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Novaboard vs Shadow Snap

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Novaboard compared with Shadow Snap
DetailNovaboard logo NovaboardShadow Snap logo Shadow Snap
What it doesBrowser-based pixel art studio for creating sprites, animations, and game art Free cinematic subtitle image maker
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inBR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingWeb version: Free. Desktop app: $14.99 one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Not given
Key features
  • Animation timeline with onion skinning and tweening
  • Layer support with blend modes and layer groups
  • Multi-file workspace with embedded drawings
  • Import 30+ file formats including Aseprite, PSD, ORA
  • Export to PNG, GIF, MP4, WebM, spritesheets and more
  • Pixel-perfect drawing tools and shape tools
  • Selection tools with marquee, lasso, and magic wand
  • Visual history with branches
  • Symmetry drawing with multiple axes
  • Custom brushes and adjustment layers
  • Keep the first frame intact and stitch the following subtitle slices automatically
  • Process and export images locally with HTML5 Canvas without uploading photos
  • Support for Chinese, Latin, Thai, Vietnamese and Arabic fonts
  • Adjust font size, text color, outline color and slice height
  • Film color presets including Nolan White, Wong Kar-wai Gold, Tokyo Cyan and Minimal Mono
  • Customizable watermark with position, opacity and font size options
  • Support for JPG, PNG and WebP image formats
  • Interface available in Chinese and English
  • Safe margin adjustment for subtitle positioning
  • 2.39:1 Cinemascope canvas ready
What makes it different
  • Free web-based editor with no account required
  • Works offline as a Progressive Web App
  • Data stays local in browser storage with no AI training
  • Supports nearly 30 import and 30+ export formats
  • Desktop app available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • No account or installation required
  • All image processing runs locally in your browser
  • Automatically stitches subtitle slices while keeping the first frame intact
  • Multiple film-inspired color presets for professional styling
  • Full customization of fonts, colors, outlines and watermarks
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +13 (up) since last check12 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)2310
Referring domains (Majestic)681

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