E-mote
E-mote is an animation tool with a hybrid workflow and mesh deformation, available on web and Windows.
What E-mote is
E-mote is an animation tool with a hybrid workflow and mesh deformation, available on web and Windows. Its free Movie Maker option, えもふり (E-mote Free Movie Maker), costs nothing. That plan accepts PSD imports up to 2048 × 2048 px and outputs video at dimensions up to 1024 × 1024 px. The listed supported platforms include Windows and WebGL. Other options are aimed at different uses: E-mote SDK Commercial includes one editor and one SDK platform, while E-mote Indies has the same stated allocation and is for businesses with annual revenue below ¥10 million. E-mote MovieMaker includes one editor, and E-mote Academic is for students and faculty. The free plan’s defined import and output dimensions give prospective users concrete limits to consider, while the other plan descriptions specify editor and SDK allocations or eligibility.
Good
- Hybrid animation workflow with mesh deformation.
- Free Movie Maker plan costs nothing.
- PSD imports up to 2048 × 2048 px.
- Video output up to 1024 × 1024 px.
- Windows and WebGL are listed as supported platforms.
Watch out
- Free plan video output is limited to 1024 × 1024 px.
- Free plan PSD imports are limited to 2048 × 2048 px.
Who it suits
E-mote may suit people looking for a hybrid animation workflow with mesh deformation. The free Movie Maker plan is for users whose PSD imports and video output fit its stated dimensions; the Academic option is for students and faculty.
Verdict
E-mote offers a free Movie Maker plan with clearly stated PSD import and video output dimensions, alongside options for SDK, indie, movie-making, and academic use. Check the free plan’s size limits and the terms of the other plans before choosing.
Plans and prices
From E-mote's own pricing page, checked 24 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| えもふり (E-mote Free Movie Maker) | Free | PSD import dimensions up to 2048 × 2048 px · Video output dimensions up to 1024 × 1024 px |
| E-mote SDK Commercial | Priced on request | One editor · One SDK platform |
| E-mote Indies | Priced on request | One editor · One SDK platform · For businesses with annual revenue below ¥10 million |
| E-mote MovieMaker | Priced on request | One editor |
| E-mote Academic | Priced on request | Students and faculty only |
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