Explainer animation
Break an idea into clear scenes, with narration and text to guide viewers through each point.
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AI Animation Generator
Bring a scene, character or idea to life with invideo AI animation video generator. Describe the look and motion, with text or references and create the animated video. Get the first cut on an editable timeline, where you can shape the timing, text and sound.
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Character shorts
Build a short story around a character, a setting and a few key actions. Use visual references to guide the look.
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Anime-style animation
Describe the line work, colour palette and movement you want for an anime-inspired scene.
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Painterly animation
Explore soft backgrounds, textured colours and gentle movement for a quieter visual story.
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3D-style animation
Create a scene with a dimensional look, using your brief to guide the materials, lighting and camera direction.
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Motion graphics
Animate the position, scale or rotation of timeline layers for titles, logos and graphic elements.
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Whiteboard-style animation
Use a drawn visual style to illustrate a process, introduce a concept or support a training video.
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Start with a visual brief
Set the palette, lighting, mood and camera direction before you generate. Keep your references and story notes together so each new shot starts from the same creative direction.
Use references to guide your characters
Provide a clear character reference and describe the appearance that matters. Reference support varies by model, so review each generated shot for continuity before adding it to the sequence.
Describe the look and the movement
Explain both what the scene should look like and what should happen in it. A painted background, a slow camera move and a character turning towards a window give the shot a specific direction.
Choose a model for the shot
Choose from the top AI models like Seedance, Kling, Gemini Omni, Nano Banana, GPT Image. Generate a test shot to see how the model handles your chosen style and motion before developing the sequence.
Review each shot against your brief
Check the character, setting and movement as you select clips. Refine the generation request when you want a different result, then choose the take that best serves the scene.
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Base cut assembly
Bring your generated clips and story direction together. Ask the agent to arrange the sequence with titles, captions and audio on a real multitrack timeline.
Timeline editor
Trim the pause before a reveal, hold a reaction longer or reorder the scenes. Work with the generated video clips on the timeline to control how the story unfolds.
Keyframe animation
Animate a timeline layer’s position, scale or rotation to create a pan, zoom or turn. These controls move the layer within the frame; they do not change a generated character’s individual movements.
Captions and SFX
Time titles to the scene, review the captions, balance the audio and watch the complete sequence. Check the framing and closing shot before exporting your animation.
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Collaborate in real time with live cursors to show what everyone's working on.
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Storyboarding
Turn any script or idea into a shot-by-shot plan, then tweak as needed before generating.
Script writing
Write your script inside invideo, and ask an AI co-writer for help if you'd like.
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How to create AI animation videos
- Describe the scene Set the subject, visual style and motion. Add references where the selected model supports them.
- Generate and select clips Create the animated shots with invideo AI. Review the look, movement and continuity as you choose your takes.
- Build the first cut Ask the agent to assemble the selected clips, text and audio on an editable timeline.
- Shape the animation edit Trim and reorder clips, adjust text and sound, and use transform keyframes when you want to move a timeline layer.
- Review and export Watch the complete sequence, check the pacing and framing, then export the finished video.
AI Animation Generator FAQs
What is an AI animation generator?
It generates animated video clips from a scene description or supported reference image. You can then use those clips in the invideo editor to build a sequence with text, audio and an editable timeline.
Can I start from an image?
Yes. Image-to-video generation can turn a still into a moving shot. Describe the motion you want and check which image and frame controls the selected model supports.
Can I edit the animation on a timeline?
Yes. Edit the generated clips as video: trim their duration, change their order and work with text and audio. Timeline controls edit the generated video clip as a whole, rather than individual character movements.
Which animation styles can I explore?
You can describe directions such as illustrated, anime-inspired, painterly, whiteboard-style or 3D-style animation. The result depends on the model, prompt and references, so test the look with a shot before building the full sequence.
How can I keep characters and style consistent?
Use clear references and a consistent description of the character, setting and visual style. Reference support varies by model, and exact consistency is not guaranteed. Review shots together before selecting them for the edit.
What can I animate with keyframes?
You can animate a timeline layer’s position, scale and rotation. These controls can create a pan, zoom or turn of the image or clip within the frame; they do not alter the internal motion of a generated character.
Can I add narration, music and captions?
Yes. Build the sequence with audio and captions on the timeline. Place audio alongside the animated clips and review captions so the sound and message support each scene.
How does invideo generate AI animated videos automatically?
Invideo leverages advanced AI models to create animated videos using generative AI or stock footage. In addition to video generation, our free animation software can generate voiceovers for the submitted script, add background music, suggest animation styles, and incorporate elements like transitions that it deems fit for your prompt.
Which is the best AI animation video generator?
Invideo is one of the best online AI animation generators. You can use it to create animated movies, social media content, explainer videos, and more in no time by simply entering the idea, regardless of animation skills.
What kind of voices does the animation generator provide?
You can choose from male or female human voices using our AI animation video generator, you can even select a language, accent, and style.
Do I need to download any software to use the AI animation generator?
No downloads are required to generate animated videos using invideo. Our AI-powered animated video generator is a web-based tool that works well on all popular browsers (like Safari, Google Chrome, and others) on all devices, from mobile to desktops.
Can I use AI generated animations for commercial purposes?
Yes, AI animations you create on invideo come with a royalty-free, worldwide use, a license that supports commercial use, meaning you can use them in ads, social media, client work or product launches.
Is AI animation generator free to use?
Yes, you can use invideo's AI animation generator for free with limits. The timeline editor is free to use for all users, however the invideo agent cost credits as per your usage.