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# OpenToonz
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[日本語](./doc/README_ja.md)
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## What is OpenToonz?
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OpenToonz is a 2D animation software published by 
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[DWANGO](http://dwango.co.jp/english/). It is based on **Toonz Studio
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Ghibli Version**, originally developed in Italy by
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[Digital Video, Inc.](http://www.toonz.com/), and customized by
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[Studio Ghibli](http://www.ghibli.jp/) over many years of production.
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## Program Requirements
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Please refer to the OpenToonz site at <https: e="" index.html="" opentoonz.github.io="">.</https:>
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## Installation
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Please download and install OpenToonz from the latest installer at <https: e="" index.html="" opentoonz.github.io="">.</https:>
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Older versions and unstable nightly build are also available at <https: github.com="" opentoonz="" releases="">.</https:>
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## How to Build Locally
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- [Windows](./doc/how_to_build_win.md)
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- [OS X](./doc/how_to_build_macosx.md)
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## Community
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- To share tips or to troubleshoot, join the [Google OpenToonz Users forum](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opentoonz_en)
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- If you found a bug with the software after troubleshooting, or are a developer, search the [Github issues](https://github.com/opentoonz/opentoonz/issues) and post there.
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## Licensing
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- Files outside of the `thirdparty` directory are based on the Modified BSD License.
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  - [modified BSD license](./LICENSE.txt).
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  - Based on this license, this software may be used or changed freely for business or personal use.
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- For files in the `thirdparty` directory:
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  - Please consult with the licenses in the appropriate READMEs or source codes.
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### Special Thanks
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This Open Source Program is developed from Toonz, a software originally created by Digital Video, S.p.A., Rome Italy