator is built to make 2D animation approachable. You can bring in artwork, a photo, or one of the included characters, add a bone rig, and animate the character. Face tracking from a webcam drives expressions, motion templates provide walks and gestures, and audio can generate lip movement automatically.
The software includes tools for composing scenes, with backgrounds, props, and cameras, and it can export videos, image sequences, and assets for editors. It also links to Reallusion’s other products. Users can bring in layered files from Photoshop and Clip Studio, which helps artists who draw their own characters.
Cartoon Animator is paid, sold by license with optional content packs. It is aimed at creators who want fast results more than the fine control of Toon Boom Harmony or Adobe Animate. Alternatives include Adobe Character Animator, Moho, Vyond, Animaker, and Blender. Cartoon Animator suits YouTubers, educators, and small teams making character videos.