explain.ink

Converts text, scripts or documents into hand-drawn explainer videos automatically

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About explain.ink

explain.ink generates hand-drawn explainer videos from a topic, script or document. Users provide a line of text, a script or a PDF, and the tool writes the script, draws each scene stroke by stroke in one of 18 styles, records narration and outputs a watermark-free MP4. The process requires no drawing, editing or animator skills. Videos are produced in minutes and can be used for education, marketing, onboarding, training or YouTube content. The output is a 16:9 MP4 with full commercial rights, including voiceover and HD quality. Free videos carry a small watermark that is removed after purchasing minutes.

Key features

Text to video
Script to video
Document to video
PDF to video
Whiteboard animation
18 hand-drawn styles
Voiceover included
Commercial rights included

Use cases

Education: turning lessons into short drawn videos for students
Marketing: creating landing page, social and sales videos
Onboarding: converting unread documents into engaging videos

Pros

Generates videos from text, scripts or documents without manual drawing or editing
Includes narration and 18 hand-drawn styles
Outputs MP4 with full commercial rights and HD quality
No drawing or animator skills required
Minutes purchased roll over and remain valid for 12 months

Cons

Paid plans only, no free tier
Output limited to MP4 format
Requires purchasing minutes to remove watermark
Maximum video length varies by plan

Frequently asked questions about explain.ink

What is explain.ink and what does it do?

explain.ink converts a topic, script, or document into a hand-drawn explainer video. It writes the script, draws each scene stroke by stroke in one of 18 styles, records narration, and outputs a watermark-free MP4 with full commercial rights.

Who is explain.ink designed for?

The tool is designed for educators, course creators, marketers, trainers, and YouTube content creators who need to explain concepts visually without drawing or editing skills.

What input formats does explain.ink support?

Users can input a topic, a pre-written script, or a document (PDF, DOCX) to generate a video. The tool reads and summarizes documents to create concise drawn scenes.

How does the pricing model work?

Pricing is based on a pool of video minutes that users purchase. Minutes are deducted only when a video renders successfully, and unused minutes roll over for 12 months even after cancellation.

Can I customize the style or voiceover of my video?

Yes, users can choose from 18 hand-drawn styles for their videos. Voiceovers are included and matched to the script, with options for multiple languages and real intonation in higher-tier plans.

What are the output specifications of the videos?

Videos are rendered as 16:9 MP4 files in HD quality with full commercial rights. Free videos include a small watermark, which is removed after purchasing minutes.