Turn Scripts into Animated Explainer Videos

Converts a written script into a professional 2-5 minute animated video using only free or standard-tier AI tools.

Who it’s for: Content creators, educators, marketers, or startups.

ChatGPT

Script polishing & scene breakdown

InVideo AI

Voice-over generation (TTS)

CapCut

AI scene generation from script

Animaker

Character animation & whiteboard edits

Kapwing

Post-production & branding

YouTube

Distribution and archiving

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Script Cleanup & Scene Planning

    Polish your script with Grammarly, then use ChatGPT to create a scene-by-scene shot guide.

  2. 2

    Generate Voice-over

    Use InVideo AI or Animaker Voice to convert each scene’s text into high-quality TTS audio clips.

  3. 3

    Auto-Build Video Scenes

    Use CapCut AI or InVideo AI to generate a visual draft from your script. Pick a style and export.

  4. 4

    Animate & Customize

    Import your voice-over and scenes into Animaker or Powtoon for detailed character animation.

  5. 5

    Final Editing & Branding

    In Kapwing or Canva, trim footage, style subtitles, and add your brand logo and colors.

  6. 6

    Export & Share

    Upload the final video to YouTube, TikTok, or Google Drive and archive your assets for reuse.

Stats

Time Saved: ~1 hour/video
Cost Breakdown: $0/month

Pro Tips

  • Cycle through tools weekly to reset free quotas.
  • Overlay your logo in Canva to mask watermarks.
  • Store all assets in a shared folder for batch production.