Introduction
What is PlumJsonAnimator?
PlumJsonAnimator is a free, open-source program for creating skeletal animations.
The program allows you to create animations in a graphical interface, then export or import them for editing.
Key Features
Visual Editor - Create animations intuitively
JSON Editing - Directly access and edit JSON animation file
Export - Save animations as images and videos
Multilingual - Full support for English and Russian
Themes - Switch between light and dark themes
Key features in detail
Creating skeletal animations
Skeletal animation allows you to control a character using bones, making animation more flexible and realistic.
JSON format
All animations are saved in a readable JSON format, allowing you to:
- Edit animations manually
- Integrate with other tools
- Store in version control systems
Export
| Format | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PNG/JPEG | Single Frames |
| GIF/MP4 | Finished Videos |
| JSON | Animation Data |
Quick Start
- Download the latest version
- Run
PlumJsonAnimator.exe - Create a new project
- Add a sprite and create bones
- Start animating!
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Next Steps
- Installation and Setup (getting-started.md) — getting started
- User Guide (guide.md) — detailed description of all features
- JSON Format (json-format.md) — animation file structure
- Examples (examples.md) — ready-made projects for learning