Animation Software Market Analysis

Product Type (3D Animation, Flipbook Animation, Stop Motion, 2D Animation)

In animation software market, 3D animation segment is likely to dominate around 42% share by the end of 2037. The reason behind this lucrative growth is impelled by the surge in demand for photo-realistic animation, which has grown tremendously with the introduction of realistic, useful, and creative images.

Furthermore, the growing popularity of 3D animation software is a result of its highly graphical data and detailed visual effects for a wide range of industry verticals. According to a report, the revenue of the worldwide 3D animation industry is expected to reach over USD 18 billion, up 10.8% from USD 16.2 billion in the previous year. It is predicted that by 2026, the yearly amount will cross USD 27 billion.

As a result, 3D animation software is used by many industry verticals, including media and entertainment, healthcare, building, gaming, architecture, education, and academia, among others, creating the potential for market size expansion.

Verticals (Media & Entertainment, Automotive, Online Education)

The media & entertainment segment is set to garner a notable share shortly. It is likely to remain the second largest segment in the verticals of the animation software market expansion led by the substantial growth in the use of smartphones and mobile internet, which has created a ton of potential for 3D games, animated films, and movies, among other content.

In addition, the large scope and need for locally produced computer-generated imagery and animation content is creating a climate that is conducive to market growth.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Product Type	3D Animation Flipbook Animation Stop Motion 2D Animation
Verticals	Media & Entertainment Automotive Online Education
Solution	Animation Software Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of animation software is estimated at USD 153.55 billion.

The animation software market size was valued at USD 149.37 billion in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 233.61 billion by 2037, expanding at more than 3.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The market growth is due to slated demand for 3D printing, projection mapping, augmented reality (AR), andÂ virtual realityÂ (VR) coupled with reality, and expansion of brand licensing and merchandising globally.

North America industry is expected to dominate majority revenue share of 47% by 2037, propelled by surge in the adoption rate of cutting-edge technologies and the existence of significant players in the region.

The major players in the market include Autodesk, Inc., Adobe Systems Incorporated, Autodesk Inc., Electric Image Animation System, Maxon Computer GmbH, Trimble Inc., Pixar, Inc., New Tek, Inc., Corel Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation

Animation Software Market Analysis