Linearity Move

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2022
Developer: Linearity
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, iPadOS

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Animation

Overview

Linearity Move is a motion design app for iPad and macOS that enables users to create animations from static designs. It targets designers, marketers, and beginners seeking intuitive tools to produce motion graphics for social media, ads, and graphics without complex timelines or keyframes.¹³⁴

Key Features

Auto-animate - Automatically adds basic animations like position and fade when importing design files to the timeline.⁴
Import compatibility - Supports files from Linearity Curve, Figma, and Illustrator, retaining layers for editing.⁴⁵
Timeline-based editing - Simplified timeline for dragging artboards and adjusting animations.⁴
Audio and video support - Allows adding audio or video elements to animations.⁵
Native Apple UI - Familiar interface designed for Apple devices to enable quick animation.⁵
Profile management - Settings for changing profile name, password, logging out devices, or deleting account.²

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic animation tools and features for getting started.
Pro	Paid subscription	Advanced features (details available on official site).

Platforms & Requirements

Runs natively on macOS and iPadOS. Access settings via top menu bar on Mac or shortcuts. No support for Windows, Android, or web mentioned.¹²³

Integrations & Ecosystem

Linearity Curve
Figma
Illustrator
Audio import
Video import

Alternatives

App	Difference
After Effects	Professional tool with advanced keyframing, steeper learning curve than Move's simplified interface.⁴
Procreate Dreams	iPad-focused animation from raster drawing app, less emphasis on vector imports compared to Move.⁷
Motion	Apple's pro motion graphics app for macOS, more complex than Move's beginner-friendly design.¹

Reputation

Linearity Move is viewed as a solid entry point for animation beginners due to its simplified blocky interface and auto-animation features.⁴ It receives praise for quick social graphics and compatibility with design tools like Figma, but may lack depth for advanced users.⁴ Users appreciate the intuitive Apple-native UI for fast results on iPad and Mac.¹⁵

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