Natron

Visual Effects without limits.

The FOSS Compositing Software

A freedom-respecting alternative to Nuke and After Effects

No Limitations

No trialware, bloatware, spyware, malware, etc. Use Natron for everything from personal projects to commercial work.

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Composite with ease

Artists around the world use Natron everyday to create stunning results with quickest.

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Powerful Node-Based Workflow

Natron's node-based compositing workflow ensures that you have maximum control over your projects.

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Feature-Rich and Powerful

All the tools you need for making professional-looking VFX and motion graphics

OpenFX Plugin Support

Thousands of plugins are supported by Natron with its OpenFX standard, including Red Giant, BorisFX and Keylight.

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GPU acceleration

Natron supports GPU rendering and network rendering for faster production.

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Native OCIO Color Management

Natron supports linear workflows and uses 32-bit float for the entire node pipeline.

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Robust Tracking Tools

Natron's powerful 2D and planar tracker can handle your tracking needs.

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Rotoscoping and Masking

Natron has multi-layered rotoscoping capabilities, and a variety of different mask types.

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Overlays and Effects

Natron comes pre-shipped with everything from glows, shadows and blurs to powerful color grading tools

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Why Natron?

A community effort

Natron is made and maintained by an awesome community. You can be part of Natron's development, or ask for a new feature to implemented Natron.

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Freedom-respecting

Unlike software giants like Adobe and Autodesk, we don't spy on our users or force them to use our software. We follow the GNU GPL license very seriously and will never take away users' freedoms.

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No paywalls, guaranteed

Natron will be offered without cost forever. Donations are welcome, but we'll never force you to pay.

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Not sure about switching from your current software?

Find a comparison between Natron, Nuke and After Effects here.