paperanimatorsTHE MOTION PLAYGROUND

How It Works

Create a custom animation in your browser: choose an effect, add your content, preview and download a clip up to 60 seconds.

FROM IDEA TO TIMELINE

Bring your words, a photo or a short video. Paper Animators handles the motion; you make the creative choices.

  1. Choose your scene

    Browse the effects library or Motion Lab. Try paper cutouts for a subject reveal, dimensional type for a title, or a map for a journey. Each effect page includes a practical editing tip.

  2. Make it your own

    Replace sample text and adjust the colors, type and motion controls available for that scene. For image or video effects, add your media. A transparent PNG works well for cutout effects. Files must be no larger than 250 MB; videos must be 60 seconds or less.

  3. Check the movement

    Play the preview or scrub the timeline. Check spelling, timing and framing. Select landscape, vertical or square output, then inspect the composition again at that aspect ratio.

  4. Export and download

    Choose 720p or 1080p and a duration up to 60 seconds. Select Export video and keep the tab open until your download is ready. Rendering runs on your device. MP4 is used when supported; WebM is the fallback.

  5. Finish your edit

    Download the finished clip and bring it into your video editor. Add your soundtrack, combine it with footage and match the pacing to your story. Check Using your exports for media rights and output details.

Start with a match cut

Try Newspaper match cut. Type a short phrase, adjust the page change rate and preview how it stays aligned while the paper changes.

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