AnimaShooter
AnimaShooter is stop-motion animation software for USB webcams and supported DSLR cameras, with Windows and Linux options.
What AnimaShooter is
AnimaShooter is stop-motion animation software for USB webcams and supported DSLR cameras, with Windows and Linux options. Its editing tools include timeline frame management, onionskin, rotoscope, RAM preview, paths, and image filters. With a supported Canon DSLR, Capture uses Live View to assist with video composition and records a full-resolution still when you press the capture button. Canon DSLRs can connect through PC remote control and Live View; other camera brands connect through a video capture device. Pioneer and Junior support USB webcams, with listed resolution support up to WQUXGA (3840×2400). Export formats include AVI, MKV, OGV, WebM, animated WebP, and image sequences. The free Junior plan supports USB webcams on Windows or Linux but has limited features. The maker also lists free functions such as project loading and saving, webcam or HDMI-device capture, sequence editing and export, filters, chromakey preview, and video import. A 21-day trial has no functional, watermark, or frame-count limits. Capture is unavailable on Linux. Linux downloads include AppImage and deb packages; the maker says AppImage runs without installation or root rights.
Good
- Includes timeline editing and onionskin.
- Exports video, animated WebP, and image sequences.
- Junior has free features for webcam users.
- 21-day trial has no functional or frame-count limit.
Watch out
- Capture is unavailable on Linux.
- Junior has a limited feature set.
- HDMI-connected cameras lack listed exposure and focus controls.
- Camera compatibility should be checked before purchase.
Who it suits
AnimaShooter suits animators making stop-motion with USB webcams or supported DSLR cameras. It may also fit Linux users, provided they do not need the Capture edition.
Verdict
AnimaShooter offers capture and editing tools for stop-motion, with a limited free plan and a trial period. Check camera compatibility and the Linux limitation on Capture before choosing an edition.
Plans and prices
From AnimaShooter's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| AnimaShooter Junior | Free | USB webcam · Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 or Linux · limited feature set |
| AnimaShooter Capture | — | 1 device · 1 year · Windows · Linux listed for license; Capture unavailable for Linux · 21-day trial |
| AnimaShooter Pioneer | — | 1 device · 1 year · Windows · Linux · 21-day trial |
The facts
Each one read from AnimaShooter's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Business age
- The maker says its software has been on the Russian and international software market since 2007.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Camera support
- Capture supports Canon DSLRs with PC remote control and Live View, and other camera brands connected through a video capture device.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Capture
- Capture uses a Canon DSLR's Live View for video assistance and captures a full-resolution still when the user presses the capture button.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The maker advises testing camera compatibility before purchase, and says HDMI-connected cameras do not provide control over ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, or focus.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Features include timeline frame management, onionskin, rotoscope, RAM preview, paths, and image filters.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Export
- The site lists AVI, MKV, OGV, WebM, WebP animation, and image-sequence export.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AnimaShooter is software for creating stop-motion animation with webcams and supported DSLR cameras.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The site says refunds may be requested within 30 days of purchase, subject to conditions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The product page links to a VirusTotal report labeled “100% Clean Report.”checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by contact form or email at [email protected], and the site says it usually replies within 24–48 hours.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Webcams
- Pioneer and Junior work with USB webcams, with supported resolution listed up to WQUXGA (3840×2400).checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Free features
- The maker says free forever features include project loading and saving, webcam or HDMI-device capture, sequence editing and export, filters, chromakey preview, and video import.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The 21-day trial is described as having no functional limits, watermarks, or frame-count limit.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux packaging
- Linux downloads include AppImage and deb packages, and the maker says the AppImage runs without installation or root rights.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- The site lists Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 and Linux for Pioneer; Capture is not available for Linux due to technical limitations.checked 4 Oct 2026
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