Cavalry Studio

Cavalry is a free 2D animation and motion‑graphics application for macOS and Windows, built by Canva. It provides a real‑time viewport where changes are rendered instantly, allowing animators and motion designers to adjust a single parameter and see the effect ripple through an entire system. The software supports procedural rigs, rubber‑hose controls, color palettes, magic easing, text animation, duplicators, and data‑driven workflows such as spreadsheet imports and dynamic animations.

The tool is aimed at individual creators and teams that need professional‑level motion design without a cost barrier. It runs natively on Apple silicon and Intel processors, offering full‑feature capabilities including Lottie export, quad‑tree optimization, and a suite of dynamics and falloff controls. Users can access the program through a Canva account, with enterprise options that integrate single‑sign‑on via Canva Enterprise or Education.

Cavalry distinguishes itself by combining real‑time rendering, data‑centric animation pipelines, and a free licensing model that does not limit functionality. It is positioned as a depth‑focused, cross‑platform alternative for designers who want to prototype, iterate, and produce motion graphics efficiently.