EbSynth
Turn a painted keyframe into moving video: texture-synthesis propagation for stylized animation.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
Plan amounts are page observations in $ without a named currency, so no charge fact is recorded: Free $0 (core functions, 720p MP4 output); Pro $20/month (1080p/4K output, PNG alpha, priority processing); Studio $200/month/seat (local Windows desktop app, footage never leaves the machines). The Free tier states no monthly allowance, so no free fact is recorded; the FAQ states no time or functional limitations on Free alongside Pro-only features, and both are recorded as stated.
- Free allowance
Plan amounts are page observations in $ without a named currency, so no charge fact is recorded: Free $0 (core functions, 720p MP4 output); Pro $20/month (1080p/4K output, PNG alpha, priority processing); Studio $200/month/seat (local Windows desktop app, footage never leaves the machines). The Free tier states no monthly allowance, so no free fact is recorded; the FAQ states no time or functional limitations on Free alongside Pro-only features, and both are recorded as stated.
- Best suited to
Animators who want a painted style propagated across video frames, creators who need 1080p/4K or alpha output on Pro, and studios that need footage to stay local on Studio.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Animators who want a painted style propagated across video frames, creators who need 1080p/4K or alpha output on Pro, and studios that need footage to stay local on Studio.
Limits and trade-offs
Propagation is texture synthesis, not AI generation, except for the optional Generate Image AI keyframe feature; large projects are recommended on Chrome; 1080p/4K, PNG alpha, and priority processing require Pro.
Plans and free allowances
Plan amounts are page observations in $ without a named currency, so no charge fact is recorded: Free $0 (core functions, 720p MP4 output); Pro $20/month (1080p/4K output, PNG alpha, priority processing); Studio $200/month/seat (local Windows desktop app, footage never leaves the machines). The Free tier states no monthly allowance, so no free fact is recorded; the FAQ states no time or functional limitations on Free alongside Pro-only features, and both are recorded as stated.
Evidence
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at EbSynth
VFX software that transforms videos by changing one frame: paint keyframes for hand-drawn animation, retouching, rotoscoping, colorizing, or stylization, and EbSynth propagates them across the timeline with texture synthesis (not generative AI, except an optional Generate Image feature), with Free, Pro, and Studio plans.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose EbSynth
- VFX artists who want to turn a performance into hand-drawn animation by painting keyframes and letting EbSynth propagate the inbetweens.
- Retouching and colorizing work that skips manual tracking: video touch-ups, digital makeup, and colorizing, fast and effortless per the homepage.
- Privacy-sensitive studios that need footage to never leave their machines: the Studio plan runs EbSynth locally as a Windows desktop app.
When to choose something else
- Free-plan users who need 1080p or 4K exports, PNG with alpha output, or priority processing: those are Pro features, while Free covers 720p MP4 output.
- Users who need a fully offline workflow on a standard plan: standard rendering temporarily uploads video and keyframes for rendering (then deletes them); fully offline processing requires Studio.
- Users on browsers other than Chrome for large, high-resolution projects: the FAQ recommends Chrome for the best experience, especially for memory-intensive processing, and dedicated graphics on laptops.
A practical starting workflow
- Start with a single keyframe: paint over your video frame, choosing frames that show the most content and clear poses, not the middle of movements.
- Add keyframes to fix broken areas in already synthesized frames, aligning shapes in keyframes to shapes in the video frames to avoid stretchy, ripple-like artifacts.
- Let EbSynth propagate the painted style across the timeline, splitting independently moving parts (background, face, eyes) into separate video tracks where needed.
- Export in 720p MP4 on Free, or 1080p and 4K with PNG alpha output on Pro, or run fully locally on Studio with footage that never leaves your machines.
Check before committing
- Plan amounts are shown in $ without a named currency, so no charge fact is recorded; amounts in the price note are page observations.
- The FAQ's free-plan wording ('no time or functional limitations') sits alongside Pro-only features (1080p and 4K exports, PNG with alpha output, priority processing); this page records both as stated and does not merge them.
- The features, FAQ, and pricing paths return empty pages; the feature and FAQ detail here comes from the homepage text, which carries the pricing table and FAQ section.
Common questions
What is EbSynth?
EbSynth is VFX software for retouching, rotoscoping, and stylization: change your video by editing one frame, painting keyframes while EbSynth does the inbetweens.
Is EbSynth AI?
The propagation of keyframes across the timeline does not use AI: it is a texture-synthesis algorithm that only uses your video and keyframes. There is an optional AI feature, 'Generate Image', for generating keyframes.
Do you store my projects?
No, your projects stay on your computer. EbSynth temporarily uploads your video and keyframes to render your animation, then immediately deletes them once results are sent back, and never shares your files or uses them for internal purposes. For fully offline processing with no uploads, consider the Studio plan.
Can I use EbSynth for free?
Yes, EbSynth offers a Free plan to anyone who wants to try it out. The FAQ states there are no time or functional limitations and you get to experience the whole EbSynth, while also stating that advanced features like high-resolution render, PNG sequence output, or priority processing require the Pro plan.
What do the EbSynth plans cost?
Free is $0 with all core functions, 720p video export, and MP4 output. Pro is $20 per month with 1080p and 4K exports, PNG with alpha output, and priority processing. Studio is $200 per month per seat with a local desktop app for Windows, footage that never leaves your machines, and full data privacy.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Click the user menu in the top right corner and select 'Manage Subscription' to cancel; your plan stays active until the end of your current billing period.
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