# Synfig related help **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/synfig-related-help/21.md [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Synfig related help category](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-the-synfig-related-help-category/28)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.synfig.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-the-synfig-related-help-category/28 "2008-01-06T18:21:05Z")
General questions and answers about using Synfig. We encourage you to document your findings in the FAQ and Tips pages on the website. --- ## [HOW TO fix a not well formed document](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-fix-a-not-well-formed-document/3548)
**Author:** [@Genete](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Genete)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-fix-a-not-well-formed-document/3548 "2015-10-03T09:33:28Z")
\-G --- ## [Off line wiki](https://forums.synfig.org/t/off-line-wiki/770)
**Author:** [@Genete](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Genete)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/off-line-wiki/770 "2010-06-26T01:48:02Z")
There are some people that cannot surf internet regularly. For them I’ve managed to upload a zipped copy of the wiki. Here is the link: mediafire.com/?ditwmtlu4zm Download the zip file and unzip it inside an empty fol… --- ## [Guests can post too!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/guests-can-post-too/96)
**Author:** [@pabs](https://forums.synfig.org/u/pabs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2008, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/guests-can-post-too/96 "2008-03-14T02:51:47Z")
This forums is available for guests to post in! Humans only, you will need to solve a CAPTCHA before posting. --- ## [\[False positive, again ...\] Virustotal flagging development version](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-again-virustotal-flagging-development-version/17266)
**Author:** [@Silly5555](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Silly5555)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-again-virustotal-flagging-development-version/17266 "2026-09-06T15:35:36Z")
hello, so recently i found out about synfig studio and i wanted to download the development version, which i believe is v1.5.5 (correct me if im wrong) so i went on the official site and downloaded it through the anonymo… --- ## [How to use Rhubarb for lip sync in Synfig? (+ rhubarb\_to\_pgo.py)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-use-rhubarb-for-lip-sync-in-synfig-rhubarb-to-pgo-py/13125)
**Author:** [@puchipuchi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/puchipuchi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-use-rhubarb-for-lip-sync-in-synfig-rhubarb-to-pgo-py/13125 "2026-08-23T11:42:59Z")
Can anyone please make a video about how to use rhubarb for lip sync in synfig? I don’t have any idea. Please someone help me! --- ## [Synfig Studio AppImage 1.3 How can I render via CLI?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-studio-appimage-1-3-how-can-i-render-via-cli/4321)
**Author:** [@rouhol9ods](https://forums.synfig.org/u/rouhol9ods)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-studio-appimage-1-3-how-can-i-render-via-cli/4321 "2026-08-22T20:23:18Z")
Salamu alaikum, I’m creating HomeSchooling educational resources for Kids. to be more precise for bilingual kids (Arabic, English and French). Here is an example of my creations: youtu.be/ECUPIIJobwU (The Animations h… --- ## [Rotate not working?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rotate-not-working/17149)
**Author:** [@Slam](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Slam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rotate-not-working/17149 "2026-06-21T03:53:32Z")
I’ve tried holding Ctrl, not holding Ctrl, using the Transform Tool and the Rotate Tool but nothing I do seems to actually rotate my object. Am I missing something? --- ## [Unable to load file , can't find linked file](https://forums.synfig.org/t/unable-to-load-file-cant-find-linked-file/14179)
**Author:** [@mythieval](https://forums.synfig.org/u/mythieval)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/unable-to-load-file-cant-find-linked-file/14179 "2026-05-16T12:02:37Z")
Hi guys I have seen other similar posts to this problem like this (Can't find linked file) and this (Suddenly unable to load file, "can't find linked file") the error I’m getting I tried the steps but i could not rea… --- ## [Weird graph texture is added to drawing when bones are added](https://forums.synfig.org/t/weird-graph-texture-is-added-to-drawing-when-bones-are-added/16854)
**Author:** [@decafhuman](https://forums.synfig.org/u/decafhuman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/weird-graph-texture-is-added-to-drawing-when-bones-are-added/16854 "2025-11-20T04:30:49Z")
I just finished making the bones/skeleton for my animation when I suddenly realized there was suddenly a weird graph texture added to areas of gradients/low opacity. I did everything as usual, so I don’t know why it’s be… --- ## [Request for help: checkerboard background](https://forums.synfig.org/t/request-for-help-checkerboard-background/16824)
**Author:** [@beginner](https://forums.synfig.org/u/beginner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/request-for-help-checkerboard-background/16824 "2025-10-16T04:26:34Z")
Hopefully this is the correct forum for my very basic question: How do I remove the (annoying) checkerboard background while creating an animation? Any help is appreciated. --- ## [Tangents beeing merged when importing SVG filles](https://forums.synfig.org/t/tangents-beeing-merged-when-importing-svg-filles/16714)
**Author:** [@MGFP](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MGFP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/tangents-beeing-merged-when-importing-svg-filles/16714 "2025-08-09T11:19:54Z")
I did some tests and it seems to happen with shapes made from the rectangle tool, using the rounded corner bevel feature(no filter), and convert object to path. 1 - Open Inkscape. 2 - Select “Rectangle Tool” 3 - Make … --- ## [How do you trim in Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-trim-in-synfig/15404)
**Author:** [@ArtGirl](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ArtGirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-trim-in-synfig/15404 "2025-08-09T00:07:40Z")
I’ve tried searching here and all over the internet and can’t find a simple answer to this question. Is it possible to trim in Synfig, and if so, how? If not, how do you trim your videos? I need to cut out parts of my an… --- ## [Newbie question - apparent shape duplication](https://forums.synfig.org/t/newbie-question-apparent-shape-duplication/16678)
**Author:** [@steveKimpton](https://forums.synfig.org/u/steveKimpton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/newbie-question-apparent-shape-duplication/16678 "2025-07-24T16:10:54Z")
I wonder if I have accidentally set something I don’t understand (or maybe I just don’t understand Synfig!) In the picture there are two objects but there is only one in the layers panel. I started by creating a re… --- ## [\[Anim file must be saved first\] Plugins not functioning at all](https://forums.synfig.org/t/anim-file-must-be-saved-first-plugins-not-functioning-at-all/16673)
**Author:** [@Froggify](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Froggify)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/anim-file-must-be-saved-first-plugins-not-functioning-at-all/16673 "2025-07-24T16:02:00Z")
I was just trying to use the built-in plugins and they error out. In the picture, I was trying to use skeleton (simple). I’m on Linux Mint with version 1.4.5. Also, can you tell me the plugin directory. --- ## [\[Workaround\] Mac version of Synfig Studio Keep Crashing Here is the answer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/workaround-mac-version-of-synfig-studio-keep-crashing-here-is-the-answer/16674)
**Author:** [@Sh27Animates](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Sh27Animates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/workaround-mac-version-of-synfig-studio-keep-crashing-here-is-the-answer/16674 "2025-07-22T23:23:41Z")
Try this solution You can use the winehq program to run SynfigStudio also you can use the latest version for this just watch this tutorial https://youtu.be/pC7CNiRoo5I?si=jG2cV8q\_O3XaZ2en this will help instead of getti… --- ## [Bones unlink after using Embed Layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/bones-unlink-after-using-embed-layer/16670)
**Author:** [@Froggify](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Froggify)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/bones-unlink-after-using-embed-layer/16670 "2025-07-22T19:32:09Z")
So every time I import a project and then use the embed layer button, all the bones unlink. I know I can just re-link it but is there a faster way to import a character project without linking to the original file tha… --- ## [Is there way to export or link TCB parameters?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-way-to-export-or-link-tcb-parameters/16446)
**Author:** [@Majkel](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Majkel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-way-to-export-or-link-tcb-parameters/16446 "2025-05-03T20:01:57Z")
I think TCB waypoint is great to for more fluent and natural movement, I love to use it. But when I have multiple layers that I want to have same TBC parameters (i.e. Tension, Continuity, Bias and Temporal Tension) it’s … --- ## [Is there a way to connect a node in external canvas from GUI?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-connect-a-node-in-external-canvas-from-gui/16354)
**Author:** [@Svarov](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Svarov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-connect-a-node-in-external-canvas-from-gui/16354 "2025-03-31T07:22:19Z")
Hey everyone, I know that Synfig allows you to link exported nodes from other files (external canvases) in the format of “Filename.sif#:NodeName”. But is it possible for the user to actually do this from GUI? I tried va… --- ## [Requesting help opening my file :/](https://forums.synfig.org/t/requesting-help-opening-my-file/16317)
**Author:** [@bbrizzy89](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bbrizzy89)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/requesting-help-opening-my-file/16317 "2025-03-19T22:23:29Z")
Hey folks - Been a while! I was getting a bit wild with animation for a project and something i did is causing my file to not open again. I;ve been trying for hours with chatGPT to try to figure out how to fix the code … --- ## [Can I move my papagayo lip sync file on my timeline?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-i-move-my-papagayo-lip-sync-file-on-my-timeline/16222)
**Author:** [@Ejong\_21](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ejong_21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-i-move-my-papagayo-lip-sync-file-on-my-timeline/16222 "2025-02-19T15:31:46Z")
Hi. I’m a new user of Synfig Studio and learned how to make lip sync using Papagayo. But the problem is I can’t move my lip sync on the timeline where I want it to speak. Can anyone help me? Thank you! --- ## [About free time layer and "animated file" conversion](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-free-time-layer-and-animated-file-conversion/3958)
**Author:** [@hulf2012](https://forums.synfig.org/u/hulf2012)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-free-time-layer-and-animated-file-conversion/3958 "2025-01-06T09:42:43Z")
Greetings I’ve recently instaled Synfig 1.10 and I’ve noticed this new features - I wonder if there are more hidden. After some test I think I get the logic of Free time layer. It “cheats” (sorry I can’t think in a be… --- ## [From inkscape to synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/from-inkscape-to-synfig/15985)
**Author:** [@papyrazzi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/papyrazzi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/from-inkscape-to-synfig/15985 "2024-11-22T09:57:05Z")
Hello, I created a svg file with Inkscape 1.4, then save as → synfig animation (\*.sif) Importing this file into synfig→ results in a warning message (it’s not a big deal, I don’t plan to downgrade in version!) “you are… --- ## [Unable to render AVI but PNG output fine](https://forums.synfig.org/t/unable-to-render-avi-but-png-output-fine/15830)
**Author:** [@MrBouzouki](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MrBouzouki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/unable-to-render-avi-but-png-output-fine/15830 "2024-10-05T16:30:16Z")
Hi, I revisited an old file to make a small tweak and re-render out as an AVI file. I’ve done this with no problems in the past. I did re-organise my PC file structure a while ago and reinstalled Synfig to a new locati… --- ## [Rendering Layers](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-layers/15415)
**Author:** [@mmhofer](https://forums.synfig.org/u/mmhofer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-layers/15415 "2024-09-19T06:47:51Z")
One question: When I render an animation, I have the feeling that layers that are “off” (opacity equal to 0) are still present in the rendering process. If many such layers are rendered (without any influence), the pro… --- ## [Missing Skeleton tool (v1.4.5)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/missing-skeleton-tool-v1-4-5/15366)
**Author:** [@TimM](https://forums.synfig.org/u/TimM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/missing-skeleton-tool-v1-4-5/15366 "2024-08-30T20:47:06Z")
Is anyone able to help me? I have installed Synfig 1.4.5 on a windows 10 laptop. Everything seems to be ok except that I can’t find the Skeleton tool. It simply is not there. Any suggestions? --- ## [Gradient created in Synfig blinking in animations](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gradient-created-in-synfig-blinking-in-animations/14708)
**Author:** [@Arthur](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Arthur)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gradient-created-in-synfig-blinking-in-animations/14708 "2024-08-24T11:57:35Z")
I created my first cartoon using Synfig: I liked the program but it has some problems with the colors. They blink in some scenes. Example in this video at 1:25 the sky, next to the grass, is flashing colo… --- ## [Export to project library](https://forums.synfig.org/t/export-to-project-library/15318)
**Author:** [@herbiekun](https://forums.synfig.org/u/herbiekun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/export-to-project-library/15318 "2024-08-18T16:34:54Z")
I was experimenting with importing sifz files to synfig and then exporting to project library.the method i used is this. 1 Import sifz file. imported file will have path to imported file as its name. 2 In layer browser… --- ## [I'm new with synfig and having problems with lesson 4](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-new-with-synfig-and-having-problems-with-lesson-4/14754)
**Author:** [@Ripsimeh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ripsimeh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-new-with-synfig-and-having-problems-with-lesson-4/14754 "2024-08-16T03:01:17Z")
I got everything okay until it came time to move the center of the arm so it would move in the socket. I did the control and click the orange dot but it just doesn’t stay like in the video. Did something change? What … --- ## [File not opening again](https://forums.synfig.org/t/file-not-opening-again/15295)
**Author:** [@Tanishk\_anjana](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Tanishk_anjana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/file-not-opening-again/15295 "2024-08-10T06:05:13Z")
@rodolforg @BobSynfig help I can´t open my file , getting the attached error message. The problem occured for the first time - after I accidently sorted my layers (and I don´t know if there is a relation), resorted it, … [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/synfig-related-help/21.md?page=1)