PD Howler
The facts below are what the maker publishes about PD Howler, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From PD Howler's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Howler 2027 upgrade | $17, paid once | Sale price; regular price $37.00 |
| Howler 2027 full version | $19.99, paid once | Sale price for the next 10 orders |
The facts
Each one read from PD Howler's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 2025 release limitation
- The maker's Howler 2025 page says that release is available only as an upgrade and requires Howler 2024 installed first.checked 11 Oct 2026
- 2027 pricing
- The maker's purchase page lists a $17.00 Howler 2027 upgrade and a $19.99 full version sale for the next 10 orders.checked 11 Oct 2026
- 3D
- The software includes terrain generation, global illumination, ray tracing, and loading Wavefront OBJ files.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Animation and video
- Features include frame-by-frame animation, video frame editing, rotoscoping, chromakeying, compositing, and motion prediction.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The feature list mentions LUA filters, third-party plugins, and a programming API for making add-ons.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Filters
- The feature page lists more than 100 filters, including filters for still images and animations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says PD Howler is created for hobbyists and professionals alike.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Other operating systems
- The maker says Mac or Linux use may be possible through virtual machines or Wine, but describes those options as uncertain or not smooth sailing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Painting
- The feature list includes natural media, customizable brushes, particle and foliage brushes, and pigment lifting.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- PD Howler is digital painting software with tools for video, animation, 3D, and visual effects.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security guidance
- The downloads page advises users to scan downloaded installers for malware before opening them.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides user guides, support documents, and additional help for Howler, with guides also available in Spanish and French.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The program is 32-bit and the maker recommends a 64-bit Windows version, DirectX 11 for GPU support, and a processor with SSE2 support.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The maker offers free demo/trial versions of PD Howler.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows support
- Project Dogwaffle is described as a Windows application, and the maker recommends Windows 11 or 10 while also listing Windows 7 and 8.1 as working platforms.checked 11 Oct 2026
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