Anima v2.0.0 Alpha 3

What’s New in Anima v2.0.0

The "Performance" Update

I realized that the builds would be heavy on my PC even though it's just simple. So I deleted almost everything and rebuilt Anima from scratch using C++ and Qt. It was a lot of work, but this new Anima version is now faster, smaller, and way more powerful.

The "Better" Stuff

Insane Performance: It doesn't matter if you're on a high-end gaming PC or a "potato" laptop from 2015. It should run smoothly now.

Tiny File Size: The app is now way under 100MB. More room for your animations, less room taken by the software. (shocking 😲)

Actually Lightweight: No more fans spinning like a jet engine just because you opened the app, let your PC breathe a little.

New Features

The "Save Anything" System: You can now save in the new .anx format, but don't worry—you can still open your old .anima files from v1

Pro Shortcuts: I’ve added proper hotkeys (B for Brush, E for Eraser, etc.) so you can animate more comfortably.

Native Feel (might be for the nerds lol): Because it’s built in C++, it feels like a real desktop app, not just a website in a window.

What’s Gone?

The old v1 files: You can find them somewhere in this repo I guess..?

A Note from the Creator (Me :D)
I'm using this version to learn how to code in C++. It might have some bugs (it's a massive change!), so if it crashes, just let me know in the Issues tab.

Next up: Linux support and hopefully a mobile port!

Anima v2.0.0 Alpha 4

What’s New in Anima v2.0.0

The "Performance" Update

I realized that the builds would be heavy on my PC even though it's just simple. So I deleted almost everything and rebuilt Anima from scratch using C++ and Qt. It was a lot of work, but this new Anima version is now faster, smaller, and way more powerful.

Also this is the LAST version of Anima made in Electron, Anima is now moving on to Qt for better design, size, and performance.

Improvements

• Improved Code: I don't think it's calleed refactoring but i did cahnge the code to be better ig

Tiny File Size: The app is now way under 100MB. More room for your animations, less room taken by the software. (shocking 😲)

Actually Lightweight: No more fans spinning like a jet engine just because you opened the app, let your PC breathe a little.

New Features

The "Save Anything" System: You can now save in the new .anx format, but don't worry—you can still open your old .anima files from v1

Pro Shortcuts: I’ve added proper hotkeys (B for Brush, E for Eraser, etc.) so you can animate more comfortably.

Native Feel (might be for the nerds lol): It's because it’s built in C++, it feels like a real desktop app, not just a website in a window.

New Main Menu: Something that the v1 doesn't have :/

What’s Gone?

The old v1 files: You can find them somewhere in this repo I guess..?

A Note from the Creator (Me :D)
I'm using this version to learn how to code in C++. It might have some bugs (it's a massive change!), so if it crashes, just let me know in the Issues tab.

Also alpha 4 might be one of the last alphas for Anima v2 because of the current progress now, but I might be wrong 🤷

Next up: Linux support and hopefully a mobile port!

v2.0.0 Alpha-2

What’s New in Anima v2.0.0

The "Performance" Update

I realized that the builds would be heavy on my PC even though it's just simple. So I deleted almost everything and rebuilt Anima from scratch using C++ and Qt. It was a lot of work, but this new Anima version is now faster, smaller, and way more powerful.

The "Better" Stuff

Insane Performance: It doesn't matter if you're on a high-end gaming PC or a "potato" laptop from 2015. It should run smoothly now.

Tiny File Size: The app is now way under 100MB. More room for your animations, less room taken by the software. (shocking 😲)

Actually Lightweight: No more fans spinning like a jet engine just because you opened the app, let your PC breathe a little.

New Features

The "Save Anything" System: You can now save in the new .anx format, but don't worry—you can still open your old .anima files from v1

Pro Shortcuts: I’ve added proper hotkeys (B for Brush, E for Eraser, etc.) so you can animate more comfortably.

Native Feel (might be for the nerds lol): Because it’s built in C++, it feels like a real desktop app, not just a website in a window.

What’s Gone?

The old v1 files: You can find them somewhere in this repo I guess..?

A Note from the Creator (Me :D)
I'm using this version to learn how to code in C++. It might have some bugs (it's a massive change!), so if it crashes, just let me know in the Issues tab.

Next up: Linux support and hopefully a mobile port!

v2.0.0 Alpha

What's New in v2.0.0

Leaving ElectronJS for Qt :/

Improvements

• Upgraded to C++ and Qt: Improvement description.

Added

• Added C++ Code: Added C++/Qt code and files for v2.

Removed

• V1 and ElcectronJS stuff: Removed "some" stuff

Release v1.2.0

What's New in v1.2.0

Huge changes and improving (this is where i'm gonna lock in from now on)

Also this is the LAST version of Anima made in Electron, Anima is now moving on to Qt for better design, size, and performance.

Improvements

• Improved Code: I don't think it's called refactoring but i did change the code to be better ig

Added

• Added GIF Export: You can now export in GIF like in the README Demos
• Added Resolution Choices: You can now draw and export in a different resolution now for different platforms and formats

Changed

• Changed desktop-renderer.js to renderer.js

⚠️ Compatibility Note

• OS: Tested on Windows 10 & 11.
• ARM64: This build is experimental and unverified. Please report any bugs in issues!
• Linux: Testing.

Pre-release v1.2.0-beta3

What's New in v1.2.0

Huge changes and improving (this is where i'm gonna lock in from now on)

Improvements

• Improved Code: I don't think it's calleed refactoring but i did cahnge the code to be better ig

Added

• Added GIF Export: You can now export in GIF like in the README Demos
• Added Resolution Choices: You can now draw and export in a different resolution now for different platforms and formats

Changed

• Changed desktop-renderer.js to renderer.js

⚠️ Compatibility Note

• OS: Tested on Windows 10 & 11.
• ARM64: This build is experimental and unverified. Please report any bugs in issues!
• Linux: Testing.

Pre-release v1.2.0-beta2

What's New in v1.2.0

Huge changes and improving (this is where i'm gonna lock in from now on)

Improvements

• Improved Code: I don't think it's calleed refactoring but i did cahnge the code to be better ig

Added

• Added GIF Export: You can now export in GIF like in the README Demos
• Added Resolution Choices: You can now draw and export in a different resolution now for different platforms and formats

Changed

• Changed desktop-renderer.js to renderer.js

⚠️ Compatibility Note

• OS: Tested on Windows 10 & 11.
• ARM64: This build is experimental and unverified. Please report any bugs in issues!
• Linux: Testing.

Anima v1.2.0 Beta

What's New in v1.2.0

Huge changes and improving (this is where i'm gonna lock in from now on)

Improvements

• Improved Code: I don't think it's calleed refactoring but i did cahnge the code to be better ig

Added

• Added GIF Export: You can now export in GIF like in the README Demos
• Added Resolution Choices: You can now draw and export in a different resolution now for different platforms and formats

Changed

• Changed desktop-renderer.js to renderer.js

⚠️ Compatibility Note

• OS: Tested on Windows 10 & 11.
• ARM64: This build is experimental and unverified. Please report any bugs in issues!
• Linux: Testing.

Anima v1.1.0

What's New in v1.1.0

Added Tablet support for the people who draw with desktop tablets

Added

• Pen & touch support: You can now draw with your finger or with your stylus.
• Undo & Redo Buttons: For quick undoing and redoing.

⚠️ Compatibility Note

• OS: Tested on Windows 10 & 11.
• ARM64: This build is experimental and unverified. Please report any bugs!
• Linux: Coming soon.

Files Included

• Anima.Setup.1.0.0.exe (Installer)
• Anima.v1.1.0_AMD64.exe (AMD Portable .exe)
• Anima.v1.1.0_ARM64.exe (ARM Portable.exe)

Anima v1.0.0

What's New in v1.0.0

Finally out of beta! This is the first official stable release of Anima.

Improvements

• Optimized Brush: Fixed cursor lag and improved stroke smoothness.
• Native ARM64 Support: Now available for the latest Windows ARM laptops (Experimental).
• Installer & Portable: Choice between a full NSIS installer or a single-file portable version.
• Project Handling: Better .anima file associations.

⚠️ Compatibility Note

• OS: Tested on Windows 10 & 11.
• ARM64: This build is experimental and unverified. Please report any bugs!
• Linux: Coming soon.

Files Included

• Anima.Setup.1.0.0.exe (Installer)
• Anima_Portable_AMDx86-64.exe (AMD Portable .exe)
• Anima_Portable_ARM64.exe (ARM Portable.exe)