Animaker AI

Animated explainer videos from templates

Tags Free AI tools Creator tools AI video generator AI video editor AI short video

What Animaker AI is

Animaker AI is a long-running online animation platform. It combines an AI video generator with a character builder, text to speech, automatic captions and a very large library of templates, icons, music and stock footage.

It suits explainer, marketing and educational animation rather than hand-crafted film work.

What you can do with it

Generate animated video from text prompts
Build characters for recurring use
Add narration with text to speech
Add captions automatically
Assemble videos from templates and stock assets

Who it is for

Brand and marketing teams needing animation
Educators and course builders
Creators without animation skills
Teams wanting a ready-made asset library

What to watch out for

Template-based output can look generic across a category
Stock and music licensing terms differ between plans
Free tier limits export quality and length
Complex or bespoke animation still needs a specialist

Pros & cons

✓ What we like

Very large asset and template library
Character builder for recurring presenters
Captions and narration included

! What to watch out for

Template look can be obvious
Plan limits on exports and quality
Not for bespoke animation

FAQ

What is it best for?

Animated explainers, brand promotion and educational video.

Does it support characters?

Yes. The platform includes a character builder suited to presenter-led content.

Is it entry level?

Yes. Templates and AI generation lower the barrier compared with animating from scratch.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-16