
EbSynth
EbSynth is VFX software for retouching, rotoscoping, and stylizing video.
What EbSynth is
EbSynth is VFX software for retouching, rotoscoping, and stylizing video. You provide a guiding video and keyframes, and it carries visual changes across the sequence using texture synthesis rather than generative models trained on external datasets. Uses include painting over footage, retouching or colorizing it, and adding painterly texture to animation. An optional Generate Image feature uses SDXL 1.0 to create keyframes. The free plan includes core functions, 720p export, and MP4 output. Pro costs $20 per month and adds 1080p and 4K exports, PNG output with alpha, and priority processing. Studio costs $200 per month per seat, with local processing, a Windows desktop app, and command-line access for offline pipelines. For browser projects, EbSynth recommends Chrome, especially for large, long, or high-resolution work, and a laptop’s dedicated graphics card. Videos and keyframes are temporarily uploaded for rendering and deleted after results are returned; the site says they are not shared or used for AI training. EbSynth is available on desktop devices.
Good
- Free plan includes core functions and 720p MP4 export.
- Pro supports 1080p and 4K exports.
- Studio offers local processing and command-line access.
- Keyframe propagation avoids externally trained generative models.
Watch out
- Free exports are limited to 720p and MP4.
- Studio costs $200 per month per seat.
- The site says EbSynth is only available on desktop devices.
Who it suits
EbSynth suits video artists and filmmakers who want to carry painted or other visual changes across footage. Studio may suit businesses that need local processing and an offline pipeline.
Verdict
EbSynth centers on carrying keyframe edits through video, with options ranging from free 720p exports to local Studio processing. Check the output formats, resolution, and desktop requirements against your workflow.
Plans and prices
From EbSynth's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All core functions · 720p video export · MP4 format output |
| Pro | $20 a month | 1080p and 4K exports · PNG with alpha output · Priority processing · $20/month |
| Studio | $200 a month | Run EbSynth locally · Desktop app for Windows · Footage never leaves your machines · Full data privacy, NDA-friendly · $200/month/seat |
The facts
Each one read from EbSynth's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser guidance
- EbSynth recommends Chrome, especially for large, long, or high-resolution projects, and recommends using a laptop’s dedicated graphics card.checked 7 Oct 2026
What it does
- Desktop availability
- The site says EbSynth is only available on desktop devices, and the Studio plan lists a Windows desktop app.checked 7 Oct 2026
- How it works
- Users provide a guiding video and keyframes, and EbSynth propagates visual changes across the video sequence.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Offline option
- The Studio version offers local processing and command-line access for businesses requiring an offline pipeline.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Optional image generation
- The optional Generate Image feature creates keyframes and is powered by the SDXL 1.0 model.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Output limits
- The Free plan includes 720p video export and MP4 output; Pro includes 1080p and 4K exports and PNG with alpha output.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Personal data
- The privacy policy says account email is collected, while paid-plan payment details are processed directly by Stripe and card information is not received or stored by EbSynth.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Videos and keyframes are temporarily uploaded for rendering and immediately deleted after results are sent back; the site says they are not shared or used for AI training.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Propagation method
- Keyframe propagation uses a texture-synthesis algorithm and does not use generative models trained on external datasets.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EbSynth is VFX software for retouching, rotoscoping, and stylization.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security and tracking
- The privacy policy says EbSynth uses reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, does not use analytics or marketing cookies, and uses essential cookies for authentication and operation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- The site lists [email protected] for contact and [email protected] for Studio inquiries.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The site describes painting over videos, retouching and colorizing footage, and adding painterly texture to animation.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Dover, Delaware, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Secret Weapons describes itself as a VFX research lab building tools for storytellers and says it works with filmmakers and independent artists.checked 7 Oct 2026
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