Autograph
Autograph is an application for motion graphics, VFX and compositing, and 2D and 3D projects on Windows and macOS.
What Autograph is
Autograph is an application for motion graphics, VFX and compositing, and 2D and 3D projects on Windows and macOS. Its motion design tools include a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and animation for SVG and PSD files. A relative definition system lets users render a composition in multiple formats. Compositing features include GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes, with ACES and OCIO color workflows. It also includes rotoscoping tools and 2D and planar tracking. The 3D environment is based on Pixar OpenUSD and uses Filament for real-time physically based rendering. Autograph supports Universe and Red Giant OFX tools with a license, plus third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy. Maxon says Autograph is free for individuals and commercial teams, with no output limits or time restrictions. Some features from previous versions are temporarily unavailable while the product is adjusted and developed. Training is available through Cineversity, and Maxon provides a support center.
Good
- Combines motion graphics, VFX, compositing, and 2D/3D work.
- Supports ACES and OCIO color workflows.
- Includes rotoscoping and 2D and planar tracking.
- Free for commercial teams with no output limits or time restrictions.
- Cineversity training is available.
Watch out
- Some features from previous versions are temporarily unavailable.
- Universe and Red Giant OFX tools require a license.
- Software registration is required.
- Technical protection functions may process usage and device-related data.
Who it suits
Autograph may suit motion designers, compositors, and 2D or 3D creators who want these workflows in one application. It is available for Windows and macOS and is stated to be free for individual and commercial use.
Verdict
Autograph brings a broad set of motion design, compositing, tracking, and 3D tools together, with no output limits or time restrictions stated for its free use. Check the current feature availability if you depend on a feature from a previous version.
Plans and prices
From Autograph's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph | Free | Free for individuals and commercial teams · no output limits or time restrictions stated |
The facts
Each one read from Autograph's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D environment
- Its 3D environment is based on Pixar OpenUSD and uses Filament for real-time physically based rendering.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Color workflows
- The product page says Autograph supports ACES and OCIO workflows.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- Maxon says Autograph is free for commercial use by teams and individuals, with no output limitations or time restrictions.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Compositing
- Autograph supports GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Autograph supports Universe and Red Giant OFX tools with a license, plus third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Motion design
- It includes a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and tools for animating SVG and PSD files.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Maxon says certain features from previous Autograph versions are temporarily unavailable while the product is adjusted and developed.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy and licensing
- Maxon's privacy policy says software registration is required and technical protection functions may process email, network, hardware, usage, eligibility, transaction, and technical data.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Responsive compositions
- Its relative definition system lets users render one composition in multiple formats.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Maxon provides a support center with a knowledge base, user guides, and support requests.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Tracking and rotoscoping
- Autograph includes rotoscoping tools and 2D and planar tracking.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Training
- Maxon says Autograph users can access Cineversity training.checked 12 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Autograph combines motion graphics, VFX/compositing, and 2D/3D projects in one application.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germanychecked 4 Oct 2026
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