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Autograph
Autograph · Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
What it is
Autograph is a free application for Windows and macOS that brings motion graphics, visual effects, compositing, and 2D and 3D projects together. Its motion-design tools include a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and animation for SVG and PSD files. A relative definition system lets one composition render in multiple formats. Compositing support includes GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes, with ACES and OCIO color workflows. Rotoscoping tools and 2D and planar tracking are included. The 3D environment uses Pixar OpenUSD and Filament for real-time physically based rendering. Universe and Red Giant OFX tools require a license, while third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy are supported. Maxon offers Cineversity training and a support center. Some features from earlier versions are temporarily unavailable during development.
For and against
For
- Free for individuals and commercial teams
- Supports motion graphics and compositing
- Includes rotoscoping and planar tracking
- Supports OpenUSD 3D environment
- No output limits or time restrictions stated
Against
- Some previous-version features are temporarily unavailable
- Universe and Red Giant tools require a license
- Software registration is required
The verdict
Autograph combines broad motion, compositing, tracking, and 3D tools in one free application. Check the current feature availability if you rely on capabilities from earlier versions.
Who it suits
Autograph suits individuals and commercial teams creating motion graphics, compositing, or 2D and 3D work on Windows or macOS.
Plans and prices
Autograph
Free for individuals and commercial teams · no output limits or time restrictions stated
Read 12 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
On the record
- 3D environment
- Its 3D environment is based on Pixar OpenUSD and uses Filament for real-time physically based rendering.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Color workflows
- The product page says Autograph supports ACES and OCIO workflows.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- Maxon says Autograph is free for commercial use by teams and individuals, with no output limitations or time restrictions.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Compositing
- Autograph supports GPU-optimized effects, OpenFX plugins, Shadertoy, multi-channel EXR, Photoshop layers, and ProRes.maxon.net · read 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.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Motion design
- It includes a shape engine, motion paths, animated text, and tools for animating SVG and PSD files.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Maxon says certain features from previous Autograph versions are temporarily unavailable while the product is adjusted and developed.maxon.net · read 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.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Responsive compositions
- Its relative definition system lets users render one composition in multiple formats.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Maxon provides a support center with a knowledge base, user guides, and support requests.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Tracking and rotoscoping
- Autograph includes rotoscoping tools and 2D and planar tracking.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- Training
- Maxon says Autograph users can access Cineversity training.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Autograph combines motion graphics, VFX/compositing, and 2D/3D projects in one application.maxon.net · read 12 Oct 2026
