Callipeg Studio, a 2D animation software for frame-by-frame and keyframe animation, is now available for Linux on Steam.
Originally developed for iPad, the app offers onion skinning, customizable brushes, unlimited layers and animation up to 4K. It costs €34.99 as a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Hint: On Arch-based distributions such as CachyOS the software crashes on launch, because it was built against Ubuntu 24.04 and Qt6 and Freetype symbols don’t match. A solution is described in the Steam discussion: either force Legacy Steam Runtime under “Compatibility” in the game’s properties, or use host libraries via launch options (user-reported workarounds, not official fixes).
Callipeg Studio is a professional 2D animation app, designed for hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation and keyframe animation. Originally developed for iPad, Callipeg Studio has been carefully adapted for desktop use while taking advantage of the platform’s strengths: precision, performance, and flexibility. Enjoy a one-time purchase with no subscription required.
Designed for both professionals and aspiring animators, Callipeg Studio offers a fully controllable timeline, advanced onion skinning, and a wide range of export formats for projects of every size, from short clips to feature-length productions.
Features:
- Organize your work with shots, scenes, and folders
- Fully customizable workspace with movable panels inside or outside the main window
- Optimized for mouse, stylus, and keyboard use
- Natural and basic brushes: pencil, charcoal, ink, and more
- Create custom brushes with adjustable smoothing, tip, and texture
- Multiple layer types: drawing, video, transformation, audio, and group layers
- Onion skinning with customizable color and opacity (up to 8 frames before/after)
- Export your work in .mp4, .hevc, .gif, .png, .tga, .psd, .peg, and more
- Import/export JSON, XDTS, and OCA for cross-platform compatibility
- Animate in up to 4K resolution, unlimited layers
- Automatic saving every 30 seconds and reliable backup/version control
Source: Steam