# OpenToonz

[日本語](./doc/README_ja.md)

## What is OpenToonz?

OpenToonz is a 2D animation software published by 
[DWANGO](http://dwango.co.jp/english/). It is based on **Toonz Studio
Ghibli Version**, originally developed in Italy by
[Digital Video, Inc.](http://www.toonz.com/), and customized by
[Studio Ghibli](http://www.ghibli.jp/) over many years of production.

## Program Requirements

Please refer to the OpenToonz site at <https://opentoonz.github.io/e/index.html>.

## Installation

Please download and install OpenToonz from the latest installer at <https://opentoonz.github.io/e/index.html>.

Older versions and unstable nightly build are also available at <https://github.com/opentoonz/opentoonz/releases>.

## How to Build Locally

- [Windows](./doc/how_to_build_win.md)
- [OS X](./doc/how_to_build_macosx.md)

## Community

- To share tips or to troubleshoot, join the [Google OpenToonz Users forum](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opentoonz_en)
- 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.

## Licensing

- Files outside of the `thirdparty` directory are based on the Modified BSD License.
  - [modified BSD license](./LICENSE.txt).
  - Based on this license, this software may be used or changed freely for business or personal use.
- For files in the `thirdparty` directory:
  - Please consult with the licenses in the appropriate READMEs or source codes.

### Special Thanks

This Open Source Program is developed from Toonz, a software originally created by Digital Video, S.p.A., Rome Italy