# General **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/general/5.md [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) --- ## [While we struggle with 2D animation software](https://forums.synfig.org/t/while-we-struggle-with-2d-animation-software/17263)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/while-we-struggle-with-2d-animation-software/17263 "2026-09-07T08:09:13Z")
AI is starting to be scary of realism and even better results than blockbusters … Remember, nothing here is real, just prompts … Feeling like a caveman fighting with a big stick against primitives and converters … --- ## [Paper craft figures for cutout inspiration](https://forums.synfig.org/t/paper-craft-figures-for-cutout-inspiration/17080)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/paper-craft-figures-for-cutout-inspiration/17080 "2026-08-31T20:22:05Z")
these are my inspiration to keep working on my cutout models. My models are not the same, but they let me see the end of the tunnel, and know that they can move as nicely as these paper figures :slight\_smile: Can … --- ## [Invitation to join diverse animation Discord group](https://forums.synfig.org/t/invitation-to-join-diverse-animation-discord-group/17248)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/invitation-to-join-diverse-animation-discord-group/17248 "2026-08-20T08:04:12Z")
Hello, I recently joined this Discord group, where everyone is a beginner and use various software: Krita, Moho, Synfig. The group promotes art-related discussion and there’s a weekly challenge to make a simple animati… --- ## [Inverse kinematic for bones](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inverse-kinematic-for-bones/3068)
**Author:** [@darkhog](https://forums.synfig.org/u/darkhog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inverse-kinematic-for-bones/3068 "2026-08-07T06:55:26Z")
As far as I know Synfig doesn’t have inverse kinematic (IK) for bones or I don’t know how to enable it. However inverse kinematic makes much easier to do natural-looking movement. Are there plans on adding support for IK… --- ## [New users is manually approved](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-users-is-manually-approved/3525)
**Author:** [@rylleman](https://forums.synfig.org/u/rylleman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-users-is-manually-approved/3525 "2026-08-06T12:08:04Z")
As we’ve had problems with spammers we’ve taken the measure to manually approve the first post of every new member. This has helped a lot with the spam, we’re basically free from it now. It does however mean that it may… --- ## [Synfig Stability](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-stability/17220)
**Author:** [@blackboyfan](https://forums.synfig.org/u/blackboyfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-stability/17220 "2026-08-06T11:50:03Z")
Hello, quick question. Please how stable is Synfig’s development version? Is it better than the actual stable version? Also is it worth switching to currently? --- ## [MCP for Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/mcp-for-synfig/17224)
**Author:** [@veermetri05](https://forums.synfig.org/u/veermetri05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/mcp-for-synfig/17224 "2026-08-05T20:28:42Z")
Hi all, just starting a new topic for discussion for exposing Synfig to AI Agents. I recently got a lot of exposure to AI assited coding through various tools like GitHub Copilot, Codex, Pi Coding Agent, etc. And current… --- ## [Synfig meme of the day!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-meme-of-the-day/17207)
**Author:** [@Kai](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Kai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-meme-of-the-day/17207 "2026-07-28T01:41:36Z")
Only Synfig pros can understand :sweat\_smile: --- ## [Is this level of rigging possible within SynFig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-this-level-of-rigging-possible-within-synfig/17205)
**Author:** [@Slam](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Slam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-this-level-of-rigging-possible-within-synfig/17205 "2026-07-27T09:09:25Z")
Genuinely curious to know how possible this is. I’ve seen a lot of rigs from Synfig and the potential of controllers is huge but I’m curious to know how possible it is to build complex 360 rig… --- ## [How to fit a list range to another?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-fit-a-list-range-to-another/12583)
**Author:** [@microvswind](https://forums.synfig.org/u/microvswind)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-fit-a-list-range-to-another/12583 "2026-07-19T01:52:12Z")
I want to fit a list range of -1-1 to 2-3.how to do this.i try range converter but it works like a clamp.would you guys have some method to do this. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Default palette question](https://forums.synfig.org/t/default-palette-question/17175)
**Author:** [@Lae82](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Lae82)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/default-palette-question/17175 "2026-07-16T15:18:55Z")
Is the default palette on startup hardcoded into synfig or can it be changed in a file somewhere? --- ## [Fights for Air Condition in France in Lidl](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fights-for-air-condition-in-france-in-lidl/17159)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fights-for-air-condition-in-france-in-lidl/17159 "2026-07-16T12:51:34Z")
In France, we mostly don’t have Air Condition. Neither in buses, nor hospitals, schools, public building … and of course not in houses Also for “ecological reasons” (animals will die, forests will burn …), the Gover… --- ## [V1.5.5 installer for Linux?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/v1-5-5-installer-for-linux/17167)
**Author:** [@Lae82](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Lae82)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/v1-5-5-installer-for-linux/17167 "2026-07-13T13:20:03Z")
For some reason Synfig 1.5.5 running as appimage on my Linux Mint doesn’t feel as fast as 1.5.3 running installed by software manager or flathub.org. I tested zooming in/out in navigator window and it is very choppy when… --- ## [New logo for Synfig Studio \*\[proposal\]](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-logo-for-synfig-studio-proposal/16950)
**Author:** [@Starh3ro](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Starh3ro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-logo-for-synfig-studio-proposal/16950 "2026-06-01T19:34:09Z")
I think SynfigStudio needs a new logo because the old one kinda feels like 2014 vibes so I made a new design that looks better I already put the logo in the code for my mac so the app appears as my logo designbut I think… --- ## [Is there a distant chat channel like discord or something like this:https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/inkscape\_user](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-distant-chat-channel-like-discord-or-something-like-this-chat-inkscape-org-channel-inkscape-user/12463)
**Author:** [@microvswind](https://forums.synfig.org/u/microvswind)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-distant-chat-channel-like-discord-or-something-like-this-chat-inkscape-org-channel-inkscape-user/12463 "2026-05-31T23:14:03Z")
Is there a distant chat channel like discord or something like this:chat.inkscape.org --- ## [Be careful with Python and AI packages on your machine (credential stealer)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/be-careful-with-python-and-ai-packages-on-your-machine-credential-stealer/17041)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/be-careful-with-python-and-ai-packages-on-your-machine-credential-stealer/17041 "2026-04-23T19:09:42Z")
For those who like to play with those trending tool … A bad day to use python --- ## [🤔 Different input, different foreground and background selected colors](https://forums.synfig.org/t/different-input-different-foreground-and-background-selected-colors/17055)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/different-input-different-foreground-and-background-selected-colors/17055 "2026-04-07T08:46:24Z")
I just noticed something: using different inputs leads to different selected foreground and background colors. The selected tool settings stay the same, if we draw a circle with a border, it will stay the same accross t… --- ## [GitHub Enables Copilot Data Collection for AI Training by Default With Opt-Out Setting](https://forums.synfig.org/t/github-enables-copilot-data-collection-for-ai-training-by-default-with-opt-out-setting/17043)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/github-enables-copilot-data-collection-for-ai-training-by-default-with-opt-out-setting/17043 "2026-03-29T03:30:52Z")
You get used to AI, then it learns from you, then it doesn’t need you. For those who are in this case maybe it is practical today and make you feel more productive, but in a few AI will make you obsolete and there will … --- ## [What other programs have you tried](https://forums.synfig.org/t/what-other-programs-have-you-tried/16992)
**Author:** [@Starh3ro](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Starh3ro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/what-other-programs-have-you-tried/16992 "2026-03-19T03:23:49Z")
I was just asking since I’ve used other programs before and wonder what is yall experience is (also btw i am leaving synifg and moving to moho so I was just wondering your experience) --- ## [Synfig 1.5.4 release date? \[1.5.4 was released on Jan 18 2026, 1.5.5 on Mar 16 2026\]](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-1-5-4-release-date-1-5-4-was-released-on-jan-18-2026-1-5-5-on-mar-16-2026/16816)
**Author:** [@Lae82](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Lae82)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-1-5-4-release-date-1-5-4-was-released-on-jan-18-2026-1-5-5-on-mar-16-2026/16816 "2026-03-18T15:08:12Z")
Yesterday I built synfig from github/source and saw some good looking ui icons updates. I wonder if an official synfig release is around the corner? (The preview render, for unknown reason, was much slower than the offi… --- ## [Conversion to 'Animation from File'](https://forums.synfig.org/t/conversion-to-animation-from-file/11364)
**Author:** [@woody](https://forums.synfig.org/u/woody)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/conversion-to-animation-from-file/11364 "2026-03-10T09:37:35Z")
I have noticed that it is possible to convert some types of parameters to “Animation from File”, which I assume allows for putting e.g. calculated positions from some other program. However, unlike all of the other Conv… --- ## [Learning animations for children?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/learning-animations-for-children/16997)
**Author:** [@zaidprd](https://forums.synfig.org/u/zaidprd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/learning-animations-for-children/16997 "2026-03-08T06:54:07Z")
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I would like to ask if you can make a video like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgaCUL6N8WQ? I need it for teaching children. --- ## [Les Fo'Plafonds - Who needs AI to produce music?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/les-foplafonds-who-needs-ai-to-produce-music/16987)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/les-foplafonds-who-needs-ai-to-produce-music/16987 "2026-03-01T18:22:38Z")
Sorry for Suno, we do can better with lo-tech! https://www.youtube.com/@lesfoplafonds/ The Simpsons Thunderstruck The Pink Panther / Pig Ghostbusters / Thriller … --- ## [Adobe Animate ending](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adobe-animate-ending/16923)
**Author:** [@Lae82](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Lae82)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adobe-animate-ending/16923 "2026-02-05T18:15:33Z")
I just read within a year or so (2027) support and access to files? Will stop for Adobe Animate. I think the worst part is that Adobe won’t go open source with abandoned software which is sad. Animate has a rich history… --- ## [How can the acos formula be used](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-the-acos-formula-be-used/16896)
**Author:** [@zainal](https://forums.synfig.org/u/zainal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-the-acos-formula-be-used/16896 "2026-01-22T01:56:13Z")
How can the acos formula be used? Is there another approach using different converters together? --- ## [Help! (Request for contribution)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-request-for-contribution/1683)
**Author:** [@Genete](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Genete)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-request-for-contribution/1683 "2025-12-03T19:46:00Z")
Hi! Do you enjoy doing animations with Synfig Studio? We are happy to know about it. But those people who conform that “we”, are having less and less free time over the time… We need your contribution!! Please let m… --- ## [\[Current Synfig version\] I haven't been on here for two years been very ill coming back](https://forums.synfig.org/t/current-synfig-version-i-havent-been-on-here-for-two-years-been-very-ill-coming-back/16865)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/current-synfig-version-i-havent-been-on-here-for-two-years-been-very-ill-coming-back/16865 "2025-11-30T21:34:58Z")
I am not able to get the type of synfig I have to work. What is the newest version? I need to make a greenscreen so I need to get the newest one so it works well. --- ## [Rendering speed like davinci resolve](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-speed-like-davinci-resolve/16864)
**Author:** [@vinay1999](https://forums.synfig.org/u/vinay1999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-speed-like-davinci-resolve/16864 "2025-11-30T18:52:19Z")
I wish synfig had similar rendering speeds as Davinci resolve . Don’t know what it takes technically but it is much needed . --- ## [Easy select outline layers inside groups](https://forums.synfig.org/t/easy-select-outline-layers-inside-groups/16857)
**Author:** [@Lae82](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Lae82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/easy-select-outline-layers-inside-groups/16857 "2025-11-18T00:11:05Z")
Problem: Strokes with no region placed in groups folder are harder to select in the viewport than strokes with regions. You often have to zoom in hard to select hair thin lines in the viewport. Solution: Enable region… --- ## [Time for Windows users to pass to Linux ... before it's too late](https://forums.synfig.org/t/time-for-windows-users-to-pass-to-linux-before-its-too-late/16828)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/time-for-windows-users-to-pass-to-linux-before-its-too-late/16828 "2025-11-12T14:31:01Z")
M$ will have all power on your computer and your data (even delete everything) … [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/general/5.md?page=1)