Powtoon

What is PowToon?

PowToon is a free, browser-based animation tool that allows you to create short, professional looking videos. It has a similar interface to PowerPoint, so it shouldn't take too long to familiarize yourself with the layout.

An example of a PowToon Video:

Transcript: RTF Format

Tutorial

PowToon created a great page of tutorial videos to help get you started.

If you prefer to go step-by-step, our tutorial below will take you through the major functions of Powtoon, from creating an account to exporting your finished video. Click on the links below to take you to the relevant section:

The step-by-step tutorial on this site is also available in PDF and RTF formats:

PDF Version (5.1 MB)
RTF Version (4.1 MB)

A few things to keep in mind:

It's best to record your voiceover first, then animate objects in time with your voice.
With a free account, your video will have a Powtoon watermark in the bottom corner.
There is a 3-minute time limit for videos made with a free account
Some objects, characters, and backgrounds are only available to users with a paid account, so avoid anything marked "Pro" or "Pro+."