Changelog

What's new in Expressive Animator

v1.7.1 #

Tue Oct 07 2025
  • Fixed a bug introduced in the last update that occurred when trying to save a project to a new file. This was caused by an error in the way canonical file paths were obtained, affecting both Windows and macOS apps.

v1.7.0 # trial reset

Mon Oct 06 2025
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Pen and touch screen support

Expressive Animator v1.7.0 is now available for download. This update focuses on improving usability, touch interaction, and creative workflow, bringing new features that make the animation process smoother and faster than ever. Read more

  • Added support for pen and touch screens
  • Added options to adjust control handle size. This is useful when using touch screens
  • Added auto-scroll on drag for layers and timeline
  • Added two-fingers scroll on containers: layers, timeline, and font picker
  • Improved and redesigned the Selection tool to provide smoother rotation control and clearer visual feedback
  • Export filters as SVG primitives when they are not animated
  • Added support for importing GIF images
  • Timeline shortcuts and to jump to the previous or next keyframe relative to the current time. Hold to use only the keyframes of the selected objects
  • QoL improvments:
    • Only one instance of a project can be opened
    • Export progress indicator in taskbar (Windows only)
    • Added a bullet indicator in front of the title if you have unsaved changes to your project. On macOS, this is handled natively, and there is also a bullet on the close button and in the Window dropdown menu

v1.6.1 #

Wed Sep 10 2025
  • Fixed incorrect filter serialization when copying as SVG

v1.6.0 #

Sat Aug 30 2025
  • Fixed large image import (clamp to 4k)
  • Fixed SVG rectangle radius at import when rx and ry are different
  • Fixed duration input on new project dialog
  • Added support for negative letter spacing
  • Added Split text into ... to context menu, with the following options:
    • Chars
    • Words
    • Lines

v1.5.1 #

Thu Jul 24 2025
  • Added basic support for SVG filters during import
  • Added the Opacity property to Color Adjust effect
  • Improved user experience when checking for updates

v1.5.0 # trial reset

Fri Jul 18 2025
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SVG text import and other functionalities

Expressive Animator v1.5.0 comes with new features like SVG text import, enhanced capabilities for the Gradient and Text tools, position tooltip for guides, and many other improvements and bug fixes. Also, the trials have been reset, so you can try all the new additions. Read more

  • Added support for SVG text import
  • Added support for selecting a word when double clicking using the Text tool
  • Copy as Motion path keyframes now respects current timeline range
  • Gradient tool can now edit stop-colors (press while using the tool)
  • Fixed SVG gradient import bug
  • Fixed SVG embedded GIF image import
  • Added position tooltip for guides
  • Fixed minor UI bugs

v1.4.0 #

Tue Jul 08 2025
  • Added On mouse click and On mouse over animation triggers for SVG + JavaScript exports
  • Added fill options: Freeze (at last frame) and Reset (to first frame)
  • Updated JavaScript player
  • Added Link property for groups (svg export/import)
  • Added delete segment action to Path tool (hold Cmd/Ctrl and click on any path segment)
  • Added the ability to move points by arrows when using the Path tool
  • Fixed shortcuts for system dialog on macOS
  • Fixed Copy as SVG when design contains masks

v1.3.5 #

Tue Jul 01 2025
  • Added support for custom presets
  • Fixed lottie gradient export
  • Other minor fixes

v1.3.4 #

Fri Jun 13 2025
  • Fixed CSS export for Firefox & Safari
  • Other small bugfixes

v1.3.3 #

Tue Jun 10 2025
  • Better support for multi-screen
  • Added minimum window size
  • Fixed inverted colors on gif export (macOS)

v1.3.2 #

Wed May 28 2025
  • Allow importing multiple files at once
  • Add option to create empty group after the selected element
    • to simply create and select the group
    • to create and set the group as current context
  • Fixed snapping - clear results for pen and shape tools
  • Fixed timeline init bug when directly opening an asset file

v1.3.1 #

Sun Feb 23 2025
  • Fixed motion path length calculation
  • Added go to start global shortcut
  • Added go to end global shortcut

v1.3.0 # trial reset

Wed Feb 21 2024
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Resize tool and new SVG export options

Expressive Animator v1.3.0 is now available for download. It includes new functionalities, such as the Resize tool and new options for exporting SVGs. Read more

  • Added the Resize tool
  • Added Size mode to viewport setttings for SVG export. You can choose between Fixed and Responsive.
  • Added to import at current zoom level

v1.2.3 #

Mon Feb 17 2025
  • Fixed quadratic arclength bug
  • Added Original as a image format option when exporting SVG

v1.2.2 #

Fri Jan 31 2025
  • Fixed a bug related to license initialization

v1.2.1 #

Fri Jan 31 2025
  • Fixed license initialization

v1.2.0 # trial reset

Fri Jan 31 2025
  • Added In-App trials. Creating an account is no longer necessary if you want to start a trial.
  • Varius improvements and optimisations

v1.1.3 #

Fri Jan 17 2025
  • Fixed bug that appeared when importing SVG containing scaled gradients

v1.1.2 #

Fri Jan 03 2025
  • Added frame by frame navigation with + buttons next to Play
  • Added global shortcuts to frame by frame navigation ,

v1.1.1 #

Thu Dec 12 2024
  • Added --animation-duration and --animation-play-state custom variables on SVG + CSS export

v1.1.0 #

Wed Dec 04 2024
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New features: Pencil Tool and Split Text

We are thrilled to announce the latest features in Expressive Animator v1.1.0 that will enhance your creative experience: Pencil Tool and Split Text functionality! Read more

  • Added pencil tool
  • Added split text functionality

v1.0.0 # trial reset

Fri Nov 22 2024
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Embracing the one-time payment model

We are excited to announce that Expressive will transition from a subscription-based to a one-time payment model. This transition will provide users with a perpetual license and free updates, making the adoption of our products more cost-effective and more appealing to a broader audience. Read more

  • Switched to a one-time payment model
  • Discontinued the PWA version
  • Enhanced timeline selection
  • Fixed a critical bug on motion path export
  • Added Check for updates button on the About dialog