15 Animated Characters We All Had A Crush On

15 Animated Characters We All Had A Crush On

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Childhood crushes and idolization of animated characters were very normal things! Popular animated characters were designed to appeal to our taste — bringing life to great tropes that would keep our interests engaged and excited to see more!

Today, in order to reminisce a little, we’ll be going through some of the more famous animated characters!

Although we initially promised only 15 animated characters, we’ve stepped up our game to include a couple of honorable mentions just to give you even more popular animated characters to reminisce about! We’ve also included some of the movies that these characters appear in (with clips included, even!). So, if you want, you can catch them in action!

01Mickey Mouse

Movie(s): Fantasia (1940), Fantasia 2000 (1999)

First Appearance: Steamboat Willie (1928)

Voiced by: Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, Wayne Allwine

When it comes to admirable animated characters, Disney’s Mickey Mouse is pretty memorable! Even now, you can still seem on the big screen during the previews, whistling an all too familiar tune! He merited the top spot simply for that fame, even though, in all honesty, his time on the big screen had been pretty limited (with his biggest performance having been from Fantasia).

Related Movie Clips:

02Woody

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tom Hanks

We of course also cannot forget Toy Story’s Woody in a discussion of famous animated characters. This cowboy toy comes equipped with a pull-string that just oozes personality (both good and bad), leading up to a very satisfying movie-watching experience as we watch him grow from the selfish toy that he had been in the beginning to the generous, and forgiving toy that he developed into by the fourth movie in the series!

Related Movie Clips:

03Buzz Lightyear

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tim Allen

Of course, if one mentions Woody, one must not forget his best friend, the spacey space cadet, Buzz Lightyear! As far as animated characters go, Toy Story really had it made with their complex and emotionally-superior character development. Buzz Lightyear’s growth from a delusional ‘space-ranger-wannabe’ into a toy was very heartening to watch, and it was played beautifully by the animators and his voice actor, Tim Allen!

Related Movie Clips:

04Dory

Movie(s): Finding Nemo (2003), Finding Dory (2016)

First Appearance: Finding Nemo (2003)

Voiced by: Ellen DeGeneres

Dory was undoubtedly the underdog of the Finding Nemo franchise! This lovable fish, Voiced by the equally loveable Ellen DeGeneres, stole the show and earned herself her own feature film that all the animated movie lovers came to watch in 2016! Her ditzy character made for very amusing segments in what could have otherwise been a very grim story, one that many of the older watchers still come back to this day.

Related Movie Clips:

05Totoro

Movie(s): My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

First Appearance: My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

Voiced by: Hitoshi Takagi

Speaking of cute characters, how can one forget about Totoro! Despite having been written in a different language, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ has managed to burrow its way into the hearts of many a movie watcher. And of course, this is all things to the loveable animated character, Totoro — who is cuddly, gentle, and peaceful!

Related Movie Clips:

06Genie

Movie(s): Aladdin (1992), The Return of Jafar (1994), Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

First Appearance: Aladdin (1992)

Voiced by: Robin Williams

When talking about animated characters, one must also not forget the phenomenal performance of Genie from the Aladdin franchise! Voiced by Robin Williams, Genie was brought to life in a way that changed the industry for good, bringing an influx of more lively voice acting in the future!

If you’re the type to want to make your animated character, taking inspiration from Robin William’s Genie would surely not lead you astray! In fact, you can get started on it today, if you wanted! All you have to do is pick up a good mic and a professional video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Pro that can help you in your quest to bring your characters to life!

Related Movie Clips:

07Wall-E

Movie(s): Wall-E (2008)

First Appearance: Cameo in Cars (2006)

Voiced by: Ben Burtt

Wall-E broke the box office for its underlying message regarding how we humans treat our world, but also because of its loveable characters! Who can say that they did not fall in love with Wall-E and his darling Eve? Despite his almost-mute character, he was brought to life in a way that made him very easy to love and would be remembered for years to come.

Related Movie Clips:

08Donkey

Movie(s): Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek 3, Shrek Forever After, a Christmas short

First Appearance: Shrek

Voiced by: Eddie Murphy

Shrek’s Donkey is another one of those characters that you just cannot forget! Voiced by the hilarious Eddie Murphy, he added that constant spark of humor that kept the movie’s tone light and exciting, fully encompassing the kind of tone that the film was going for.

Related Movie Clips:

09Cruella de Vil

Movie(s): 101 Dalmatians

First Appearance: 101 Dalmatians

Voiced by: Betty Lou Gerson

When it comes to classic villain animated characters, one cannot forget about the illustrious Cruella de Vil! This character was pure evil in a feminine form! Designed to be the enemy of puppy lovers everywhere all while bringing a little spice into what would have otherwise been a sweet, slice of life film.

Related Movie Clips:

10Boo

Movie(s): Monsters Inc.

First Appearance: Monsters Inc.

Voiced by: Mary Gibbs

Boo from Monsters Inc is one of the most popular animated characters on the big screen! She was loveable, sweet, and perfectly voice acted — bringing on some much-needed cute into the heart-warming story.

Related Movie Clips:

Related Movie Clips:

11Mike Wasowski

Movie(s): Monsters Inc

First Appearance: Monsters Inc

Voiced by: Billy Crystal

Still on the Monster Inc train, we have Mike Wasowski! His refreshing character brought some levity into the story, bringing on some much-needed laughs and just, in general, providing a solid counterpart to Sulley!

Related Movie Clips:

12Toothless

Movie(s): How To Train Your Dragon, How to Train your Dragon 2

First Appearance: How To Train Your Dragon

Voiced by: N/A

A more modern, but no-less loveable animated character that we all know and love is Toothless from ‘How to Train Your Dragon!’ Toothless, much like the almost-mute Wall-E, manages to charm the audience with nary a peep! Instead, everything about his character is portrayed in his emotions and his actions — which only speaks to the talent of the ones who had animated him into being.

Related Movie Clips:

13Chihiro

Movie(s): Spirited Away (2001)

First Appearance: Spirited Away (2001)

Voiced by: Rumi Hiragi, Daveigh Chase

The story of Chihiro from ‘Spirited Away’ is another memorable performance that one cannot easily forget! This character, if you weren’t aware, was also created by Miyazaki (the same creator of ‘Totoro!’) She’s a part of a long line of greatly designed and developed characters whose journey you just can’t look away from.

Related Movie Clips:

14Lumiere

Movie(s): Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

First Appearance: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Voiced by: Jerry Orbach

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a Disney classic! And, when it comes to beloved Disney Animated Characters, it certainly won with its own Lumiere (Voiced by Jerry Orbach!) This vivacious candelabra absolutely steals the show — bringing a little sass and musicality (after all, who cannot remember the ‘Be Our Guest’ track!) into the original inspiration for Belle and the Beast’s love story.

Related Movie Clips:

15Sophie

Movie(s): Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

First Appearance: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Voiced by: Chieko Baisho; Emily Mortimer & Jean Simmons

To wrap up our main list, we have another Miyazaki character in the form of Sophie — from Howl’s Moving Castle! Howl’s Moving Castle is another beautiful classic that you just can’t help but love, and a lot of that is all thanks to its complex and believable heroine, Sophie!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #1: Baloo

Movie(s): The Jungle Book (1967), The Jungle Book 2 (2003)

First Appearance: The Jungle Book (1967)

Voiced by: Phil Harris; John Goodman

For the first of our honorable mentions, we have Baloo from ‘The Jungle Book’! Baloo is soft and cuddly — perfectly loveable while providing sage advice for the main character! His performance in the film was certainly an unforgettable one (worth the repeat viewing!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #2: Maleficent

Movie(s): Sleeping Beauty (1959)

First Appearance: Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Voiced by: Eleanor Audley

Maleficent from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ also deserves her own spot as an outstanding supervillain. One that, much like Cruella de Vil (who we introduced in the main list) inspired her own live-action film — or better yet, films! As Maleficent’s LIVE action form merited a sequel.

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #3: Dumbo

Movie(s): Dumbo (1941)

First Appearance: Dumbo (1941)

Voiced by: N/A

Dumbo joins the cast of cute and cuddly characters that manage to make an impact with little to no words! His amazing animation managed to convey his entire story despite his muteness, speaking to the great talent of his animators!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #4: Coraline

Movie(s): Coraline (2008)

First Appearance: Coraline (2008)

Voiced by: Dakota Fanning

Coraline’s animation is certainly unique, but that’s one of the reasons why she and her film stand out so much! In terms of animated characters, Coraline stands out with her unique design and equally unique story. She’s certainly not a heroine that you should mess with!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #5: Jack Skellington

Movie(s): The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

First Appearance: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Voiced by: Chris Sarandon, Henry Sellick (singing)

Although Jack Skellington’s film, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ may not be as well known as others, those that do know of it speak well of his character! His complex personality gives way for a very interesting tale, one that has captivated many an audience and merited repeat viewings (perfect for the holiday season!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Looking to learn more about some of the best-animated films in recent history? There are plenty of classics that you can see right now. Included the much-beloved films that birthed characters such as Woody, Mickey Mouse, Genie, Donkey, Boo, and so much more!

● If you’re searching for inspiration to make your own animated characters, then this list will work just as well! After all, what better place to source your inspiration from outside of the work of masters?

● There are, of course, many great animated characters that we didn’t include in this list! Including some of the more modern stand-outs. But, there is no denying that these are the characters that people tend to think of when they hear the words ‘animated character!’

Try It Free Try It Free

Childhood crushes and idolization of animated characters were very normal things! Popular animated characters were designed to appeal to our taste — bringing life to great tropes that would keep our interests engaged and excited to see more!

Today, in order to reminisce a little, we’ll be going through some of the more famous animated characters!

Although we initially promised only 15 animated characters, we’ve stepped up our game to include a couple of honorable mentions just to give you even more popular animated characters to reminisce about! We’ve also included some of the movies that these characters appear in (with clips included, even!). So, if you want, you can catch them in action!

01Mickey Mouse

Movie(s): Fantasia (1940), Fantasia 2000 (1999)

First Appearance: Steamboat Willie (1928)

Voiced by: Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, Wayne Allwine

When it comes to admirable animated characters, Disney’s Mickey Mouse is pretty memorable! Even now, you can still seem on the big screen during the previews, whistling an all too familiar tune! He merited the top spot simply for that fame, even though, in all honesty, his time on the big screen had been pretty limited (with his biggest performance having been from Fantasia).

Related Movie Clips:

02Woody

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tom Hanks

We of course also cannot forget Toy Story’s Woody in a discussion of famous animated characters. This cowboy toy comes equipped with a pull-string that just oozes personality (both good and bad), leading up to a very satisfying movie-watching experience as we watch him grow from the selfish toy that he had been in the beginning to the generous, and forgiving toy that he developed into by the fourth movie in the series!

Related Movie Clips:

03Buzz Lightyear

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tim Allen

Of course, if one mentions Woody, one must not forget his best friend, the spacey space cadet, Buzz Lightyear! As far as animated characters go, Toy Story really had it made with their complex and emotionally-superior character development. Buzz Lightyear’s growth from a delusional ‘space-ranger-wannabe’ into a toy was very heartening to watch, and it was played beautifully by the animators and his voice actor, Tim Allen!

Related Movie Clips:

04Dory

Movie(s): Finding Nemo (2003), Finding Dory (2016)

First Appearance: Finding Nemo (2003)

Voiced by: Ellen DeGeneres

Dory was undoubtedly the underdog of the Finding Nemo franchise! This lovable fish, Voiced by the equally loveable Ellen DeGeneres, stole the show and earned herself her own feature film that all the animated movie lovers came to watch in 2016! Her ditzy character made for very amusing segments in what could have otherwise been a very grim story, one that many of the older watchers still come back to this day.

Related Movie Clips:

05Totoro

Movie(s): My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

First Appearance: My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

Voiced by: Hitoshi Takagi

Speaking of cute characters, how can one forget about Totoro! Despite having been written in a different language, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ has managed to burrow its way into the hearts of many a movie watcher. And of course, this is all things to the loveable animated character, Totoro — who is cuddly, gentle, and peaceful!

Related Movie Clips:

06Genie

Movie(s): Aladdin (1992), The Return of Jafar (1994), Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

First Appearance: Aladdin (1992)

Voiced by: Robin Williams

When talking about animated characters, one must also not forget the phenomenal performance of Genie from the Aladdin franchise! Voiced by Robin Williams, Genie was brought to life in a way that changed the industry for good, bringing an influx of more lively voice acting in the future!

If you’re the type to want to make your animated character, taking inspiration from Robin William’s Genie would surely not lead you astray! In fact, you can get started on it today, if you wanted! All you have to do is pick up a good mic and a professional video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Pro that can help you in your quest to bring your characters to life!

Related Movie Clips:

07Wall-E

Movie(s): Wall-E (2008)

First Appearance: Cameo in Cars (2006)

Voiced by: Ben Burtt

Wall-E broke the box office for its underlying message regarding how we humans treat our world, but also because of its loveable characters! Who can say that they did not fall in love with Wall-E and his darling Eve? Despite his almost-mute character, he was brought to life in a way that made him very easy to love and would be remembered for years to come.

Related Movie Clips:

08Donkey

Movie(s): Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek 3, Shrek Forever After, a Christmas short

First Appearance: Shrek

Voiced by: Eddie Murphy

Shrek’s Donkey is another one of those characters that you just cannot forget! Voiced by the hilarious Eddie Murphy, he added that constant spark of humor that kept the movie’s tone light and exciting, fully encompassing the kind of tone that the film was going for.

Related Movie Clips:

09Cruella de Vil

Movie(s): 101 Dalmatians

First Appearance: 101 Dalmatians

Voiced by: Betty Lou Gerson

When it comes to classic villain animated characters, one cannot forget about the illustrious Cruella de Vil! This character was pure evil in a feminine form! Designed to be the enemy of puppy lovers everywhere all while bringing a little spice into what would have otherwise been a sweet, slice of life film.

Related Movie Clips:

10Boo

Movie(s): Monsters Inc.

First Appearance: Monsters Inc.

Voiced by: Mary Gibbs

Boo from Monsters Inc is one of the most popular animated characters on the big screen! She was loveable, sweet, and perfectly voice acted — bringing on some much-needed cute into the heart-warming story.

Related Movie Clips:

Related Movie Clips:

11Mike Wasowski

Movie(s): Monsters Inc

First Appearance: Monsters Inc

Voiced by: Billy Crystal

Still on the Monster Inc train, we have Mike Wasowski! His refreshing character brought some levity into the story, bringing on some much-needed laughs and just, in general, providing a solid counterpart to Sulley!

Related Movie Clips:

12Toothless

Movie(s): How To Train Your Dragon, How to Train your Dragon 2

First Appearance: How To Train Your Dragon

Voiced by: N/A

A more modern, but no-less loveable animated character that we all know and love is Toothless from ‘How to Train Your Dragon!’ Toothless, much like the almost-mute Wall-E, manages to charm the audience with nary a peep! Instead, everything about his character is portrayed in his emotions and his actions — which only speaks to the talent of the ones who had animated him into being.

Related Movie Clips:

13Chihiro

Movie(s): Spirited Away (2001)

First Appearance: Spirited Away (2001)

Voiced by: Rumi Hiragi, Daveigh Chase

The story of Chihiro from ‘Spirited Away’ is another memorable performance that one cannot easily forget! This character, if you weren’t aware, was also created by Miyazaki (the same creator of ‘Totoro!’) She’s a part of a long line of greatly designed and developed characters whose journey you just can’t look away from.

Related Movie Clips:

14Lumiere

Movie(s): Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

First Appearance: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Voiced by: Jerry Orbach

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a Disney classic! And, when it comes to beloved Disney Animated Characters, it certainly won with its own Lumiere (Voiced by Jerry Orbach!) This vivacious candelabra absolutely steals the show — bringing a little sass and musicality (after all, who cannot remember the ‘Be Our Guest’ track!) into the original inspiration for Belle and the Beast’s love story.

Related Movie Clips:

15Sophie

Movie(s): Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

First Appearance: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Voiced by: Chieko Baisho; Emily Mortimer & Jean Simmons

To wrap up our main list, we have another Miyazaki character in the form of Sophie — from Howl’s Moving Castle! Howl’s Moving Castle is another beautiful classic that you just can’t help but love, and a lot of that is all thanks to its complex and believable heroine, Sophie!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #1: Baloo

Movie(s): The Jungle Book (1967), The Jungle Book 2 (2003)

First Appearance: The Jungle Book (1967)

Voiced by: Phil Harris; John Goodman

For the first of our honorable mentions, we have Baloo from ‘The Jungle Book’! Baloo is soft and cuddly — perfectly loveable while providing sage advice for the main character! His performance in the film was certainly an unforgettable one (worth the repeat viewing!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #2: Maleficent

Movie(s): Sleeping Beauty (1959)

First Appearance: Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Voiced by: Eleanor Audley

Maleficent from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ also deserves her own spot as an outstanding supervillain. One that, much like Cruella de Vil (who we introduced in the main list) inspired her own live-action film — or better yet, films! As Maleficent’s LIVE action form merited a sequel.

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #3: Dumbo

Movie(s): Dumbo (1941)

First Appearance: Dumbo (1941)

Voiced by: N/A

Dumbo joins the cast of cute and cuddly characters that manage to make an impact with little to no words! His amazing animation managed to convey his entire story despite his muteness, speaking to the great talent of his animators!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #4: Coraline

Movie(s): Coraline (2008)

First Appearance: Coraline (2008)

Voiced by: Dakota Fanning

Coraline’s animation is certainly unique, but that’s one of the reasons why she and her film stand out so much! In terms of animated characters, Coraline stands out with her unique design and equally unique story. She’s certainly not a heroine that you should mess with!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #5: Jack Skellington

Movie(s): The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

First Appearance: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Voiced by: Chris Sarandon, Henry Sellick (singing)

Although Jack Skellington’s film, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ may not be as well known as others, those that do know of it speak well of his character! His complex personality gives way for a very interesting tale, one that has captivated many an audience and merited repeat viewings (perfect for the holiday season!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Looking to learn more about some of the best-animated films in recent history? There are plenty of classics that you can see right now. Included the much-beloved films that birthed characters such as Woody, Mickey Mouse, Genie, Donkey, Boo, and so much more!

● If you’re searching for inspiration to make your own animated characters, then this list will work just as well! After all, what better place to source your inspiration from outside of the work of masters?

● There are, of course, many great animated characters that we didn’t include in this list! Including some of the more modern stand-outs. But, there is no denying that these are the characters that people tend to think of when they hear the words ‘animated character!’

Try It Free Try It Free

Childhood crushes and idolization of animated characters were very normal things! Popular animated characters were designed to appeal to our taste — bringing life to great tropes that would keep our interests engaged and excited to see more!

Today, in order to reminisce a little, we’ll be going through some of the more famous animated characters!

Although we initially promised only 15 animated characters, we’ve stepped up our game to include a couple of honorable mentions just to give you even more popular animated characters to reminisce about! We’ve also included some of the movies that these characters appear in (with clips included, even!). So, if you want, you can catch them in action!

01Mickey Mouse

Movie(s): Fantasia (1940), Fantasia 2000 (1999)

First Appearance: Steamboat Willie (1928)

Voiced by: Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, Wayne Allwine

When it comes to admirable animated characters, Disney’s Mickey Mouse is pretty memorable! Even now, you can still seem on the big screen during the previews, whistling an all too familiar tune! He merited the top spot simply for that fame, even though, in all honesty, his time on the big screen had been pretty limited (with his biggest performance having been from Fantasia).

Related Movie Clips:

02Woody

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tom Hanks

We of course also cannot forget Toy Story’s Woody in a discussion of famous animated characters. This cowboy toy comes equipped with a pull-string that just oozes personality (both good and bad), leading up to a very satisfying movie-watching experience as we watch him grow from the selfish toy that he had been in the beginning to the generous, and forgiving toy that he developed into by the fourth movie in the series!

Related Movie Clips:

03Buzz Lightyear

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tim Allen

Of course, if one mentions Woody, one must not forget his best friend, the spacey space cadet, Buzz Lightyear! As far as animated characters go, Toy Story really had it made with their complex and emotionally-superior character development. Buzz Lightyear’s growth from a delusional ‘space-ranger-wannabe’ into a toy was very heartening to watch, and it was played beautifully by the animators and his voice actor, Tim Allen!

Related Movie Clips:

04Dory

Movie(s): Finding Nemo (2003), Finding Dory (2016)

First Appearance: Finding Nemo (2003)

Voiced by: Ellen DeGeneres

Dory was undoubtedly the underdog of the Finding Nemo franchise! This lovable fish, Voiced by the equally loveable Ellen DeGeneres, stole the show and earned herself her own feature film that all the animated movie lovers came to watch in 2016! Her ditzy character made for very amusing segments in what could have otherwise been a very grim story, one that many of the older watchers still come back to this day.

Related Movie Clips:

05Totoro

Movie(s): My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

First Appearance: My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

Voiced by: Hitoshi Takagi

Speaking of cute characters, how can one forget about Totoro! Despite having been written in a different language, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ has managed to burrow its way into the hearts of many a movie watcher. And of course, this is all things to the loveable animated character, Totoro — who is cuddly, gentle, and peaceful!

Related Movie Clips:

06Genie

Movie(s): Aladdin (1992), The Return of Jafar (1994), Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

First Appearance: Aladdin (1992)

Voiced by: Robin Williams

When talking about animated characters, one must also not forget the phenomenal performance of Genie from the Aladdin franchise! Voiced by Robin Williams, Genie was brought to life in a way that changed the industry for good, bringing an influx of more lively voice acting in the future!

If you’re the type to want to make your animated character, taking inspiration from Robin William’s Genie would surely not lead you astray! In fact, you can get started on it today, if you wanted! All you have to do is pick up a good mic and a professional video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Pro that can help you in your quest to bring your characters to life!

Related Movie Clips:

07Wall-E

Movie(s): Wall-E (2008)

First Appearance: Cameo in Cars (2006)

Voiced by: Ben Burtt

Wall-E broke the box office for its underlying message regarding how we humans treat our world, but also because of its loveable characters! Who can say that they did not fall in love with Wall-E and his darling Eve? Despite his almost-mute character, he was brought to life in a way that made him very easy to love and would be remembered for years to come.

Related Movie Clips:

08Donkey

Movie(s): Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek 3, Shrek Forever After, a Christmas short

First Appearance: Shrek

Voiced by: Eddie Murphy

Shrek’s Donkey is another one of those characters that you just cannot forget! Voiced by the hilarious Eddie Murphy, he added that constant spark of humor that kept the movie’s tone light and exciting, fully encompassing the kind of tone that the film was going for.

Related Movie Clips:

09Cruella de Vil

Movie(s): 101 Dalmatians

First Appearance: 101 Dalmatians

Voiced by: Betty Lou Gerson

When it comes to classic villain animated characters, one cannot forget about the illustrious Cruella de Vil! This character was pure evil in a feminine form! Designed to be the enemy of puppy lovers everywhere all while bringing a little spice into what would have otherwise been a sweet, slice of life film.

Related Movie Clips:

10Boo

Movie(s): Monsters Inc.

First Appearance: Monsters Inc.

Voiced by: Mary Gibbs

Boo from Monsters Inc is one of the most popular animated characters on the big screen! She was loveable, sweet, and perfectly voice acted — bringing on some much-needed cute into the heart-warming story.

Related Movie Clips:

Related Movie Clips:

11Mike Wasowski

Movie(s): Monsters Inc

First Appearance: Monsters Inc

Voiced by: Billy Crystal

Still on the Monster Inc train, we have Mike Wasowski! His refreshing character brought some levity into the story, bringing on some much-needed laughs and just, in general, providing a solid counterpart to Sulley!

Related Movie Clips:

12Toothless

Movie(s): How To Train Your Dragon, How to Train your Dragon 2

First Appearance: How To Train Your Dragon

Voiced by: N/A

A more modern, but no-less loveable animated character that we all know and love is Toothless from ‘How to Train Your Dragon!’ Toothless, much like the almost-mute Wall-E, manages to charm the audience with nary a peep! Instead, everything about his character is portrayed in his emotions and his actions — which only speaks to the talent of the ones who had animated him into being.

Related Movie Clips:

13Chihiro

Movie(s): Spirited Away (2001)

First Appearance: Spirited Away (2001)

Voiced by: Rumi Hiragi, Daveigh Chase

The story of Chihiro from ‘Spirited Away’ is another memorable performance that one cannot easily forget! This character, if you weren’t aware, was also created by Miyazaki (the same creator of ‘Totoro!’) She’s a part of a long line of greatly designed and developed characters whose journey you just can’t look away from.

Related Movie Clips:

14Lumiere

Movie(s): Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

First Appearance: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Voiced by: Jerry Orbach

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a Disney classic! And, when it comes to beloved Disney Animated Characters, it certainly won with its own Lumiere (Voiced by Jerry Orbach!) This vivacious candelabra absolutely steals the show — bringing a little sass and musicality (after all, who cannot remember the ‘Be Our Guest’ track!) into the original inspiration for Belle and the Beast’s love story.

Related Movie Clips:

15Sophie

Movie(s): Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

First Appearance: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Voiced by: Chieko Baisho; Emily Mortimer & Jean Simmons

To wrap up our main list, we have another Miyazaki character in the form of Sophie — from Howl’s Moving Castle! Howl’s Moving Castle is another beautiful classic that you just can’t help but love, and a lot of that is all thanks to its complex and believable heroine, Sophie!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #1: Baloo

Movie(s): The Jungle Book (1967), The Jungle Book 2 (2003)

First Appearance: The Jungle Book (1967)

Voiced by: Phil Harris; John Goodman

For the first of our honorable mentions, we have Baloo from ‘The Jungle Book’! Baloo is soft and cuddly — perfectly loveable while providing sage advice for the main character! His performance in the film was certainly an unforgettable one (worth the repeat viewing!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #2: Maleficent

Movie(s): Sleeping Beauty (1959)

First Appearance: Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Voiced by: Eleanor Audley

Maleficent from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ also deserves her own spot as an outstanding supervillain. One that, much like Cruella de Vil (who we introduced in the main list) inspired her own live-action film — or better yet, films! As Maleficent’s LIVE action form merited a sequel.

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #3: Dumbo

Movie(s): Dumbo (1941)

First Appearance: Dumbo (1941)

Voiced by: N/A

Dumbo joins the cast of cute and cuddly characters that manage to make an impact with little to no words! His amazing animation managed to convey his entire story despite his muteness, speaking to the great talent of his animators!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #4: Coraline

Movie(s): Coraline (2008)

First Appearance: Coraline (2008)

Voiced by: Dakota Fanning

Coraline’s animation is certainly unique, but that’s one of the reasons why she and her film stand out so much! In terms of animated characters, Coraline stands out with her unique design and equally unique story. She’s certainly not a heroine that you should mess with!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #5: Jack Skellington

Movie(s): The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

First Appearance: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Voiced by: Chris Sarandon, Henry Sellick (singing)

Although Jack Skellington’s film, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ may not be as well known as others, those that do know of it speak well of his character! His complex personality gives way for a very interesting tale, one that has captivated many an audience and merited repeat viewings (perfect for the holiday season!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Looking to learn more about some of the best-animated films in recent history? There are plenty of classics that you can see right now. Included the much-beloved films that birthed characters such as Woody, Mickey Mouse, Genie, Donkey, Boo, and so much more!

● If you’re searching for inspiration to make your own animated characters, then this list will work just as well! After all, what better place to source your inspiration from outside of the work of masters?

● There are, of course, many great animated characters that we didn’t include in this list! Including some of the more modern stand-outs. But, there is no denying that these are the characters that people tend to think of when they hear the words ‘animated character!’

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Childhood crushes and idolization of animated characters were very normal things! Popular animated characters were designed to appeal to our taste — bringing life to great tropes that would keep our interests engaged and excited to see more!

Today, in order to reminisce a little, we’ll be going through some of the more famous animated characters!

Although we initially promised only 15 animated characters, we’ve stepped up our game to include a couple of honorable mentions just to give you even more popular animated characters to reminisce about! We’ve also included some of the movies that these characters appear in (with clips included, even!). So, if you want, you can catch them in action!

01Mickey Mouse

Movie(s): Fantasia (1940), Fantasia 2000 (1999)

First Appearance: Steamboat Willie (1928)

Voiced by: Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, Wayne Allwine

When it comes to admirable animated characters, Disney’s Mickey Mouse is pretty memorable! Even now, you can still seem on the big screen during the previews, whistling an all too familiar tune! He merited the top spot simply for that fame, even though, in all honesty, his time on the big screen had been pretty limited (with his biggest performance having been from Fantasia).

Related Movie Clips:

02Woody

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tom Hanks

We of course also cannot forget Toy Story’s Woody in a discussion of famous animated characters. This cowboy toy comes equipped with a pull-string that just oozes personality (both good and bad), leading up to a very satisfying movie-watching experience as we watch him grow from the selfish toy that he had been in the beginning to the generous, and forgiving toy that he developed into by the fourth movie in the series!

Related Movie Clips:

03Buzz Lightyear

Movie(s): Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019)

First Appearance: Toy Story (1995)

Voiced by: Tim Allen

Of course, if one mentions Woody, one must not forget his best friend, the spacey space cadet, Buzz Lightyear! As far as animated characters go, Toy Story really had it made with their complex and emotionally-superior character development. Buzz Lightyear’s growth from a delusional ‘space-ranger-wannabe’ into a toy was very heartening to watch, and it was played beautifully by the animators and his voice actor, Tim Allen!

Related Movie Clips:

04Dory

Movie(s): Finding Nemo (2003), Finding Dory (2016)

First Appearance: Finding Nemo (2003)

Voiced by: Ellen DeGeneres

Dory was undoubtedly the underdog of the Finding Nemo franchise! This lovable fish, Voiced by the equally loveable Ellen DeGeneres, stole the show and earned herself her own feature film that all the animated movie lovers came to watch in 2016! Her ditzy character made for very amusing segments in what could have otherwise been a very grim story, one that many of the older watchers still come back to this day.

Related Movie Clips:

05Totoro

Movie(s): My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

First Appearance: My Neighbour Totoro (1988)

Voiced by: Hitoshi Takagi

Speaking of cute characters, how can one forget about Totoro! Despite having been written in a different language, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ has managed to burrow its way into the hearts of many a movie watcher. And of course, this is all things to the loveable animated character, Totoro — who is cuddly, gentle, and peaceful!

Related Movie Clips:

06Genie

Movie(s): Aladdin (1992), The Return of Jafar (1994), Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

First Appearance: Aladdin (1992)

Voiced by: Robin Williams

When talking about animated characters, one must also not forget the phenomenal performance of Genie from the Aladdin franchise! Voiced by Robin Williams, Genie was brought to life in a way that changed the industry for good, bringing an influx of more lively voice acting in the future!

If you’re the type to want to make your animated character, taking inspiration from Robin William’s Genie would surely not lead you astray! In fact, you can get started on it today, if you wanted! All you have to do is pick up a good mic and a professional video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Pro that can help you in your quest to bring your characters to life!

Related Movie Clips:

07Wall-E

Movie(s): Wall-E (2008)

First Appearance: Cameo in Cars (2006)

Voiced by: Ben Burtt

Wall-E broke the box office for its underlying message regarding how we humans treat our world, but also because of its loveable characters! Who can say that they did not fall in love with Wall-E and his darling Eve? Despite his almost-mute character, he was brought to life in a way that made him very easy to love and would be remembered for years to come.

Related Movie Clips:

08Donkey

Movie(s): Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek 3, Shrek Forever After, a Christmas short

First Appearance: Shrek

Voiced by: Eddie Murphy

Shrek’s Donkey is another one of those characters that you just cannot forget! Voiced by the hilarious Eddie Murphy, he added that constant spark of humor that kept the movie’s tone light and exciting, fully encompassing the kind of tone that the film was going for.

Related Movie Clips:

09Cruella de Vil

Movie(s): 101 Dalmatians

First Appearance: 101 Dalmatians

Voiced by: Betty Lou Gerson

When it comes to classic villain animated characters, one cannot forget about the illustrious Cruella de Vil! This character was pure evil in a feminine form! Designed to be the enemy of puppy lovers everywhere all while bringing a little spice into what would have otherwise been a sweet, slice of life film.

Related Movie Clips:

10Boo

Movie(s): Monsters Inc.

First Appearance: Monsters Inc.

Voiced by: Mary Gibbs

Boo from Monsters Inc is one of the most popular animated characters on the big screen! She was loveable, sweet, and perfectly voice acted — bringing on some much-needed cute into the heart-warming story.

Related Movie Clips:

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11Mike Wasowski

Movie(s): Monsters Inc

First Appearance: Monsters Inc

Voiced by: Billy Crystal

Still on the Monster Inc train, we have Mike Wasowski! His refreshing character brought some levity into the story, bringing on some much-needed laughs and just, in general, providing a solid counterpart to Sulley!

Related Movie Clips:

12Toothless

Movie(s): How To Train Your Dragon, How to Train your Dragon 2

First Appearance: How To Train Your Dragon

Voiced by: N/A

A more modern, but no-less loveable animated character that we all know and love is Toothless from ‘How to Train Your Dragon!’ Toothless, much like the almost-mute Wall-E, manages to charm the audience with nary a peep! Instead, everything about his character is portrayed in his emotions and his actions — which only speaks to the talent of the ones who had animated him into being.

Related Movie Clips:

13Chihiro

Movie(s): Spirited Away (2001)

First Appearance: Spirited Away (2001)

Voiced by: Rumi Hiragi, Daveigh Chase

The story of Chihiro from ‘Spirited Away’ is another memorable performance that one cannot easily forget! This character, if you weren’t aware, was also created by Miyazaki (the same creator of ‘Totoro!’) She’s a part of a long line of greatly designed and developed characters whose journey you just can’t look away from.

Related Movie Clips:

14Lumiere

Movie(s): Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

First Appearance: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Voiced by: Jerry Orbach

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a Disney classic! And, when it comes to beloved Disney Animated Characters, it certainly won with its own Lumiere (Voiced by Jerry Orbach!) This vivacious candelabra absolutely steals the show — bringing a little sass and musicality (after all, who cannot remember the ‘Be Our Guest’ track!) into the original inspiration for Belle and the Beast’s love story.

Related Movie Clips:

15Sophie

Movie(s): Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

First Appearance: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Voiced by: Chieko Baisho; Emily Mortimer & Jean Simmons

To wrap up our main list, we have another Miyazaki character in the form of Sophie — from Howl’s Moving Castle! Howl’s Moving Castle is another beautiful classic that you just can’t help but love, and a lot of that is all thanks to its complex and believable heroine, Sophie!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #1: Baloo

Movie(s): The Jungle Book (1967), The Jungle Book 2 (2003)

First Appearance: The Jungle Book (1967)

Voiced by: Phil Harris; John Goodman

For the first of our honorable mentions, we have Baloo from ‘The Jungle Book’! Baloo is soft and cuddly — perfectly loveable while providing sage advice for the main character! His performance in the film was certainly an unforgettable one (worth the repeat viewing!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #2: Maleficent

Movie(s): Sleeping Beauty (1959)

First Appearance: Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Voiced by: Eleanor Audley

Maleficent from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ also deserves her own spot as an outstanding supervillain. One that, much like Cruella de Vil (who we introduced in the main list) inspired her own live-action film — or better yet, films! As Maleficent’s LIVE action form merited a sequel.

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #3: Dumbo

Movie(s): Dumbo (1941)

First Appearance: Dumbo (1941)

Voiced by: N/A

Dumbo joins the cast of cute and cuddly characters that manage to make an impact with little to no words! His amazing animation managed to convey his entire story despite his muteness, speaking to the great talent of his animators!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #4: Coraline

Movie(s): Coraline (2008)

First Appearance: Coraline (2008)

Voiced by: Dakota Fanning

Coraline’s animation is certainly unique, but that’s one of the reasons why she and her film stand out so much! In terms of animated characters, Coraline stands out with her unique design and equally unique story. She’s certainly not a heroine that you should mess with!

Related Movie Clips:

● Honorable Mention #5: Jack Skellington

Movie(s): The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

First Appearance: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Voiced by: Chris Sarandon, Henry Sellick (singing)

Although Jack Skellington’s film, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ may not be as well known as others, those that do know of it speak well of his character! His complex personality gives way for a very interesting tale, one that has captivated many an audience and merited repeat viewings (perfect for the holiday season!)

Related Movie Clips:

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Looking to learn more about some of the best-animated films in recent history? There are plenty of classics that you can see right now. Included the much-beloved films that birthed characters such as Woody, Mickey Mouse, Genie, Donkey, Boo, and so much more!

● If you’re searching for inspiration to make your own animated characters, then this list will work just as well! After all, what better place to source your inspiration from outside of the work of masters?

● There are, of course, many great animated characters that we didn’t include in this list! Including some of the more modern stand-outs. But, there is no denying that these are the characters that people tend to think of when they hear the words ‘animated character!’

Top 10 3D Text Animation Templates

Top 10 3D Text Animation Templates

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“Where is everyone getting their 3D Text Animation templates?”

To answer this request, we’ve compiled a guide that not only teaches you how to create things like 3D Spinning Text (After Effects) but also gives you an idea of where you can find the kind of resources (i.e., 3D Text Animation templates and presets) that you need to get a head start on your projects.

In this article

01 [Top 10 3D Text Animation Templates ](#Part 1)

02 [How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?](#Part 2)

03 [The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates](#Part 3)

04 [Secrets to Learning More Animation Tactics](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s 3D Text Animation?

Before anything else, let’s talk about text animation. Specifically, 3D Text Animation. The text that you’re reading now, is 2D Text. It’s static, and it lacks depth. It’s just letters on a screen. Meanwhile, 3D Text is usually built for motion, and thus, it has volume and depth — it’s almost tangible. Here’s what that looks like:

As you can see, even without actually moving, in the text shown in the image above, the potential for motion is there — it looks alive.

Now, you’ll see 3D text like this often in movies or promotions. Usually in the form of extravagant title cards or 3D text logo animation. They’re eye-catching, and because they’re 3D, you can play with them as much as you want to really add drama to your creations.

Part 2 How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?

As promised, this next section will teach you how to create 3D Text Animation in Adobe After Effects, which is a VFX and motion graphics software used by many animators to bring life to their text. You’ll notice that the following tutorial is really more about introducing the tools that you can use in order to create 3D Text Animation:

01Step 1. Add Your Text

The first thing that you have to do, of course, is to add your text! To do this, go to the ‘Tools’ panel, select the Type tool, and then select the ‘Composition’ panel. The composition is where you type your text!

With After Effects, you also have the following options:

● Change Text Font

● Adjust Text Size

● Adjust Text Color

● Shift Justification (Left, Middle, right)

And so on! Once you’re done with your text composition, it will be generated by After Effects into a layer that you can adjust as needed in the next steps.

01Step 2. Use Animation Presets

With your text now in a layer that you can add animations to… you’ve practically done a third of the job! Or even more than that if you decide to use the animation presets that are provided by After Effects.

These can be found by selecting ‘Browse Presets…’ on the ‘Animation’ tab (shown in the image below.) All you need to apply them is to drag and drop them onto your text layer.

Note: The first keyframe of this built-in text animation will be applied at the location of the Current Time Indicator (CTI), so make sure that you’ve adjusted that accordingly.

01Step 3. Per-Character Animation

If you’d like to personalize your text animation, After Effects does also give you the option to animate per character (or, per letter, in this case.)

This will give you more control over how you decided to animate your text. Of course, it does mean that it is slightly more complicated as well.

● To animate text per layer, select ‘animate’ on that layer and choose a parameter to start working on animations for.

● You’ll be able to previous (or scrub) through your animations in order to see if they are doing what you need them to do.

● You can also remove applied parameters in order to re-work your animation.

01Step 4. Add Graphic Elements to Text

If you really want to make your 3D Animation Text pop, Adobe After Effects also offers the tools needed to add Graphic Elements to your composition — which can be found at the top-most toolbar!

Part 3 The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates

Now, as promised, we’re also going to be introducing a couple of 3D text animation templates that you can try out for your own projects! Each template will have a link that you can go to in order to see what it looks like, as well as an explanation on how you can use it for your projects in the future!

01Real 3D Light Bulb Kit

The first Text Animation Template on our list is the “Logo Light Bulb” 3D Animation from Envato Elements. This one literally glows people! Making it perfect for a quirky, and yet still very impressive Title Card or Logo. Its design is very realistic, and you can also control how it flickers! For example, turning the bulbs on certain characters first, or turning them all off at once in the end.

023D Text Reveal

This next 3D Animation template is also from Envato Market. And, just like the first, it makes for quite the dramatic Title Card or Logo. With this template, your Text can literally zoom in to view while looking its best and sparkiest in High-Chrome.

033D Metallic Text Animation

Our next pick, the 3D Metallic text animation is another great one for those who are looking for something flashy — something that gives off the impression of being impressive right from the gate. Compared to the previous text animation template, this one has a more rugged kind of appearance. Perfect for those looking to promote something more fun rather than professional.

043D Text Box Animation Pack

The next one is a little less ‘impressive’ — in the sense that it isn’t as in your face as the other 3D animation templates that we’ve introduced thus far. And that’s exactly why the 3D Text Box Animation Pack deserves to be on this list! Its 3D spinning text (after effects) elements are very usable — in that it can work for a variety of individuals and styles. It has a more professional look as well. Making it perfect for corporations.

053D Text & Logo Boxes

This next one, the 3D Text & Logo Boxes pack is particularly perfect for 3D logos. The pack gives you several options for box size as well as text parameters. So, you can design your animated 3D Logo however you want and use it for future projects to give them even more dimension than before.

06The Light Bulb Kit

Our next pick, which is the ‘Light Bulb Kit’ also from Envato, is very similar to the first item on our list — in that it features text lit up by lightbulbs. However, it lends an extra bit of photo-realism to it. Less sparkle and more grain — which may exactly be what you want for your new title card or logo.

073D Text Templates

The 3D Text Templates is a very bright and pop-y template that is perfect for creating eye-catching promotions and advertisements. It’s very simple to use, which, again, maybe exactly what you want. Literally, the template will ask you to choose your own text and change the colors to suit that of your own brand, then you’re done!

083D Text Shapes Logo Reveal

The ‘3D Text Shapes Logo Reveal’ template is a pack of 3D text animations that you can use in order to add a little spin to your logo reveals (quite literally, in some cases!) It has a lot of personality to it, and a certain tech-y or science-y feel that would make it perfect for anyone looking for something more technical.

09Bold Titles

The ‘Bold Titles’ template is very loud and proud. But it has a bit of a retro-vibe to it as well. Making it stand out from some of the more minimalistic modern text animation styles that you see these days.

1010. Wave 3D Logo & Text

Looking for something simple and professional? Then the ‘Wave 3D Logo & Text’ template may just be the one for you. We put it last on this list, but it’s actually quite a strong contender. One that just about anyone (for just about any type of project they’re working on), should be able to get some use out of.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● 3D Text Animation is the practice of bringing text to life! It gives dimension, depth, and, even, movement into what are usually very static properties!

● You see a lot of 3D Text Animation in big pictures these days. And you can start creating your own with the use of Adobe After Effects — a VFX and Motion Graphics Software that a lot of professionals use for their own text animation.

● Of course, if you don’t have the kind of time to create your own 3D Text Animations from scratch, you can always use templates instead! There are hundreds (if not thousands) of them available out there. It should be simple enough to find one that fits the kind of vibe you’re looking for.

● SECRET TIP! If you’re looking for an all-in-one kind of solution, you might want to consider Filmora Pro. It’s a video editor, first and foremost, but that’s not all it is — you can be using it today to start creating your own 3D Text Animations!

Try It Free Try It Free

“Where is everyone getting their 3D Text Animation templates?”

To answer this request, we’ve compiled a guide that not only teaches you how to create things like 3D Spinning Text (After Effects) but also gives you an idea of where you can find the kind of resources (i.e., 3D Text Animation templates and presets) that you need to get a head start on your projects.

In this article

01 [Top 10 3D Text Animation Templates ](#Part 1)

02 [How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?](#Part 2)

03 [The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates](#Part 3)

04 [Secrets to Learning More Animation Tactics](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s 3D Text Animation?

Before anything else, let’s talk about text animation. Specifically, 3D Text Animation. The text that you’re reading now, is 2D Text. It’s static, and it lacks depth. It’s just letters on a screen. Meanwhile, 3D Text is usually built for motion, and thus, it has volume and depth — it’s almost tangible. Here’s what that looks like:

As you can see, even without actually moving, in the text shown in the image above, the potential for motion is there — it looks alive.

Now, you’ll see 3D text like this often in movies or promotions. Usually in the form of extravagant title cards or 3D text logo animation. They’re eye-catching, and because they’re 3D, you can play with them as much as you want to really add drama to your creations.

Part 2 How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?

As promised, this next section will teach you how to create 3D Text Animation in Adobe After Effects, which is a VFX and motion graphics software used by many animators to bring life to their text. You’ll notice that the following tutorial is really more about introducing the tools that you can use in order to create 3D Text Animation:

01Step 1. Add Your Text

The first thing that you have to do, of course, is to add your text! To do this, go to the ‘Tools’ panel, select the Type tool, and then select the ‘Composition’ panel. The composition is where you type your text!

With After Effects, you also have the following options:

● Change Text Font

● Adjust Text Size

● Adjust Text Color

● Shift Justification (Left, Middle, right)

And so on! Once you’re done with your text composition, it will be generated by After Effects into a layer that you can adjust as needed in the next steps.

01Step 2. Use Animation Presets

With your text now in a layer that you can add animations to… you’ve practically done a third of the job! Or even more than that if you decide to use the animation presets that are provided by After Effects.

These can be found by selecting ‘Browse Presets…’ on the ‘Animation’ tab (shown in the image below.) All you need to apply them is to drag and drop them onto your text layer.

Note: The first keyframe of this built-in text animation will be applied at the location of the Current Time Indicator (CTI), so make sure that you’ve adjusted that accordingly.

01Step 3. Per-Character Animation

If you’d like to personalize your text animation, After Effects does also give you the option to animate per character (or, per letter, in this case.)

This will give you more control over how you decided to animate your text. Of course, it does mean that it is slightly more complicated as well.

● To animate text per layer, select ‘animate’ on that layer and choose a parameter to start working on animations for.

● You’ll be able to previous (or scrub) through your animations in order to see if they are doing what you need them to do.

● You can also remove applied parameters in order to re-work your animation.

01Step 4. Add Graphic Elements to Text

If you really want to make your 3D Animation Text pop, Adobe After Effects also offers the tools needed to add Graphic Elements to your composition — which can be found at the top-most toolbar!

Part 3 The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates

Now, as promised, we’re also going to be introducing a couple of 3D text animation templates that you can try out for your own projects! Each template will have a link that you can go to in order to see what it looks like, as well as an explanation on how you can use it for your projects in the future!

01Real 3D Light Bulb Kit

The first Text Animation Template on our list is the “Logo Light Bulb” 3D Animation from Envato Elements. This one literally glows people! Making it perfect for a quirky, and yet still very impressive Title Card or Logo. Its design is very realistic, and you can also control how it flickers! For example, turning the bulbs on certain characters first, or turning them all off at once in the end.

023D Text Reveal

This next 3D Animation template is also from Envato Market. And, just like the first, it makes for quite the dramatic Title Card or Logo. With this template, your Text can literally zoom in to view while looking its best and sparkiest in High-Chrome.

033D Metallic Text Animation

Our next pick, the 3D Metallic text animation is another great one for those who are looking for something flashy — something that gives off the impression of being impressive right from the gate. Compared to the previous text animation template, this one has a more rugged kind of appearance. Perfect for those looking to promote something more fun rather than professional.

043D Text Box Animation Pack

The next one is a little less ‘impressive’ — in the sense that it isn’t as in your face as the other 3D animation templates that we’ve introduced thus far. And that’s exactly why the 3D Text Box Animation Pack deserves to be on this list! Its 3D spinning text (after effects) elements are very usable — in that it can work for a variety of individuals and styles. It has a more professional look as well. Making it perfect for corporations.

053D Text & Logo Boxes

This next one, the 3D Text & Logo Boxes pack is particularly perfect for 3D logos. The pack gives you several options for box size as well as text parameters. So, you can design your animated 3D Logo however you want and use it for future projects to give them even more dimension than before.

06The Light Bulb Kit

Our next pick, which is the ‘Light Bulb Kit’ also from Envato, is very similar to the first item on our list — in that it features text lit up by lightbulbs. However, it lends an extra bit of photo-realism to it. Less sparkle and more grain — which may exactly be what you want for your new title card or logo.

073D Text Templates

The 3D Text Templates is a very bright and pop-y template that is perfect for creating eye-catching promotions and advertisements. It’s very simple to use, which, again, maybe exactly what you want. Literally, the template will ask you to choose your own text and change the colors to suit that of your own brand, then you’re done!

083D Text Shapes Logo Reveal

The ‘3D Text Shapes Logo Reveal’ template is a pack of 3D text animations that you can use in order to add a little spin to your logo reveals (quite literally, in some cases!) It has a lot of personality to it, and a certain tech-y or science-y feel that would make it perfect for anyone looking for something more technical.

09Bold Titles

The ‘Bold Titles’ template is very loud and proud. But it has a bit of a retro-vibe to it as well. Making it stand out from some of the more minimalistic modern text animation styles that you see these days.

1010. Wave 3D Logo & Text

Looking for something simple and professional? Then the ‘Wave 3D Logo & Text’ template may just be the one for you. We put it last on this list, but it’s actually quite a strong contender. One that just about anyone (for just about any type of project they’re working on), should be able to get some use out of.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● 3D Text Animation is the practice of bringing text to life! It gives dimension, depth, and, even, movement into what are usually very static properties!

● You see a lot of 3D Text Animation in big pictures these days. And you can start creating your own with the use of Adobe After Effects — a VFX and Motion Graphics Software that a lot of professionals use for their own text animation.

● Of course, if you don’t have the kind of time to create your own 3D Text Animations from scratch, you can always use templates instead! There are hundreds (if not thousands) of them available out there. It should be simple enough to find one that fits the kind of vibe you’re looking for.

● SECRET TIP! If you’re looking for an all-in-one kind of solution, you might want to consider Filmora Pro. It’s a video editor, first and foremost, but that’s not all it is — you can be using it today to start creating your own 3D Text Animations!

Try It Free Try It Free

“Where is everyone getting their 3D Text Animation templates?”

To answer this request, we’ve compiled a guide that not only teaches you how to create things like 3D Spinning Text (After Effects) but also gives you an idea of where you can find the kind of resources (i.e., 3D Text Animation templates and presets) that you need to get a head start on your projects.

In this article

01 [Top 10 3D Text Animation Templates ](#Part 1)

02 [How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?](#Part 2)

03 [The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates](#Part 3)

04 [Secrets to Learning More Animation Tactics](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s 3D Text Animation?

Before anything else, let’s talk about text animation. Specifically, 3D Text Animation. The text that you’re reading now, is 2D Text. It’s static, and it lacks depth. It’s just letters on a screen. Meanwhile, 3D Text is usually built for motion, and thus, it has volume and depth — it’s almost tangible. Here’s what that looks like:

As you can see, even without actually moving, in the text shown in the image above, the potential for motion is there — it looks alive.

Now, you’ll see 3D text like this often in movies or promotions. Usually in the form of extravagant title cards or 3D text logo animation. They’re eye-catching, and because they’re 3D, you can play with them as much as you want to really add drama to your creations.

Part 2 How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?

As promised, this next section will teach you how to create 3D Text Animation in Adobe After Effects, which is a VFX and motion graphics software used by many animators to bring life to their text. You’ll notice that the following tutorial is really more about introducing the tools that you can use in order to create 3D Text Animation:

01Step 1. Add Your Text

The first thing that you have to do, of course, is to add your text! To do this, go to the ‘Tools’ panel, select the Type tool, and then select the ‘Composition’ panel. The composition is where you type your text!

With After Effects, you also have the following options:

● Change Text Font

● Adjust Text Size

● Adjust Text Color

● Shift Justification (Left, Middle, right)

And so on! Once you’re done with your text composition, it will be generated by After Effects into a layer that you can adjust as needed in the next steps.

01Step 2. Use Animation Presets

With your text now in a layer that you can add animations to… you’ve practically done a third of the job! Or even more than that if you decide to use the animation presets that are provided by After Effects.

These can be found by selecting ‘Browse Presets…’ on the ‘Animation’ tab (shown in the image below.) All you need to apply them is to drag and drop them onto your text layer.

Note: The first keyframe of this built-in text animation will be applied at the location of the Current Time Indicator (CTI), so make sure that you’ve adjusted that accordingly.

01Step 3. Per-Character Animation

If you’d like to personalize your text animation, After Effects does also give you the option to animate per character (or, per letter, in this case.)

This will give you more control over how you decided to animate your text. Of course, it does mean that it is slightly more complicated as well.

● To animate text per layer, select ‘animate’ on that layer and choose a parameter to start working on animations for.

● You’ll be able to previous (or scrub) through your animations in order to see if they are doing what you need them to do.

● You can also remove applied parameters in order to re-work your animation.

01Step 4. Add Graphic Elements to Text

If you really want to make your 3D Animation Text pop, Adobe After Effects also offers the tools needed to add Graphic Elements to your composition — which can be found at the top-most toolbar!

Part 3 The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates

Now, as promised, we’re also going to be introducing a couple of 3D text animation templates that you can try out for your own projects! Each template will have a link that you can go to in order to see what it looks like, as well as an explanation on how you can use it for your projects in the future!

01Real 3D Light Bulb Kit

The first Text Animation Template on our list is the “Logo Light Bulb” 3D Animation from Envato Elements. This one literally glows people! Making it perfect for a quirky, and yet still very impressive Title Card or Logo. Its design is very realistic, and you can also control how it flickers! For example, turning the bulbs on certain characters first, or turning them all off at once in the end.

023D Text Reveal

This next 3D Animation template is also from Envato Market. And, just like the first, it makes for quite the dramatic Title Card or Logo. With this template, your Text can literally zoom in to view while looking its best and sparkiest in High-Chrome.

033D Metallic Text Animation

Our next pick, the 3D Metallic text animation is another great one for those who are looking for something flashy — something that gives off the impression of being impressive right from the gate. Compared to the previous text animation template, this one has a more rugged kind of appearance. Perfect for those looking to promote something more fun rather than professional.

043D Text Box Animation Pack

The next one is a little less ‘impressive’ — in the sense that it isn’t as in your face as the other 3D animation templates that we’ve introduced thus far. And that’s exactly why the 3D Text Box Animation Pack deserves to be on this list! Its 3D spinning text (after effects) elements are very usable — in that it can work for a variety of individuals and styles. It has a more professional look as well. Making it perfect for corporations.

053D Text & Logo Boxes

This next one, the 3D Text & Logo Boxes pack is particularly perfect for 3D logos. The pack gives you several options for box size as well as text parameters. So, you can design your animated 3D Logo however you want and use it for future projects to give them even more dimension than before.

06The Light Bulb Kit

Our next pick, which is the ‘Light Bulb Kit’ also from Envato, is very similar to the first item on our list — in that it features text lit up by lightbulbs. However, it lends an extra bit of photo-realism to it. Less sparkle and more grain — which may exactly be what you want for your new title card or logo.

073D Text Templates

The 3D Text Templates is a very bright and pop-y template that is perfect for creating eye-catching promotions and advertisements. It’s very simple to use, which, again, maybe exactly what you want. Literally, the template will ask you to choose your own text and change the colors to suit that of your own brand, then you’re done!

083D Text Shapes Logo Reveal

The ‘3D Text Shapes Logo Reveal’ template is a pack of 3D text animations that you can use in order to add a little spin to your logo reveals (quite literally, in some cases!) It has a lot of personality to it, and a certain tech-y or science-y feel that would make it perfect for anyone looking for something more technical.

09Bold Titles

The ‘Bold Titles’ template is very loud and proud. But it has a bit of a retro-vibe to it as well. Making it stand out from some of the more minimalistic modern text animation styles that you see these days.

1010. Wave 3D Logo & Text

Looking for something simple and professional? Then the ‘Wave 3D Logo & Text’ template may just be the one for you. We put it last on this list, but it’s actually quite a strong contender. One that just about anyone (for just about any type of project they’re working on), should be able to get some use out of.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● 3D Text Animation is the practice of bringing text to life! It gives dimension, depth, and, even, movement into what are usually very static properties!

● You see a lot of 3D Text Animation in big pictures these days. And you can start creating your own with the use of Adobe After Effects — a VFX and Motion Graphics Software that a lot of professionals use for their own text animation.

● Of course, if you don’t have the kind of time to create your own 3D Text Animations from scratch, you can always use templates instead! There are hundreds (if not thousands) of them available out there. It should be simple enough to find one that fits the kind of vibe you’re looking for.

● SECRET TIP! If you’re looking for an all-in-one kind of solution, you might want to consider Filmora Pro. It’s a video editor, first and foremost, but that’s not all it is — you can be using it today to start creating your own 3D Text Animations!

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“Where is everyone getting their 3D Text Animation templates?”

To answer this request, we’ve compiled a guide that not only teaches you how to create things like 3D Spinning Text (After Effects) but also gives you an idea of where you can find the kind of resources (i.e., 3D Text Animation templates and presets) that you need to get a head start on your projects.

In this article

01 [Top 10 3D Text Animation Templates ](#Part 1)

02 [How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?](#Part 2)

03 [The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates](#Part 3)

04 [Secrets to Learning More Animation Tactics](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s 3D Text Animation?

Before anything else, let’s talk about text animation. Specifically, 3D Text Animation. The text that you’re reading now, is 2D Text. It’s static, and it lacks depth. It’s just letters on a screen. Meanwhile, 3D Text is usually built for motion, and thus, it has volume and depth — it’s almost tangible. Here’s what that looks like:

As you can see, even without actually moving, in the text shown in the image above, the potential for motion is there — it looks alive.

Now, you’ll see 3D text like this often in movies or promotions. Usually in the form of extravagant title cards or 3D text logo animation. They’re eye-catching, and because they’re 3D, you can play with them as much as you want to really add drama to your creations.

Part 2 How Do I Make 3D Text in After Effects?

As promised, this next section will teach you how to create 3D Text Animation in Adobe After Effects, which is a VFX and motion graphics software used by many animators to bring life to their text. You’ll notice that the following tutorial is really more about introducing the tools that you can use in order to create 3D Text Animation:

01Step 1. Add Your Text

The first thing that you have to do, of course, is to add your text! To do this, go to the ‘Tools’ panel, select the Type tool, and then select the ‘Composition’ panel. The composition is where you type your text!

With After Effects, you also have the following options:

● Change Text Font

● Adjust Text Size

● Adjust Text Color

● Shift Justification (Left, Middle, right)

And so on! Once you’re done with your text composition, it will be generated by After Effects into a layer that you can adjust as needed in the next steps.

01Step 2. Use Animation Presets

With your text now in a layer that you can add animations to… you’ve practically done a third of the job! Or even more than that if you decide to use the animation presets that are provided by After Effects.

These can be found by selecting ‘Browse Presets…’ on the ‘Animation’ tab (shown in the image below.) All you need to apply them is to drag and drop them onto your text layer.

Note: The first keyframe of this built-in text animation will be applied at the location of the Current Time Indicator (CTI), so make sure that you’ve adjusted that accordingly.

01Step 3. Per-Character Animation

If you’d like to personalize your text animation, After Effects does also give you the option to animate per character (or, per letter, in this case.)

This will give you more control over how you decided to animate your text. Of course, it does mean that it is slightly more complicated as well.

● To animate text per layer, select ‘animate’ on that layer and choose a parameter to start working on animations for.

● You’ll be able to previous (or scrub) through your animations in order to see if they are doing what you need them to do.

● You can also remove applied parameters in order to re-work your animation.

01Step 4. Add Graphic Elements to Text

If you really want to make your 3D Animation Text pop, Adobe After Effects also offers the tools needed to add Graphic Elements to your composition — which can be found at the top-most toolbar!

Part 3 The Best 10 Amazing 3D Text Animation Templates

Now, as promised, we’re also going to be introducing a couple of 3D text animation templates that you can try out for your own projects! Each template will have a link that you can go to in order to see what it looks like, as well as an explanation on how you can use it for your projects in the future!

01Real 3D Light Bulb Kit

The first Text Animation Template on our list is the “Logo Light Bulb” 3D Animation from Envato Elements. This one literally glows people! Making it perfect for a quirky, and yet still very impressive Title Card or Logo. Its design is very realistic, and you can also control how it flickers! For example, turning the bulbs on certain characters first, or turning them all off at once in the end.

023D Text Reveal

This next 3D Animation template is also from Envato Market. And, just like the first, it makes for quite the dramatic Title Card or Logo. With this template, your Text can literally zoom in to view while looking its best and sparkiest in High-Chrome.

033D Metallic Text Animation

Our next pick, the 3D Metallic text animation is another great one for those who are looking for something flashy — something that gives off the impression of being impressive right from the gate. Compared to the previous text animation template, this one has a more rugged kind of appearance. Perfect for those looking to promote something more fun rather than professional.

043D Text Box Animation Pack

The next one is a little less ‘impressive’ — in the sense that it isn’t as in your face as the other 3D animation templates that we’ve introduced thus far. And that’s exactly why the 3D Text Box Animation Pack deserves to be on this list! Its 3D spinning text (after effects) elements are very usable — in that it can work for a variety of individuals and styles. It has a more professional look as well. Making it perfect for corporations.

053D Text & Logo Boxes

This next one, the 3D Text & Logo Boxes pack is particularly perfect for 3D logos. The pack gives you several options for box size as well as text parameters. So, you can design your animated 3D Logo however you want and use it for future projects to give them even more dimension than before.

06The Light Bulb Kit

Our next pick, which is the ‘Light Bulb Kit’ also from Envato, is very similar to the first item on our list — in that it features text lit up by lightbulbs. However, it lends an extra bit of photo-realism to it. Less sparkle and more grain — which may exactly be what you want for your new title card or logo.

073D Text Templates

The 3D Text Templates is a very bright and pop-y template that is perfect for creating eye-catching promotions and advertisements. It’s very simple to use, which, again, maybe exactly what you want. Literally, the template will ask you to choose your own text and change the colors to suit that of your own brand, then you’re done!

083D Text Shapes Logo Reveal

The ‘3D Text Shapes Logo Reveal’ template is a pack of 3D text animations that you can use in order to add a little spin to your logo reveals (quite literally, in some cases!) It has a lot of personality to it, and a certain tech-y or science-y feel that would make it perfect for anyone looking for something more technical.

09Bold Titles

The ‘Bold Titles’ template is very loud and proud. But it has a bit of a retro-vibe to it as well. Making it stand out from some of the more minimalistic modern text animation styles that you see these days.

1010. Wave 3D Logo & Text

Looking for something simple and professional? Then the ‘Wave 3D Logo & Text’ template may just be the one for you. We put it last on this list, but it’s actually quite a strong contender. One that just about anyone (for just about any type of project they’re working on), should be able to get some use out of.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● 3D Text Animation is the practice of bringing text to life! It gives dimension, depth, and, even, movement into what are usually very static properties!

● You see a lot of 3D Text Animation in big pictures these days. And you can start creating your own with the use of Adobe After Effects — a VFX and Motion Graphics Software that a lot of professionals use for their own text animation.

● Of course, if you don’t have the kind of time to create your own 3D Text Animations from scratch, you can always use templates instead! There are hundreds (if not thousands) of them available out there. It should be simple enough to find one that fits the kind of vibe you’re looking for.

● SECRET TIP! If you’re looking for an all-in-one kind of solution, you might want to consider Filmora Pro. It’s a video editor, first and foremost, but that’s not all it is — you can be using it today to start creating your own 3D Text Animations!

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Top 10 Banned Anime Around the World and Why

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

There is hardly a genre that anime hasn’t conquered. While anime is super entertaining and fun to watch, it can get quite crazy and questionable. Yes, anime is animated but the content is mature. From violence to incest and other controversial issues, anime can be offensive sometimes. Due to this, some countries have banned anime shows for its viewers – especially for younger audiences.

Want to find out what anime shows they are and why they are banned? Well, you are in the right spot. Today, we will talk about the top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. So, let’s find out!

• Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List
• Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

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Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List

Here is a list of the 10 banned animes you should know about and why they are banned:

1. Shoujo Tsubaki (Banned Everywhere）

It has a very dark, depressing, and intense storyline and it is considered one of the most controversial anime movies ever. This is a 1992 anime film about a young girl whose mother dies. The girl meets a man who tells her he will help her if she ever needs anything. So, after her mother’s death, she goes to find the man and ends up at a circus where she gets abused and raped. Thus, Shoujo Tsubaki is about child sexual abuse with unbearable gore scenes. The horrific and disturbing visuals of this anime have left many viewers traumatized – so much so that the tapes of this film were also destroyed. Therefore, Shoujo Tsubaki is banned almost everywhere, including Japan itself.

2. Osomatsu-San (Banned in Japan)

Osomatsu-San is banned in Japan due to copyright issues. The series’ first episode had parodies of famous anime shows including Attack on Titan, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and more. Thus, due to copyright, the show’s first episode was removed from airing. It is still not available on mainstream anime websites. You can find the DVD version of the show, but even those do not have the first episode.

3. Excel Saga (Banned in Japan)

Excel Saga is based on a popular manga of the same name. It is about a secret ideological organization whose purpose is world domination. The entire Excel Saga is available to watch except for its last episode, called “Going Too Far” – very fitting indeed. It is even banned in its home country, Japan. The reason why this episode got banned is that it’s too long, violent, pornographic, and offensive. Fun fact: The Director of the show, Shinichi Watanabe, purposely got the last episode banned to make it daring and unforgettable. The last episode of Excel Saga is only available on DVD.

4. Death Note (Banned in China)

Death note is one of the most famous anime shows ever and while it’s gruesome, bloody and horrific, it is easily available on mainstream platforms, including Netflix. However, there is still a country that did not appreciate the dark premise of this show. Death Note is banned in China due to its theme. The show is about death, justice, murder and violence so it is considered as a corrupting influence on kids.

5. Attack on Titan (Banned in China)

Another cult-favorite anime on the lists is Attack on Titan. Due to its bloody, disgusting and disturbing visuals, it has been banned in China. While millions of viewers love this anime, China thinks this show portrays a lot of excessive violence which is very unhealthy for the younger audience. With that being said, if you are 18 and above, do not miss out on Attack on Titan. It is truly one of the best anime out there!

6. High School DxD (Banned in New Zealand)

With very high viewer ratings, it’s a bit of shock to see this show on the list. High School DxD follows the story of Issei Hyodo, a perverted high school kid who is killed on his very first date. But he gets reincarnated by Rias Gremory as a demon. Now, how come a show about angles and demons gets banned? Well, the premise of the show focuses on corrupt high school kids with a perverted mindset. This show is very sexual and shows a lot of nudity in certain scenes. This is why New Zealand has banned High School DxD for its sexual, harem themes based around high school kids.

7. Puni Puny Poemy (Banned in New Zealand)

Puni Puny Poemy sounds super cute and childish but don’t let the name fool you. Puni Puny Poemy is a spin-off inspired by Excel Saga – no wonder is it banned. This anime has a lot of sexual content surrounding very young characters. The nudity, explicit sexual scenes and harem inspired content is what makes this show so questionable. Thus, it is banned in New Zealand for being overly vulgar and sexual for young viewers. The show does not have a high viewership such as popular titles like Death Note or Attack on Titan, so many countries ignored it.

8. Hetalia: Axis Powers (Banned in South Korea)

Every character in this show represents a country and the role they played in World War II. Even though it is a comedy anime, it offended a few countries. South Korea actually banned the show on the grounds of “offensive stereotypes” and was called a “national crime” by the country. Hetalia: Axis Powers continued to air, the character and all the references to South Korea were completely removed due to backlash. The censored version of this anime is still available in some parts of the country.

9. Pokémon (Banned in Saudi Arabia)

Pokemon banned? Pokemon is perhaps THE most famous and innocent anime ever. It’s kid friendly and super clean. So, why is a show about Satoshi and his pocket monster banned? The religious authorities of Saudi Arabia declared that Pokemon promotes gambling and Jewish sentiments. Since then, there have been many conspiracy theories revolving around the show claiming it to be a Zionist conspiracy. Thus, it is banned in Saudi Arabia. Crazy right?

10. Kite (Banned in Norway)

Kite follows the story of a girl who uses bullets to kill people and make them explode. Now, you must be thinking that the violent nature of the show got it banned in Norway. Nope! not the case. Kite is banned in Norway due to a very graphic sexual assault scene on a minor. Norway has very strict laws against child pornography, thus the entire anime got banned. Similarly, the United States also censored and removed certain parts of the movie but it is not banned there.

Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

If you live in any of the countries mentioned in the list above and want to watch the anime banned by your country, we have got you covered. Here are top 5 websites where you can watch anime online for free:

1. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll has a wide range of anime shows and movies. This streaming service is available in different countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and some Asian countries. From old anime shows to all the latest ones, you will find everything here. It allows you to watch and share anime on social media. It is also available in different languages with subtitles and dubbing. Crunchyroll also offers a premium version for an ad-free experience. The premium version also has a popular manga.

2. 9anime

9anime is a dedicated website for anime. It allows you to watch different types of animated content. From action, drama, and thriller to comedy, you can watch any anime show here. This website gives you access to all the popular anime shows, movies, and OVA (Original Video Animation). It is available across multiple countries including Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, and some Asian countries. If it is not available in your country of origin, you can also access this website on a VPN.

3. 123anime

This is a great alternative to 9anime. This website is a free platform to watch anime online for free in HD quality. It is also mobile-friendly and loads video without buffering. You can watch all the famous anime shows and movies on 123anime such as Pokemon, One Piece, Death Note, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and more. It also allows you to download anime for free.

4. VIZ

VIZ is one of the most popular choices for manga and anime. From publishing, to animation and to entertainment licensing, VIZ handles it all. It offers all popular manga as well as all the latest anime series. From classic cult favorites to latest hits, VIZ has the best collection of anime shows and movies. You can save your favorite show on the website and create your own library to binge watch anime shows. All the shows also come with English subtitles.

5. Animelab

AnimeLab is a website that offers a huge collection of all the popular anime. Plus, all the videos here are dubbed and subtitled. It also allows you to watch all the latest shows and releases as soon as they are aired. From action, thriller, adventure and horror to drama and comedy, you can watch all types of anime here. It is also compatible with all android and iPhone devices. AnimeLab is available in only two countries currently i.e., New Zealand and Australia. You can use VPN to watch in any other country.

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While anime has entertained fans over the years, there are some anime shows that are very disturbing and offensive. They can toy with the psychology of the viewer and are often too inappropriate to handle. Such anime can be violent, sexual or gruesome. This is why some anime are banned in certain countries due to local laws, censorship, and copyright issues. In this article, we listed down top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. If you want to watch anime, especially banned anime, do check out the websites mentioned above. You will find all the anime shows you are looking for!

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Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

There is hardly a genre that anime hasn’t conquered. While anime is super entertaining and fun to watch, it can get quite crazy and questionable. Yes, anime is animated but the content is mature. From violence to incest and other controversial issues, anime can be offensive sometimes. Due to this, some countries have banned anime shows for its viewers – especially for younger audiences.

Want to find out what anime shows they are and why they are banned? Well, you are in the right spot. Today, we will talk about the top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. So, let’s find out!

• Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List
• Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

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Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List

Here is a list of the 10 banned animes you should know about and why they are banned:

1. Shoujo Tsubaki (Banned Everywhere）

It has a very dark, depressing, and intense storyline and it is considered one of the most controversial anime movies ever. This is a 1992 anime film about a young girl whose mother dies. The girl meets a man who tells her he will help her if she ever needs anything. So, after her mother’s death, she goes to find the man and ends up at a circus where she gets abused and raped. Thus, Shoujo Tsubaki is about child sexual abuse with unbearable gore scenes. The horrific and disturbing visuals of this anime have left many viewers traumatized – so much so that the tapes of this film were also destroyed. Therefore, Shoujo Tsubaki is banned almost everywhere, including Japan itself.

2. Osomatsu-San (Banned in Japan)

Osomatsu-San is banned in Japan due to copyright issues. The series’ first episode had parodies of famous anime shows including Attack on Titan, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and more. Thus, due to copyright, the show’s first episode was removed from airing. It is still not available on mainstream anime websites. You can find the DVD version of the show, but even those do not have the first episode.

3. Excel Saga (Banned in Japan)

Excel Saga is based on a popular manga of the same name. It is about a secret ideological organization whose purpose is world domination. The entire Excel Saga is available to watch except for its last episode, called “Going Too Far” – very fitting indeed. It is even banned in its home country, Japan. The reason why this episode got banned is that it’s too long, violent, pornographic, and offensive. Fun fact: The Director of the show, Shinichi Watanabe, purposely got the last episode banned to make it daring and unforgettable. The last episode of Excel Saga is only available on DVD.

4. Death Note (Banned in China)

Death note is one of the most famous anime shows ever and while it’s gruesome, bloody and horrific, it is easily available on mainstream platforms, including Netflix. However, there is still a country that did not appreciate the dark premise of this show. Death Note is banned in China due to its theme. The show is about death, justice, murder and violence so it is considered as a corrupting influence on kids.

5. Attack on Titan (Banned in China)

Another cult-favorite anime on the lists is Attack on Titan. Due to its bloody, disgusting and disturbing visuals, it has been banned in China. While millions of viewers love this anime, China thinks this show portrays a lot of excessive violence which is very unhealthy for the younger audience. With that being said, if you are 18 and above, do not miss out on Attack on Titan. It is truly one of the best anime out there!

6. High School DxD (Banned in New Zealand)

With very high viewer ratings, it’s a bit of shock to see this show on the list. High School DxD follows the story of Issei Hyodo, a perverted high school kid who is killed on his very first date. But he gets reincarnated by Rias Gremory as a demon. Now, how come a show about angles and demons gets banned? Well, the premise of the show focuses on corrupt high school kids with a perverted mindset. This show is very sexual and shows a lot of nudity in certain scenes. This is why New Zealand has banned High School DxD for its sexual, harem themes based around high school kids.

7. Puni Puny Poemy (Banned in New Zealand)

Puni Puny Poemy sounds super cute and childish but don’t let the name fool you. Puni Puny Poemy is a spin-off inspired by Excel Saga – no wonder is it banned. This anime has a lot of sexual content surrounding very young characters. The nudity, explicit sexual scenes and harem inspired content is what makes this show so questionable. Thus, it is banned in New Zealand for being overly vulgar and sexual for young viewers. The show does not have a high viewership such as popular titles like Death Note or Attack on Titan, so many countries ignored it.

8. Hetalia: Axis Powers (Banned in South Korea)

Every character in this show represents a country and the role they played in World War II. Even though it is a comedy anime, it offended a few countries. South Korea actually banned the show on the grounds of “offensive stereotypes” and was called a “national crime” by the country. Hetalia: Axis Powers continued to air, the character and all the references to South Korea were completely removed due to backlash. The censored version of this anime is still available in some parts of the country.

9. Pokémon (Banned in Saudi Arabia)

Pokemon banned? Pokemon is perhaps THE most famous and innocent anime ever. It’s kid friendly and super clean. So, why is a show about Satoshi and his pocket monster banned? The religious authorities of Saudi Arabia declared that Pokemon promotes gambling and Jewish sentiments. Since then, there have been many conspiracy theories revolving around the show claiming it to be a Zionist conspiracy. Thus, it is banned in Saudi Arabia. Crazy right?

10. Kite (Banned in Norway)

Kite follows the story of a girl who uses bullets to kill people and make them explode. Now, you must be thinking that the violent nature of the show got it banned in Norway. Nope! not the case. Kite is banned in Norway due to a very graphic sexual assault scene on a minor. Norway has very strict laws against child pornography, thus the entire anime got banned. Similarly, the United States also censored and removed certain parts of the movie but it is not banned there.

Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

If you live in any of the countries mentioned in the list above and want to watch the anime banned by your country, we have got you covered. Here are top 5 websites where you can watch anime online for free:

1. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll has a wide range of anime shows and movies. This streaming service is available in different countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and some Asian countries. From old anime shows to all the latest ones, you will find everything here. It allows you to watch and share anime on social media. It is also available in different languages with subtitles and dubbing. Crunchyroll also offers a premium version for an ad-free experience. The premium version also has a popular manga.

2. 9anime

9anime is a dedicated website for anime. It allows you to watch different types of animated content. From action, drama, and thriller to comedy, you can watch any anime show here. This website gives you access to all the popular anime shows, movies, and OVA (Original Video Animation). It is available across multiple countries including Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, and some Asian countries. If it is not available in your country of origin, you can also access this website on a VPN.

3. 123anime

This is a great alternative to 9anime. This website is a free platform to watch anime online for free in HD quality. It is also mobile-friendly and loads video without buffering. You can watch all the famous anime shows and movies on 123anime such as Pokemon, One Piece, Death Note, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and more. It also allows you to download anime for free.

4. VIZ

VIZ is one of the most popular choices for manga and anime. From publishing, to animation and to entertainment licensing, VIZ handles it all. It offers all popular manga as well as all the latest anime series. From classic cult favorites to latest hits, VIZ has the best collection of anime shows and movies. You can save your favorite show on the website and create your own library to binge watch anime shows. All the shows also come with English subtitles.

5. Animelab

AnimeLab is a website that offers a huge collection of all the popular anime. Plus, all the videos here are dubbed and subtitled. It also allows you to watch all the latest shows and releases as soon as they are aired. From action, thriller, adventure and horror to drama and comedy, you can watch all types of anime here. It is also compatible with all android and iPhone devices. AnimeLab is available in only two countries currently i.e., New Zealand and Australia. You can use VPN to watch in any other country.

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While anime has entertained fans over the years, there are some anime shows that are very disturbing and offensive. They can toy with the psychology of the viewer and are often too inappropriate to handle. Such anime can be violent, sexual or gruesome. This is why some anime are banned in certain countries due to local laws, censorship, and copyright issues. In this article, we listed down top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. If you want to watch anime, especially banned anime, do check out the websites mentioned above. You will find all the anime shows you are looking for!

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

There is hardly a genre that anime hasn’t conquered. While anime is super entertaining and fun to watch, it can get quite crazy and questionable. Yes, anime is animated but the content is mature. From violence to incest and other controversial issues, anime can be offensive sometimes. Due to this, some countries have banned anime shows for its viewers – especially for younger audiences.

Want to find out what anime shows they are and why they are banned? Well, you are in the right spot. Today, we will talk about the top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. So, let’s find out!

• Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List
• Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

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Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List

Here is a list of the 10 banned animes you should know about and why they are banned:

1. Shoujo Tsubaki (Banned Everywhere）

It has a very dark, depressing, and intense storyline and it is considered one of the most controversial anime movies ever. This is a 1992 anime film about a young girl whose mother dies. The girl meets a man who tells her he will help her if she ever needs anything. So, after her mother’s death, she goes to find the man and ends up at a circus where she gets abused and raped. Thus, Shoujo Tsubaki is about child sexual abuse with unbearable gore scenes. The horrific and disturbing visuals of this anime have left many viewers traumatized – so much so that the tapes of this film were also destroyed. Therefore, Shoujo Tsubaki is banned almost everywhere, including Japan itself.

2. Osomatsu-San (Banned in Japan)

Osomatsu-San is banned in Japan due to copyright issues. The series’ first episode had parodies of famous anime shows including Attack on Titan, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and more. Thus, due to copyright, the show’s first episode was removed from airing. It is still not available on mainstream anime websites. You can find the DVD version of the show, but even those do not have the first episode.

3. Excel Saga (Banned in Japan)

Excel Saga is based on a popular manga of the same name. It is about a secret ideological organization whose purpose is world domination. The entire Excel Saga is available to watch except for its last episode, called “Going Too Far” – very fitting indeed. It is even banned in its home country, Japan. The reason why this episode got banned is that it’s too long, violent, pornographic, and offensive. Fun fact: The Director of the show, Shinichi Watanabe, purposely got the last episode banned to make it daring and unforgettable. The last episode of Excel Saga is only available on DVD.

4. Death Note (Banned in China)

Death note is one of the most famous anime shows ever and while it’s gruesome, bloody and horrific, it is easily available on mainstream platforms, including Netflix. However, there is still a country that did not appreciate the dark premise of this show. Death Note is banned in China due to its theme. The show is about death, justice, murder and violence so it is considered as a corrupting influence on kids.

5. Attack on Titan (Banned in China)

Another cult-favorite anime on the lists is Attack on Titan. Due to its bloody, disgusting and disturbing visuals, it has been banned in China. While millions of viewers love this anime, China thinks this show portrays a lot of excessive violence which is very unhealthy for the younger audience. With that being said, if you are 18 and above, do not miss out on Attack on Titan. It is truly one of the best anime out there!

6. High School DxD (Banned in New Zealand)

With very high viewer ratings, it’s a bit of shock to see this show on the list. High School DxD follows the story of Issei Hyodo, a perverted high school kid who is killed on his very first date. But he gets reincarnated by Rias Gremory as a demon. Now, how come a show about angles and demons gets banned? Well, the premise of the show focuses on corrupt high school kids with a perverted mindset. This show is very sexual and shows a lot of nudity in certain scenes. This is why New Zealand has banned High School DxD for its sexual, harem themes based around high school kids.

7. Puni Puny Poemy (Banned in New Zealand)

Puni Puny Poemy sounds super cute and childish but don’t let the name fool you. Puni Puny Poemy is a spin-off inspired by Excel Saga – no wonder is it banned. This anime has a lot of sexual content surrounding very young characters. The nudity, explicit sexual scenes and harem inspired content is what makes this show so questionable. Thus, it is banned in New Zealand for being overly vulgar and sexual for young viewers. The show does not have a high viewership such as popular titles like Death Note or Attack on Titan, so many countries ignored it.

8. Hetalia: Axis Powers (Banned in South Korea)

Every character in this show represents a country and the role they played in World War II. Even though it is a comedy anime, it offended a few countries. South Korea actually banned the show on the grounds of “offensive stereotypes” and was called a “national crime” by the country. Hetalia: Axis Powers continued to air, the character and all the references to South Korea were completely removed due to backlash. The censored version of this anime is still available in some parts of the country.

9. Pokémon (Banned in Saudi Arabia)

Pokemon banned? Pokemon is perhaps THE most famous and innocent anime ever. It’s kid friendly and super clean. So, why is a show about Satoshi and his pocket monster banned? The religious authorities of Saudi Arabia declared that Pokemon promotes gambling and Jewish sentiments. Since then, there have been many conspiracy theories revolving around the show claiming it to be a Zionist conspiracy. Thus, it is banned in Saudi Arabia. Crazy right?

10. Kite (Banned in Norway)

Kite follows the story of a girl who uses bullets to kill people and make them explode. Now, you must be thinking that the violent nature of the show got it banned in Norway. Nope! not the case. Kite is banned in Norway due to a very graphic sexual assault scene on a minor. Norway has very strict laws against child pornography, thus the entire anime got banned. Similarly, the United States also censored and removed certain parts of the movie but it is not banned there.

Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

If you live in any of the countries mentioned in the list above and want to watch the anime banned by your country, we have got you covered. Here are top 5 websites where you can watch anime online for free:

1. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll has a wide range of anime shows and movies. This streaming service is available in different countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and some Asian countries. From old anime shows to all the latest ones, you will find everything here. It allows you to watch and share anime on social media. It is also available in different languages with subtitles and dubbing. Crunchyroll also offers a premium version for an ad-free experience. The premium version also has a popular manga.

2. 9anime

9anime is a dedicated website for anime. It allows you to watch different types of animated content. From action, drama, and thriller to comedy, you can watch any anime show here. This website gives you access to all the popular anime shows, movies, and OVA (Original Video Animation). It is available across multiple countries including Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, and some Asian countries. If it is not available in your country of origin, you can also access this website on a VPN.

3. 123anime

This is a great alternative to 9anime. This website is a free platform to watch anime online for free in HD quality. It is also mobile-friendly and loads video without buffering. You can watch all the famous anime shows and movies on 123anime such as Pokemon, One Piece, Death Note, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and more. It also allows you to download anime for free.

4. VIZ

VIZ is one of the most popular choices for manga and anime. From publishing, to animation and to entertainment licensing, VIZ handles it all. It offers all popular manga as well as all the latest anime series. From classic cult favorites to latest hits, VIZ has the best collection of anime shows and movies. You can save your favorite show on the website and create your own library to binge watch anime shows. All the shows also come with English subtitles.

5. Animelab

AnimeLab is a website that offers a huge collection of all the popular anime. Plus, all the videos here are dubbed and subtitled. It also allows you to watch all the latest shows and releases as soon as they are aired. From action, thriller, adventure and horror to drama and comedy, you can watch all types of anime here. It is also compatible with all android and iPhone devices. AnimeLab is available in only two countries currently i.e., New Zealand and Australia. You can use VPN to watch in any other country.

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While anime has entertained fans over the years, there are some anime shows that are very disturbing and offensive. They can toy with the psychology of the viewer and are often too inappropriate to handle. Such anime can be violent, sexual or gruesome. This is why some anime are banned in certain countries due to local laws, censorship, and copyright issues. In this article, we listed down top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. If you want to watch anime, especially banned anime, do check out the websites mentioned above. You will find all the anime shows you are looking for!

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

There is hardly a genre that anime hasn’t conquered. While anime is super entertaining and fun to watch, it can get quite crazy and questionable. Yes, anime is animated but the content is mature. From violence to incest and other controversial issues, anime can be offensive sometimes. Due to this, some countries have banned anime shows for its viewers – especially for younger audiences.

Want to find out what anime shows they are and why they are banned? Well, you are in the right spot. Today, we will talk about the top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. So, let’s find out!

• Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List
• Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

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Part 1: Top 10 Banned Anime List

Here is a list of the 10 banned animes you should know about and why they are banned:

1. Shoujo Tsubaki (Banned Everywhere）

It has a very dark, depressing, and intense storyline and it is considered one of the most controversial anime movies ever. This is a 1992 anime film about a young girl whose mother dies. The girl meets a man who tells her he will help her if she ever needs anything. So, after her mother’s death, she goes to find the man and ends up at a circus where she gets abused and raped. Thus, Shoujo Tsubaki is about child sexual abuse with unbearable gore scenes. The horrific and disturbing visuals of this anime have left many viewers traumatized – so much so that the tapes of this film were also destroyed. Therefore, Shoujo Tsubaki is banned almost everywhere, including Japan itself.

2. Osomatsu-San (Banned in Japan)

Osomatsu-San is banned in Japan due to copyright issues. The series’ first episode had parodies of famous anime shows including Attack on Titan, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and more. Thus, due to copyright, the show’s first episode was removed from airing. It is still not available on mainstream anime websites. You can find the DVD version of the show, but even those do not have the first episode.

3. Excel Saga (Banned in Japan)

Excel Saga is based on a popular manga of the same name. It is about a secret ideological organization whose purpose is world domination. The entire Excel Saga is available to watch except for its last episode, called “Going Too Far” – very fitting indeed. It is even banned in its home country, Japan. The reason why this episode got banned is that it’s too long, violent, pornographic, and offensive. Fun fact: The Director of the show, Shinichi Watanabe, purposely got the last episode banned to make it daring and unforgettable. The last episode of Excel Saga is only available on DVD.

4. Death Note (Banned in China)

Death note is one of the most famous anime shows ever and while it’s gruesome, bloody and horrific, it is easily available on mainstream platforms, including Netflix. However, there is still a country that did not appreciate the dark premise of this show. Death Note is banned in China due to its theme. The show is about death, justice, murder and violence so it is considered as a corrupting influence on kids.

5. Attack on Titan (Banned in China)

Another cult-favorite anime on the lists is Attack on Titan. Due to its bloody, disgusting and disturbing visuals, it has been banned in China. While millions of viewers love this anime, China thinks this show portrays a lot of excessive violence which is very unhealthy for the younger audience. With that being said, if you are 18 and above, do not miss out on Attack on Titan. It is truly one of the best anime out there!

6. High School DxD (Banned in New Zealand)

With very high viewer ratings, it’s a bit of shock to see this show on the list. High School DxD follows the story of Issei Hyodo, a perverted high school kid who is killed on his very first date. But he gets reincarnated by Rias Gremory as a demon. Now, how come a show about angles and demons gets banned? Well, the premise of the show focuses on corrupt high school kids with a perverted mindset. This show is very sexual and shows a lot of nudity in certain scenes. This is why New Zealand has banned High School DxD for its sexual, harem themes based around high school kids.

7. Puni Puny Poemy (Banned in New Zealand)

Puni Puny Poemy sounds super cute and childish but don’t let the name fool you. Puni Puny Poemy is a spin-off inspired by Excel Saga – no wonder is it banned. This anime has a lot of sexual content surrounding very young characters. The nudity, explicit sexual scenes and harem inspired content is what makes this show so questionable. Thus, it is banned in New Zealand for being overly vulgar and sexual for young viewers. The show does not have a high viewership such as popular titles like Death Note or Attack on Titan, so many countries ignored it.

8. Hetalia: Axis Powers (Banned in South Korea)

Every character in this show represents a country and the role they played in World War II. Even though it is a comedy anime, it offended a few countries. South Korea actually banned the show on the grounds of “offensive stereotypes” and was called a “national crime” by the country. Hetalia: Axis Powers continued to air, the character and all the references to South Korea were completely removed due to backlash. The censored version of this anime is still available in some parts of the country.

9. Pokémon (Banned in Saudi Arabia)

Pokemon banned? Pokemon is perhaps THE most famous and innocent anime ever. It’s kid friendly and super clean. So, why is a show about Satoshi and his pocket monster banned? The religious authorities of Saudi Arabia declared that Pokemon promotes gambling and Jewish sentiments. Since then, there have been many conspiracy theories revolving around the show claiming it to be a Zionist conspiracy. Thus, it is banned in Saudi Arabia. Crazy right?

10. Kite (Banned in Norway)

Kite follows the story of a girl who uses bullets to kill people and make them explode. Now, you must be thinking that the violent nature of the show got it banned in Norway. Nope! not the case. Kite is banned in Norway due to a very graphic sexual assault scene on a minor. Norway has very strict laws against child pornography, thus the entire anime got banned. Similarly, the United States also censored and removed certain parts of the movie but it is not banned there.

Part 2: Where to Watch Anime Online for Free

If you live in any of the countries mentioned in the list above and want to watch the anime banned by your country, we have got you covered. Here are top 5 websites where you can watch anime online for free:

1. Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll has a wide range of anime shows and movies. This streaming service is available in different countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and some Asian countries. From old anime shows to all the latest ones, you will find everything here. It allows you to watch and share anime on social media. It is also available in different languages with subtitles and dubbing. Crunchyroll also offers a premium version for an ad-free experience. The premium version also has a popular manga.

2. 9anime

9anime is a dedicated website for anime. It allows you to watch different types of animated content. From action, drama, and thriller to comedy, you can watch any anime show here. This website gives you access to all the popular anime shows, movies, and OVA (Original Video Animation). It is available across multiple countries including Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, and some Asian countries. If it is not available in your country of origin, you can also access this website on a VPN.

3. 123anime

This is a great alternative to 9anime. This website is a free platform to watch anime online for free in HD quality. It is also mobile-friendly and loads video without buffering. You can watch all the famous anime shows and movies on 123anime such as Pokemon, One Piece, Death Note, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and more. It also allows you to download anime for free.

4. VIZ

VIZ is one of the most popular choices for manga and anime. From publishing, to animation and to entertainment licensing, VIZ handles it all. It offers all popular manga as well as all the latest anime series. From classic cult favorites to latest hits, VIZ has the best collection of anime shows and movies. You can save your favorite show on the website and create your own library to binge watch anime shows. All the shows also come with English subtitles.

5. Animelab

AnimeLab is a website that offers a huge collection of all the popular anime. Plus, all the videos here are dubbed and subtitled. It also allows you to watch all the latest shows and releases as soon as they are aired. From action, thriller, adventure and horror to drama and comedy, you can watch all types of anime here. It is also compatible with all android and iPhone devices. AnimeLab is available in only two countries currently i.e., New Zealand and Australia. You can use VPN to watch in any other country.

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While anime has entertained fans over the years, there are some anime shows that are very disturbing and offensive. They can toy with the psychology of the viewer and are often too inappropriate to handle. Such anime can be violent, sexual or gruesome. This is why some anime are banned in certain countries due to local laws, censorship, and copyright issues. In this article, we listed down top 10 banned anime shows and why they are banned. If you want to watch anime, especially banned anime, do check out the websites mentioned above. You will find all the anime shows you are looking for!

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

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GIFs are becoming more common day by day. They are used for a wide range of purposes, from chatting and expressing emotions on social media to promoting products and services. GIFs are image formats that are relatively easy to download and upload and easy to convey messages and thoughts to a wide range of people. On the other hand, MP4 are video files that contain audio. These files are large and require special requirements to run and work properly.

There are a lot of advantages of using GIF files, like they are easy to make and store, help create animations quickly, and convey messages and emotions more conveniently. With the increasing usage of GIF files, it has become important to know and understand the tools used to convert the MP4 files into GIF formats.

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01 [5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 2)

Part 1 5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters

Offline MP4 to GIF converter is the best option as it helps to create GIF files quickly and easily, without any quality loss. The following offline converters can be used effectively to turn MP4 into GIF formats very easily and quickly:

01Any GIF Animator

Any GIF Animator is one of the great offline tools used for converting videos to GIF files very quickly. It can easily convert the videos into attractive GIFs in seconds.

Key Features:

● It has a very easy-to-use interface for user convenience.

● It sustains a considerable number of video formats.

● It allows the users to edit converted GIFs like adding frames, forward and backward looping, etc.

● It will enable you to edit the files imported from DVDs and WebCam recorded files.

● It has an in-built animation wizard.

Pros:

● It works for both Mac as well as Windows

● Any GIF Animator can be downloaded freely.

● It can convert both videos as well as images.

Cons:

● It crashes at times while processing the videos.

● Uploading the files takes a longer time than usual.

02DVDFab

DVDFab is another offline tool that converts the files from MP4 to GIF in very little time without compromising the quality of the outcome.

Key Features:

● It supports a large number of video formats.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It can be used for both Mac & Windows.

● It is a great multimedia solution software.

● It comes with affordable pricing.

Pros:

● It is quick & easy to use.

● It delivers high-quality outputs.

● It allows the users to completely control the looping, frequency, and size of the files.

Cons:

● Being a multimedia software, it requires learning.

● Complete beginners can get confused.

03Wondershare TunesGo

TunesGo was developed by one of the most trusted software companies – Wondershare. It is a great tool used to make GIFs from MP4 files.

Key Features:

● Developed by one of the most trusted software development companies.

● Compatible for all iOS devices.

● A user-friendly interface is suitable for complete beginners.

● A trial version is available.

● Works faster and delivers high-resolution output.

Pros:

● Supports; almost all types of video formats.

● It permits you to edit the videos before converting.

● It can also convert images and live videos to GIFs.

Cons:

● It is costly.

● It doesn’t allow you to edit Smart playlists.

04KickMyGraphics

It is another powerful offline tool to convert MP4 to high-quality GIF files. It allows users to convert different formats of videos and images into GIFs.

Key Features:

● Compatibility lies with Mac and Windows both.

● Users can instantly upload various video formats like MPG, MP4, AVI, etc.

● Users can directly upload considerable image formats like JPG, PNG, BMP, etc.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It is a freeware offline GIF converter.

Pros:

● It has an in-built editing tool for easy customization.

● It supports direct recording of the animated GIFs.

● It also allows you to use different editing features like the loop, pan, reverse, etc.

Cons:

● Its usage is somehow complicated for beginners.

● It doesn’t support all types of video formats.

05Movavi

It is tremendous offline software that can be downloaded for Mac & PC. It helps in converting the MP4 to GIFs very quickly and easily.

Key Features:

● Mac and Windows are completely supported.

● It allows the users to edit their creations.

● It is also available for all android devices.

● It converts the files very quickly without compromising the quality of the content.

● It is an excellent tool for converting and editing GIFs.

Pros:

● Easy and beneficial for beginners

● Compatible with video formats like MOV, MP4, MPG, AVI, etc.

● It has an in-built AI feature to upscale the output quality.

Cons:

● It has fundamental video editing features.

● It doesn’t allow to copy-paste the video effect while editing.

Part 2 5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters

Online tools for converting files from MP4 to GIF are effortless and convenient because they can be used on any operating system. The following given are some of the great online tools to convert MP4 to GIF with ease and convenience:

01GIF Maker by Giphy

Giphy is known as the king of the online GIF maker tools. It is a GIF converter great tool with around 300 million users daily using it. It allows the users to convert the GIFs by pasting the video links from third-party websites like YouTube.

Key Features:

● Being an online tool, it is compatible with all types of devices.

● It is elementary to use for all types of users.

● It allows the users to add stickers and captions to their GIFs.

● No fee for this so you can use it free of cost.

● It is a website, so it doesn’t require to be downloaded.

Pros:

● Straightforward and quick to use.

● It delivers a high-resolution output with many customization features.

● It can also convert the GIFs using the links of videos from third-party hosting like YouTube.

Cons:

● Speed of the internet connection matters.

● It comes with a limited edition of colors.

02**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is one of the best online video editing tools created by Wondershare. Filmora can be used to convert files from MP4 to GIF very effectively and efficiently.

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Key Features:

● Fully compatible with any operating system.

● It is a great video editing software with many features like adding music, subtitles, etc.

● It can be also be downloaded on Mac and Windows OS.

● It comes with an annual premium subscription for $51.99.

● It can also be purchased with a one-time fee of $79.99.

Pros:

● It has great video editing features.

● It can convert a large number of video formats to high-resolution GIF files.

● You can customize your GIFs as per your requirements using this tool.

Cons:

● Being an all-in-one video editing tool, this can be much more if you just need GIF creations.

● You cannot remove the watermark and use many editing features if you use a trial version.

03CloudConvert

CloudConvert is another easy-to-use MP4 to GIF converter online. It converts all types of video files into GIFs in a concise time.

Key Features:

● It is easy to use.

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It is free of cost.

● It doesn’t require third-party installation.

● It uses compression algorithms.

Pros:

● It is an open-source converter.

● It allows you to add texts.

● It helps in creating GIFs for web publishing.

Cons:

● Complicated for large files.

● Requires; steady internet connection.

04Convertio

Convertio is another online GIF converter that anyone can use. You just need to upload the MP4 file using Dropbox and hit the ‘Convert’ button.

Key Features:

● Effortless and anyone can easily use it.

● One can easily upload files from Dropbox and Google Drive.

● It also has a drag and drops component for uploading the files.

● It is entirely free to use.

● It is online and doesn’t require any installation.

Pros:

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It delivers high-quality output.

● User-friendly interface.

Cons:

● It doesn’t allow the users to edit their GIFs.

● It doesn’t have the customizing feature and is not user-specific.

05Ezgif

Ezgif is free of cost and an easy-to-use online tool that helps you create GIFs in two easy steps, i.e., upload and convert.

Key Features:

● It is an online tool compatible with both Mac and Windows.

● No download and installation required.

● It is a freeware program.

● It maintains the quality of the outcome.

● It converts GIFs very quickly.

Pros:

● User-friendly and can be used by all.

● It has amazing features that assist you while you convert MP4 to GIF.

● It is not complicated for beginners.

Cons:

● It has limited editing features.

● Only 3 minutes video can be done at maximum.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●The demand for GIF files increases with each passing day due to its many advantages. As a result, many people are looking for easy MP4 to GIF converters that are easy and convenient to use.

●Above mentioned online and offline converters can quickly help you turn MP4 into GIF files without compromising the quality of the graphics.

●These converters are readily available and can easily be used on both Mac and Windows with many conveniences.

●They can help you convert the MP4 files into GIF format very quickly, no matter how large the video size is. GIFs being smaller in size and easily transferrable provide many advantages to the users.

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GIFs are becoming more common day by day. They are used for a wide range of purposes, from chatting and expressing emotions on social media to promoting products and services. GIFs are image formats that are relatively easy to download and upload and easy to convey messages and thoughts to a wide range of people. On the other hand, MP4 are video files that contain audio. These files are large and require special requirements to run and work properly.

There are a lot of advantages of using GIF files, like they are easy to make and store, help create animations quickly, and convey messages and emotions more conveniently. With the increasing usage of GIF files, it has become important to know and understand the tools used to convert the MP4 files into GIF formats.

In this article

01 [5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 2)

Part 1 5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters

Offline MP4 to GIF converter is the best option as it helps to create GIF files quickly and easily, without any quality loss. The following offline converters can be used effectively to turn MP4 into GIF formats very easily and quickly:

01Any GIF Animator

Any GIF Animator is one of the great offline tools used for converting videos to GIF files very quickly. It can easily convert the videos into attractive GIFs in seconds.

Key Features:

● It has a very easy-to-use interface for user convenience.

● It sustains a considerable number of video formats.

● It allows the users to edit converted GIFs like adding frames, forward and backward looping, etc.

● It will enable you to edit the files imported from DVDs and WebCam recorded files.

● It has an in-built animation wizard.

Pros:

● It works for both Mac as well as Windows

● Any GIF Animator can be downloaded freely.

● It can convert both videos as well as images.

Cons:

● It crashes at times while processing the videos.

● Uploading the files takes a longer time than usual.

02DVDFab

DVDFab is another offline tool that converts the files from MP4 to GIF in very little time without compromising the quality of the outcome.

Key Features:

● It supports a large number of video formats.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It can be used for both Mac & Windows.

● It is a great multimedia solution software.

● It comes with affordable pricing.

Pros:

● It is quick & easy to use.

● It delivers high-quality outputs.

● It allows the users to completely control the looping, frequency, and size of the files.

Cons:

● Being a multimedia software, it requires learning.

● Complete beginners can get confused.

03Wondershare TunesGo

TunesGo was developed by one of the most trusted software companies – Wondershare. It is a great tool used to make GIFs from MP4 files.

Key Features:

● Developed by one of the most trusted software development companies.

● Compatible for all iOS devices.

● A user-friendly interface is suitable for complete beginners.

● A trial version is available.

● Works faster and delivers high-resolution output.

Pros:

● Supports; almost all types of video formats.

● It permits you to edit the videos before converting.

● It can also convert images and live videos to GIFs.

Cons:

● It is costly.

● It doesn’t allow you to edit Smart playlists.

04KickMyGraphics

It is another powerful offline tool to convert MP4 to high-quality GIF files. It allows users to convert different formats of videos and images into GIFs.

Key Features:

● Compatibility lies with Mac and Windows both.

● Users can instantly upload various video formats like MPG, MP4, AVI, etc.

● Users can directly upload considerable image formats like JPG, PNG, BMP, etc.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It is a freeware offline GIF converter.

Pros:

● It has an in-built editing tool for easy customization.

● It supports direct recording of the animated GIFs.

● It also allows you to use different editing features like the loop, pan, reverse, etc.

Cons:

● Its usage is somehow complicated for beginners.

● It doesn’t support all types of video formats.

05Movavi

It is tremendous offline software that can be downloaded for Mac & PC. It helps in converting the MP4 to GIFs very quickly and easily.

Key Features:

● Mac and Windows are completely supported.

● It allows the users to edit their creations.

● It is also available for all android devices.

● It converts the files very quickly without compromising the quality of the content.

● It is an excellent tool for converting and editing GIFs.

Pros:

● Easy and beneficial for beginners

● Compatible with video formats like MOV, MP4, MPG, AVI, etc.

● It has an in-built AI feature to upscale the output quality.

Cons:

● It has fundamental video editing features.

● It doesn’t allow to copy-paste the video effect while editing.

Part 2 5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters

Online tools for converting files from MP4 to GIF are effortless and convenient because they can be used on any operating system. The following given are some of the great online tools to convert MP4 to GIF with ease and convenience:

01GIF Maker by Giphy

Giphy is known as the king of the online GIF maker tools. It is a GIF converter great tool with around 300 million users daily using it. It allows the users to convert the GIFs by pasting the video links from third-party websites like YouTube.

Key Features:

● Being an online tool, it is compatible with all types of devices.

● It is elementary to use for all types of users.

● It allows the users to add stickers and captions to their GIFs.

● No fee for this so you can use it free of cost.

● It is a website, so it doesn’t require to be downloaded.

Pros:

● Straightforward and quick to use.

● It delivers a high-resolution output with many customization features.

● It can also convert the GIFs using the links of videos from third-party hosting like YouTube.

Cons:

● Speed of the internet connection matters.

● It comes with a limited edition of colors.

02**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is one of the best online video editing tools created by Wondershare. Filmora can be used to convert files from MP4 to GIF very effectively and efficiently.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Key Features:

● Fully compatible with any operating system.

● It is a great video editing software with many features like adding music, subtitles, etc.

● It can be also be downloaded on Mac and Windows OS.

● It comes with an annual premium subscription for $51.99.

● It can also be purchased with a one-time fee of $79.99.

Pros:

● It has great video editing features.

● It can convert a large number of video formats to high-resolution GIF files.

● You can customize your GIFs as per your requirements using this tool.

Cons:

● Being an all-in-one video editing tool, this can be much more if you just need GIF creations.

● You cannot remove the watermark and use many editing features if you use a trial version.

03CloudConvert

CloudConvert is another easy-to-use MP4 to GIF converter online. It converts all types of video files into GIFs in a concise time.

Key Features:

● It is easy to use.

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It is free of cost.

● It doesn’t require third-party installation.

● It uses compression algorithms.

Pros:

● It is an open-source converter.

● It allows you to add texts.

● It helps in creating GIFs for web publishing.

Cons:

● Complicated for large files.

● Requires; steady internet connection.

04Convertio

Convertio is another online GIF converter that anyone can use. You just need to upload the MP4 file using Dropbox and hit the ‘Convert’ button.

Key Features:

● Effortless and anyone can easily use it.

● One can easily upload files from Dropbox and Google Drive.

● It also has a drag and drops component for uploading the files.

● It is entirely free to use.

● It is online and doesn’t require any installation.

Pros:

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It delivers high-quality output.

● User-friendly interface.

Cons:

● It doesn’t allow the users to edit their GIFs.

● It doesn’t have the customizing feature and is not user-specific.

05Ezgif

Ezgif is free of cost and an easy-to-use online tool that helps you create GIFs in two easy steps, i.e., upload and convert.

Key Features:

● It is an online tool compatible with both Mac and Windows.

● No download and installation required.

● It is a freeware program.

● It maintains the quality of the outcome.

● It converts GIFs very quickly.

Pros:

● User-friendly and can be used by all.

● It has amazing features that assist you while you convert MP4 to GIF.

● It is not complicated for beginners.

Cons:

● It has limited editing features.

● Only 3 minutes video can be done at maximum.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●The demand for GIF files increases with each passing day due to its many advantages. As a result, many people are looking for easy MP4 to GIF converters that are easy and convenient to use.

●Above mentioned online and offline converters can quickly help you turn MP4 into GIF files without compromising the quality of the graphics.

●These converters are readily available and can easily be used on both Mac and Windows with many conveniences.

●They can help you convert the MP4 files into GIF format very quickly, no matter how large the video size is. GIFs being smaller in size and easily transferrable provide many advantages to the users.

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GIFs are becoming more common day by day. They are used for a wide range of purposes, from chatting and expressing emotions on social media to promoting products and services. GIFs are image formats that are relatively easy to download and upload and easy to convey messages and thoughts to a wide range of people. On the other hand, MP4 are video files that contain audio. These files are large and require special requirements to run and work properly.

There are a lot of advantages of using GIF files, like they are easy to make and store, help create animations quickly, and convey messages and emotions more conveniently. With the increasing usage of GIF files, it has become important to know and understand the tools used to convert the MP4 files into GIF formats.

In this article

01 [5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 2)

Part 1 5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters

Offline MP4 to GIF converter is the best option as it helps to create GIF files quickly and easily, without any quality loss. The following offline converters can be used effectively to turn MP4 into GIF formats very easily and quickly:

01Any GIF Animator

Any GIF Animator is one of the great offline tools used for converting videos to GIF files very quickly. It can easily convert the videos into attractive GIFs in seconds.

Key Features:

● It has a very easy-to-use interface for user convenience.

● It sustains a considerable number of video formats.

● It allows the users to edit converted GIFs like adding frames, forward and backward looping, etc.

● It will enable you to edit the files imported from DVDs and WebCam recorded files.

● It has an in-built animation wizard.

Pros:

● It works for both Mac as well as Windows

● Any GIF Animator can be downloaded freely.

● It can convert both videos as well as images.

Cons:

● It crashes at times while processing the videos.

● Uploading the files takes a longer time than usual.

02DVDFab

DVDFab is another offline tool that converts the files from MP4 to GIF in very little time without compromising the quality of the outcome.

Key Features:

● It supports a large number of video formats.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It can be used for both Mac & Windows.

● It is a great multimedia solution software.

● It comes with affordable pricing.

Pros:

● It is quick & easy to use.

● It delivers high-quality outputs.

● It allows the users to completely control the looping, frequency, and size of the files.

Cons:

● Being a multimedia software, it requires learning.

● Complete beginners can get confused.

03Wondershare TunesGo

TunesGo was developed by one of the most trusted software companies – Wondershare. It is a great tool used to make GIFs from MP4 files.

Key Features:

● Developed by one of the most trusted software development companies.

● Compatible for all iOS devices.

● A user-friendly interface is suitable for complete beginners.

● A trial version is available.

● Works faster and delivers high-resolution output.

Pros:

● Supports; almost all types of video formats.

● It permits you to edit the videos before converting.

● It can also convert images and live videos to GIFs.

Cons:

● It is costly.

● It doesn’t allow you to edit Smart playlists.

04KickMyGraphics

It is another powerful offline tool to convert MP4 to high-quality GIF files. It allows users to convert different formats of videos and images into GIFs.

Key Features:

● Compatibility lies with Mac and Windows both.

● Users can instantly upload various video formats like MPG, MP4, AVI, etc.

● Users can directly upload considerable image formats like JPG, PNG, BMP, etc.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It is a freeware offline GIF converter.

Pros:

● It has an in-built editing tool for easy customization.

● It supports direct recording of the animated GIFs.

● It also allows you to use different editing features like the loop, pan, reverse, etc.

Cons:

● Its usage is somehow complicated for beginners.

● It doesn’t support all types of video formats.

05Movavi

It is tremendous offline software that can be downloaded for Mac & PC. It helps in converting the MP4 to GIFs very quickly and easily.

Key Features:

● Mac and Windows are completely supported.

● It allows the users to edit their creations.

● It is also available for all android devices.

● It converts the files very quickly without compromising the quality of the content.

● It is an excellent tool for converting and editing GIFs.

Pros:

● Easy and beneficial for beginners

● Compatible with video formats like MOV, MP4, MPG, AVI, etc.

● It has an in-built AI feature to upscale the output quality.

Cons:

● It has fundamental video editing features.

● It doesn’t allow to copy-paste the video effect while editing.

Part 2 5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters

Online tools for converting files from MP4 to GIF are effortless and convenient because they can be used on any operating system. The following given are some of the great online tools to convert MP4 to GIF with ease and convenience:

01GIF Maker by Giphy

Giphy is known as the king of the online GIF maker tools. It is a GIF converter great tool with around 300 million users daily using it. It allows the users to convert the GIFs by pasting the video links from third-party websites like YouTube.

Key Features:

● Being an online tool, it is compatible with all types of devices.

● It is elementary to use for all types of users.

● It allows the users to add stickers and captions to their GIFs.

● No fee for this so you can use it free of cost.

● It is a website, so it doesn’t require to be downloaded.

Pros:

● Straightforward and quick to use.

● It delivers a high-resolution output with many customization features.

● It can also convert the GIFs using the links of videos from third-party hosting like YouTube.

Cons:

● Speed of the internet connection matters.

● It comes with a limited edition of colors.

02**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is one of the best online video editing tools created by Wondershare. Filmora can be used to convert files from MP4 to GIF very effectively and efficiently.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Key Features:

● Fully compatible with any operating system.

● It is a great video editing software with many features like adding music, subtitles, etc.

● It can be also be downloaded on Mac and Windows OS.

● It comes with an annual premium subscription for $51.99.

● It can also be purchased with a one-time fee of $79.99.

Pros:

● It has great video editing features.

● It can convert a large number of video formats to high-resolution GIF files.

● You can customize your GIFs as per your requirements using this tool.

Cons:

● Being an all-in-one video editing tool, this can be much more if you just need GIF creations.

● You cannot remove the watermark and use many editing features if you use a trial version.

03CloudConvert

CloudConvert is another easy-to-use MP4 to GIF converter online. It converts all types of video files into GIFs in a concise time.

Key Features:

● It is easy to use.

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It is free of cost.

● It doesn’t require third-party installation.

● It uses compression algorithms.

Pros:

● It is an open-source converter.

● It allows you to add texts.

● It helps in creating GIFs for web publishing.

Cons:

● Complicated for large files.

● Requires; steady internet connection.

04Convertio

Convertio is another online GIF converter that anyone can use. You just need to upload the MP4 file using Dropbox and hit the ‘Convert’ button.

Key Features:

● Effortless and anyone can easily use it.

● One can easily upload files from Dropbox and Google Drive.

● It also has a drag and drops component for uploading the files.

● It is entirely free to use.

● It is online and doesn’t require any installation.

Pros:

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It delivers high-quality output.

● User-friendly interface.

Cons:

● It doesn’t allow the users to edit their GIFs.

● It doesn’t have the customizing feature and is not user-specific.

05Ezgif

Ezgif is free of cost and an easy-to-use online tool that helps you create GIFs in two easy steps, i.e., upload and convert.

Key Features:

● It is an online tool compatible with both Mac and Windows.

● No download and installation required.

● It is a freeware program.

● It maintains the quality of the outcome.

● It converts GIFs very quickly.

Pros:

● User-friendly and can be used by all.

● It has amazing features that assist you while you convert MP4 to GIF.

● It is not complicated for beginners.

Cons:

● It has limited editing features.

● Only 3 minutes video can be done at maximum.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●The demand for GIF files increases with each passing day due to its many advantages. As a result, many people are looking for easy MP4 to GIF converters that are easy and convenient to use.

●Above mentioned online and offline converters can quickly help you turn MP4 into GIF files without compromising the quality of the graphics.

●These converters are readily available and can easily be used on both Mac and Windows with many conveniences.

●They can help you convert the MP4 files into GIF format very quickly, no matter how large the video size is. GIFs being smaller in size and easily transferrable provide many advantages to the users.

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GIFs are becoming more common day by day. They are used for a wide range of purposes, from chatting and expressing emotions on social media to promoting products and services. GIFs are image formats that are relatively easy to download and upload and easy to convey messages and thoughts to a wide range of people. On the other hand, MP4 are video files that contain audio. These files are large and require special requirements to run and work properly.

There are a lot of advantages of using GIF files, like they are easy to make and store, help create animations quickly, and convey messages and emotions more conveniently. With the increasing usage of GIF files, it has become important to know and understand the tools used to convert the MP4 files into GIF formats.

In this article

01 [5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters](#Part 2)

Part 1 5 Offline MP4 to GIF Converters

Offline MP4 to GIF converter is the best option as it helps to create GIF files quickly and easily, without any quality loss. The following offline converters can be used effectively to turn MP4 into GIF formats very easily and quickly:

01Any GIF Animator

Any GIF Animator is one of the great offline tools used for converting videos to GIF files very quickly. It can easily convert the videos into attractive GIFs in seconds.

Key Features:

● It has a very easy-to-use interface for user convenience.

● It sustains a considerable number of video formats.

● It allows the users to edit converted GIFs like adding frames, forward and backward looping, etc.

● It will enable you to edit the files imported from DVDs and WebCam recorded files.

● It has an in-built animation wizard.

Pros:

● It works for both Mac as well as Windows

● Any GIF Animator can be downloaded freely.

● It can convert both videos as well as images.

Cons:

● It crashes at times while processing the videos.

● Uploading the files takes a longer time than usual.

02DVDFab

DVDFab is another offline tool that converts the files from MP4 to GIF in very little time without compromising the quality of the outcome.

Key Features:

● It supports a large number of video formats.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It can be used for both Mac & Windows.

● It is a great multimedia solution software.

● It comes with affordable pricing.

Pros:

● It is quick & easy to use.

● It delivers high-quality outputs.

● It allows the users to completely control the looping, frequency, and size of the files.

Cons:

● Being a multimedia software, it requires learning.

● Complete beginners can get confused.

03Wondershare TunesGo

TunesGo was developed by one of the most trusted software companies – Wondershare. It is a great tool used to make GIFs from MP4 files.

Key Features:

● Developed by one of the most trusted software development companies.

● Compatible for all iOS devices.

● A user-friendly interface is suitable for complete beginners.

● A trial version is available.

● Works faster and delivers high-resolution output.

Pros:

● Supports; almost all types of video formats.

● It permits you to edit the videos before converting.

● It can also convert images and live videos to GIFs.

Cons:

● It is costly.

● It doesn’t allow you to edit Smart playlists.

04KickMyGraphics

It is another powerful offline tool to convert MP4 to high-quality GIF files. It allows users to convert different formats of videos and images into GIFs.

Key Features:

● Compatibility lies with Mac and Windows both.

● Users can instantly upload various video formats like MPG, MP4, AVI, etc.

● Users can directly upload considerable image formats like JPG, PNG, BMP, etc.

● It has a user-friendly interface.

● It is a freeware offline GIF converter.

Pros:

● It has an in-built editing tool for easy customization.

● It supports direct recording of the animated GIFs.

● It also allows you to use different editing features like the loop, pan, reverse, etc.

Cons:

● Its usage is somehow complicated for beginners.

● It doesn’t support all types of video formats.

05Movavi

It is tremendous offline software that can be downloaded for Mac & PC. It helps in converting the MP4 to GIFs very quickly and easily.

Key Features:

● Mac and Windows are completely supported.

● It allows the users to edit their creations.

● It is also available for all android devices.

● It converts the files very quickly without compromising the quality of the content.

● It is an excellent tool for converting and editing GIFs.

Pros:

● Easy and beneficial for beginners

● Compatible with video formats like MOV, MP4, MPG, AVI, etc.

● It has an in-built AI feature to upscale the output quality.

Cons:

● It has fundamental video editing features.

● It doesn’t allow to copy-paste the video effect while editing.

Part 2 5 Online MP4 to GIF Converters

Online tools for converting files from MP4 to GIF are effortless and convenient because they can be used on any operating system. The following given are some of the great online tools to convert MP4 to GIF with ease and convenience:

01GIF Maker by Giphy

Giphy is known as the king of the online GIF maker tools. It is a GIF converter great tool with around 300 million users daily using it. It allows the users to convert the GIFs by pasting the video links from third-party websites like YouTube.

Key Features:

● Being an online tool, it is compatible with all types of devices.

● It is elementary to use for all types of users.

● It allows the users to add stickers and captions to their GIFs.

● No fee for this so you can use it free of cost.

● It is a website, so it doesn’t require to be downloaded.

Pros:

● Straightforward and quick to use.

● It delivers a high-resolution output with many customization features.

● It can also convert the GIFs using the links of videos from third-party hosting like YouTube.

Cons:

● Speed of the internet connection matters.

● It comes with a limited edition of colors.

02**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is one of the best online video editing tools created by Wondershare. Filmora can be used to convert files from MP4 to GIF very effectively and efficiently.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Key Features:

● Fully compatible with any operating system.

● It is a great video editing software with many features like adding music, subtitles, etc.

● It can be also be downloaded on Mac and Windows OS.

● It comes with an annual premium subscription for $51.99.

● It can also be purchased with a one-time fee of $79.99.

Pros:

● It has great video editing features.

● It can convert a large number of video formats to high-resolution GIF files.

● You can customize your GIFs as per your requirements using this tool.

Cons:

● Being an all-in-one video editing tool, this can be much more if you just need GIF creations.

● You cannot remove the watermark and use many editing features if you use a trial version.

03CloudConvert

CloudConvert is another easy-to-use MP4 to GIF converter online. It converts all types of video files into GIFs in a concise time.

Key Features:

● It is easy to use.

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It is free of cost.

● It doesn’t require third-party installation.

● It uses compression algorithms.

Pros:

● It is an open-source converter.

● It allows you to add texts.

● It helps in creating GIFs for web publishing.

Cons:

● Complicated for large files.

● Requires; steady internet connection.

04Convertio

Convertio is another online GIF converter that anyone can use. You just need to upload the MP4 file using Dropbox and hit the ‘Convert’ button.

Key Features:

● Effortless and anyone can easily use it.

● One can easily upload files from Dropbox and Google Drive.

● It also has a drag and drops component for uploading the files.

● It is entirely free to use.

● It is online and doesn’t require any installation.

Pros:

● It converts MP4 to GIF very quickly.

● It delivers high-quality output.

● User-friendly interface.

Cons:

● It doesn’t allow the users to edit their GIFs.

● It doesn’t have the customizing feature and is not user-specific.

05Ezgif

Ezgif is free of cost and an easy-to-use online tool that helps you create GIFs in two easy steps, i.e., upload and convert.

Key Features:

● It is an online tool compatible with both Mac and Windows.

● No download and installation required.

● It is a freeware program.

● It maintains the quality of the outcome.

● It converts GIFs very quickly.

Pros:

● User-friendly and can be used by all.

● It has amazing features that assist you while you convert MP4 to GIF.

● It is not complicated for beginners.

Cons:

● It has limited editing features.

● Only 3 minutes video can be done at maximum.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●The demand for GIF files increases with each passing day due to its many advantages. As a result, many people are looking for easy MP4 to GIF converters that are easy and convenient to use.

●Above mentioned online and offline converters can quickly help you turn MP4 into GIF files without compromising the quality of the graphics.

●These converters are readily available and can easily be used on both Mac and Windows with many conveniences.

●They can help you convert the MP4 files into GIF format very quickly, no matter how large the video size is. GIFs being smaller in size and easily transferrable provide many advantages to the users.

Great Guide for Beginners on 2D Animation Making

Best Guide for Beginners on 2D Animation Making

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Often called traditional animation, 2D animation making mostly syncs with vector graphics via computer software. The aim is to create animated images useful in websites, advertisements, films, or computer games.

Furthermore, the 2D animation-making process includes creating storyboards, characters, and backgrounds in 2D space. Objects in 2D animation move up, down, right, and left, but not towards or away from the camera, such as in the 3D animation.

In this article

01 [Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?](#Part 1)

02 [The 5 Principles of Animation](#Part 2)

03 [3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos](#Part 3)

04 [5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?

In 2020, the video became the #1 form of media for content strategy, overtaking infographics and blogs. Undoubtedly, the power of video marketing and animated videos offer a creative, unique, and sometimes more effective way to explain a concept or tell a story.

We asked Yakkety Yak Video Producer and animator extraordinaire Sean Froelich to give us his top 2D animation tips for beginners or tell us how they can be made accessible. So, with his comments, here we’ve described all the content you need for this section and how you can learn the 2D animation making the easy way!

First, let’s look at the difference between different kinds of animation and answer the question: “What is 2D animation?”

You’re probably much more familiar with this animation style than you think. This work involves drawing 2D objects and characters within a flat space. Everything you draw only has a height and width but no depth (which would make it 3D).

So how do you get flat characters and objects to move? Here, the artist would move from the page or screen to specialist 2D animation software to sequence the individual images.

Classic Disney movies are good examples of creating 2D animation for the big screen, but it’s not only in cinema that you can find this sort of project. You might hear people asking, “is 2D animation dead?” but it’s still widely used for commercials, corporate marketing, advertising, video games, and more.

The best way to learn 2D animation making is through courses and tutorials and taking inspiration from real-time scenarios.

If you have already started learning but aren’t getting the progress you want, they are an excellent guide to get you back on the right track.

Fact Check:

A good animation includes various elements: Acting, Image Composition, Physics, film-making, body language, character design, world-building, and much more.

Even professionals use step-by-step workflows, so they don’t have to think about everything.

If even they can’t do it, why should you, as a beginner, overwhelm yourself? The best you can do is to tackle one challenge after the other.

● Deliberately practice single aspects of animation.

● Get feedback from mentors and other artists.

● Increase the difficulty step by step.

Part 2 The 5 Principles of Animation

Animators follow a list of strict principles to create the most inspiring projects. And, these five basic principles stand above the rest as the most significant ones. Your animation will look wooden and fall flat if you ignore these fundamental principles of making 2D animation video memorable.

01Squash and stretch

Squash and stretch give weight and authenticity to an object. For example, imagine a rubber ball bouncing on the ground. It squashes as it hits the ground and comes back up after it stretches. On the other hand, a metal ball would barely stretch or squash.

02Anticipation

Anticipation is one of the essential 2D animation-making principles to give animations a sense of grounding. For example, you must position your body to help you move before heading up from the chair. It would be unrealistic to get up without using your arms to help push your body up. This is why anticipation is crucial to consider.

03Ease in ease out

Imagine the swinging pendulum of a clock. It slows down on each side before increasing the speed. This swinging from side to side would be the quickest in the middle and naturally slow down on each side. This is the essential aspect of easing in and out. It further moves to feel more natural.

04Timing

The quantity of drawings for a given action will vary based on the movements. Fast movements get less drawing while complex and slow movements need more. Timing will give believability to your characters’ movements and objects.

05Solid Drawing

Without any practice of solid drawing, an animator cannot use it effectively animate. On the other hand, with the concept of solid drawing, the animator understands the object’s dimensions in 3D space. Therefore, depth, volume, and weight can convey to the necessary movement.

Part 2 3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos

We can describe a list of 5 reasons to use animation for business.

01It is fun

Your animation doesn’t need to be accurate or realistic. The main objective of using it in business or even cartoons is to instill entertainment and fun. It’s an ideal way to catch customers’ attention instead of strictly for marketing.

02Lasting impression

The animated videos for business leave a lasting impression on the current and new customers. Yet, you must be clear about using animation to convey your business creatively. A story too dragged from the business purpose may not be ideal for making a lasting impression.

So, convey the values you inject into a particular product so that the potential customers get attracted by the information they get from it.

03Boosts conversion rate

Due to the beautiful aspect of business animation videos, the customer is likely to finish the action expected by the brand. Therefore, more than half the visited customers will likely stay on the website with animated content instead of getting high bounce-off rates.

So, you should explain the merits of your product or service to the user in the business’s animated videos. Please add CTA at the end of the video.

Part 4 5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making

The decision to excel in 2D animation making could be a tricky task even if you are aware of its significance, as mentioned above, of animation. However, knowing the importance won’t get you on the right path without any implementation efforts.

You must implement the right strategies and know the essential factors before making animated videos for business. So, let’s discuss those points!

01Budget

The budget is the best factor because you can’t do anything without having money. So, you need to invest a fair amount or invest in decent 2D animation software for beginners. Yet, animation for business doesn’t demand a budget like creating a Pixar movie in millions. For instance, Wondershare Filmora will cost you around $156 per year, less than spending millions in outsourcing video animation work. Yet, it also depends on the style and job of business values you want to incorporate in the animation. You have to outsource if it is expert-level work!

02Brand Positioning

Consider your brand positioning! While 2D animation making, viewers tend to remember more about the brand values. They must know your identity as a brand and the whole industry.

It will allow for incorporating some brand positioning before deciding to make animation videos for business. You can check the brand’s overview from the customer’s point of view. Then, you can instill the presentation according to your business type, whether B2B or B2C, afterward.

03Target Audience

The 2D animation making also holds about the target audience, but it doesn’t mean making videos only for them necessarily. The first question is why you are creating such a video. There could be various reasons, such as attaining new customers, educating the current customers, or raising the awareness of a latest brand or a product.

04Market

You must be aware of the ideas to market your videos before even beginning the 2D animation making. The market can be Instagram, YouTube, or any other social media handle to get a high presence of a potential audience. Moreover, the video should not be too pushy.

05Do Your Research in Advance

Research is a natural starter of all the video production processes, regardless of the objective of a video. You are required to know everything there is to know about a service or a product your animated video is about to execute and plan the video’s production from beginning to end.

You should decide if the 2D animated video is a good option for the product you’re promoting since a live-action video.

Powerful Video Editor Allows You Make Wonderful Animated Videos

Animation maker Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is ideal for you looking to make stunning animated videos. It is also the best alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effects.

Key Features of Filmora

● It includes every primary and advanced editing option, including unlimited tracks, automatic stabilization, preset transitions, advanced editing, and an inbuilt screen recorder.

● Customized animations can help insert video clips and make them fascinating with a unique signature style.

● The Filmora comes with a pack of audio editing options, including an audio compressor, automatic audio sync, audio transitions, noise reduction, etc.

● Each video can be color corrected and set to high-quality video presets with control settings, auto-correction, color wheels, and scopes.

● You have a great option to use different effects such as lights & flares, texts & tiles, masking, warp & distort, etc.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● A guide to 2D animation making

● Five principles of 2D animation making

● Three reasons to create 2D animated videos

● Five top tips for 2D animation making

Try It Free Try It Free

Often called traditional animation, 2D animation making mostly syncs with vector graphics via computer software. The aim is to create animated images useful in websites, advertisements, films, or computer games.

Furthermore, the 2D animation-making process includes creating storyboards, characters, and backgrounds in 2D space. Objects in 2D animation move up, down, right, and left, but not towards or away from the camera, such as in the 3D animation.

In this article

01 [Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?](#Part 1)

02 [The 5 Principles of Animation](#Part 2)

03 [3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos](#Part 3)

04 [5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?

In 2020, the video became the #1 form of media for content strategy, overtaking infographics and blogs. Undoubtedly, the power of video marketing and animated videos offer a creative, unique, and sometimes more effective way to explain a concept or tell a story.

We asked Yakkety Yak Video Producer and animator extraordinaire Sean Froelich to give us his top 2D animation tips for beginners or tell us how they can be made accessible. So, with his comments, here we’ve described all the content you need for this section and how you can learn the 2D animation making the easy way!

First, let’s look at the difference between different kinds of animation and answer the question: “What is 2D animation?”

You’re probably much more familiar with this animation style than you think. This work involves drawing 2D objects and characters within a flat space. Everything you draw only has a height and width but no depth (which would make it 3D).

So how do you get flat characters and objects to move? Here, the artist would move from the page or screen to specialist 2D animation software to sequence the individual images.

Classic Disney movies are good examples of creating 2D animation for the big screen, but it’s not only in cinema that you can find this sort of project. You might hear people asking, “is 2D animation dead?” but it’s still widely used for commercials, corporate marketing, advertising, video games, and more.

The best way to learn 2D animation making is through courses and tutorials and taking inspiration from real-time scenarios.

If you have already started learning but aren’t getting the progress you want, they are an excellent guide to get you back on the right track.

Fact Check:

A good animation includes various elements: Acting, Image Composition, Physics, film-making, body language, character design, world-building, and much more.

Even professionals use step-by-step workflows, so they don’t have to think about everything.

If even they can’t do it, why should you, as a beginner, overwhelm yourself? The best you can do is to tackle one challenge after the other.

● Deliberately practice single aspects of animation.

● Get feedback from mentors and other artists.

● Increase the difficulty step by step.

Part 2 The 5 Principles of Animation

Animators follow a list of strict principles to create the most inspiring projects. And, these five basic principles stand above the rest as the most significant ones. Your animation will look wooden and fall flat if you ignore these fundamental principles of making 2D animation video memorable.

01Squash and stretch

Squash and stretch give weight and authenticity to an object. For example, imagine a rubber ball bouncing on the ground. It squashes as it hits the ground and comes back up after it stretches. On the other hand, a metal ball would barely stretch or squash.

02Anticipation

Anticipation is one of the essential 2D animation-making principles to give animations a sense of grounding. For example, you must position your body to help you move before heading up from the chair. It would be unrealistic to get up without using your arms to help push your body up. This is why anticipation is crucial to consider.

03Ease in ease out

Imagine the swinging pendulum of a clock. It slows down on each side before increasing the speed. This swinging from side to side would be the quickest in the middle and naturally slow down on each side. This is the essential aspect of easing in and out. It further moves to feel more natural.

04Timing

The quantity of drawings for a given action will vary based on the movements. Fast movements get less drawing while complex and slow movements need more. Timing will give believability to your characters’ movements and objects.

05Solid Drawing

Without any practice of solid drawing, an animator cannot use it effectively animate. On the other hand, with the concept of solid drawing, the animator understands the object’s dimensions in 3D space. Therefore, depth, volume, and weight can convey to the necessary movement.

Part 2 3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos

We can describe a list of 5 reasons to use animation for business.

01It is fun

Your animation doesn’t need to be accurate or realistic. The main objective of using it in business or even cartoons is to instill entertainment and fun. It’s an ideal way to catch customers’ attention instead of strictly for marketing.

02Lasting impression

The animated videos for business leave a lasting impression on the current and new customers. Yet, you must be clear about using animation to convey your business creatively. A story too dragged from the business purpose may not be ideal for making a lasting impression.

So, convey the values you inject into a particular product so that the potential customers get attracted by the information they get from it.

03Boosts conversion rate

Due to the beautiful aspect of business animation videos, the customer is likely to finish the action expected by the brand. Therefore, more than half the visited customers will likely stay on the website with animated content instead of getting high bounce-off rates.

So, you should explain the merits of your product or service to the user in the business’s animated videos. Please add CTA at the end of the video.

Part 4 5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making

The decision to excel in 2D animation making could be a tricky task even if you are aware of its significance, as mentioned above, of animation. However, knowing the importance won’t get you on the right path without any implementation efforts.

You must implement the right strategies and know the essential factors before making animated videos for business. So, let’s discuss those points!

01Budget

The budget is the best factor because you can’t do anything without having money. So, you need to invest a fair amount or invest in decent 2D animation software for beginners. Yet, animation for business doesn’t demand a budget like creating a Pixar movie in millions. For instance, Wondershare Filmora will cost you around $156 per year, less than spending millions in outsourcing video animation work. Yet, it also depends on the style and job of business values you want to incorporate in the animation. You have to outsource if it is expert-level work!

02Brand Positioning

Consider your brand positioning! While 2D animation making, viewers tend to remember more about the brand values. They must know your identity as a brand and the whole industry.

It will allow for incorporating some brand positioning before deciding to make animation videos for business. You can check the brand’s overview from the customer’s point of view. Then, you can instill the presentation according to your business type, whether B2B or B2C, afterward.

03Target Audience

The 2D animation making also holds about the target audience, but it doesn’t mean making videos only for them necessarily. The first question is why you are creating such a video. There could be various reasons, such as attaining new customers, educating the current customers, or raising the awareness of a latest brand or a product.

04Market

You must be aware of the ideas to market your videos before even beginning the 2D animation making. The market can be Instagram, YouTube, or any other social media handle to get a high presence of a potential audience. Moreover, the video should not be too pushy.

05Do Your Research in Advance

Research is a natural starter of all the video production processes, regardless of the objective of a video. You are required to know everything there is to know about a service or a product your animated video is about to execute and plan the video’s production from beginning to end.

You should decide if the 2D animated video is a good option for the product you’re promoting since a live-action video.

Powerful Video Editor Allows You Make Wonderful Animated Videos

Animation maker Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is ideal for you looking to make stunning animated videos. It is also the best alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effects.

Key Features of Filmora

● It includes every primary and advanced editing option, including unlimited tracks, automatic stabilization, preset transitions, advanced editing, and an inbuilt screen recorder.

● Customized animations can help insert video clips and make them fascinating with a unique signature style.

● The Filmora comes with a pack of audio editing options, including an audio compressor, automatic audio sync, audio transitions, noise reduction, etc.

● Each video can be color corrected and set to high-quality video presets with control settings, auto-correction, color wheels, and scopes.

● You have a great option to use different effects such as lights & flares, texts & tiles, masking, warp & distort, etc.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● A guide to 2D animation making

● Five principles of 2D animation making

● Three reasons to create 2D animated videos

● Five top tips for 2D animation making

Try It Free Try It Free

Often called traditional animation, 2D animation making mostly syncs with vector graphics via computer software. The aim is to create animated images useful in websites, advertisements, films, or computer games.

Furthermore, the 2D animation-making process includes creating storyboards, characters, and backgrounds in 2D space. Objects in 2D animation move up, down, right, and left, but not towards or away from the camera, such as in the 3D animation.

In this article

01 [Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?](#Part 1)

02 [The 5 Principles of Animation](#Part 2)

03 [3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos](#Part 3)

04 [5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?

In 2020, the video became the #1 form of media for content strategy, overtaking infographics and blogs. Undoubtedly, the power of video marketing and animated videos offer a creative, unique, and sometimes more effective way to explain a concept or tell a story.

We asked Yakkety Yak Video Producer and animator extraordinaire Sean Froelich to give us his top 2D animation tips for beginners or tell us how they can be made accessible. So, with his comments, here we’ve described all the content you need for this section and how you can learn the 2D animation making the easy way!

First, let’s look at the difference between different kinds of animation and answer the question: “What is 2D animation?”

You’re probably much more familiar with this animation style than you think. This work involves drawing 2D objects and characters within a flat space. Everything you draw only has a height and width but no depth (which would make it 3D).

So how do you get flat characters and objects to move? Here, the artist would move from the page or screen to specialist 2D animation software to sequence the individual images.

Classic Disney movies are good examples of creating 2D animation for the big screen, but it’s not only in cinema that you can find this sort of project. You might hear people asking, “is 2D animation dead?” but it’s still widely used for commercials, corporate marketing, advertising, video games, and more.

The best way to learn 2D animation making is through courses and tutorials and taking inspiration from real-time scenarios.

If you have already started learning but aren’t getting the progress you want, they are an excellent guide to get you back on the right track.

Fact Check:

A good animation includes various elements: Acting, Image Composition, Physics, film-making, body language, character design, world-building, and much more.

Even professionals use step-by-step workflows, so they don’t have to think about everything.

If even they can’t do it, why should you, as a beginner, overwhelm yourself? The best you can do is to tackle one challenge after the other.

● Deliberately practice single aspects of animation.

● Get feedback from mentors and other artists.

● Increase the difficulty step by step.

Part 2 The 5 Principles of Animation

Animators follow a list of strict principles to create the most inspiring projects. And, these five basic principles stand above the rest as the most significant ones. Your animation will look wooden and fall flat if you ignore these fundamental principles of making 2D animation video memorable.

01Squash and stretch

Squash and stretch give weight and authenticity to an object. For example, imagine a rubber ball bouncing on the ground. It squashes as it hits the ground and comes back up after it stretches. On the other hand, a metal ball would barely stretch or squash.

02Anticipation

Anticipation is one of the essential 2D animation-making principles to give animations a sense of grounding. For example, you must position your body to help you move before heading up from the chair. It would be unrealistic to get up without using your arms to help push your body up. This is why anticipation is crucial to consider.

03Ease in ease out

Imagine the swinging pendulum of a clock. It slows down on each side before increasing the speed. This swinging from side to side would be the quickest in the middle and naturally slow down on each side. This is the essential aspect of easing in and out. It further moves to feel more natural.

04Timing

The quantity of drawings for a given action will vary based on the movements. Fast movements get less drawing while complex and slow movements need more. Timing will give believability to your characters’ movements and objects.

05Solid Drawing

Without any practice of solid drawing, an animator cannot use it effectively animate. On the other hand, with the concept of solid drawing, the animator understands the object’s dimensions in 3D space. Therefore, depth, volume, and weight can convey to the necessary movement.

Part 2 3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos

We can describe a list of 5 reasons to use animation for business.

01It is fun

Your animation doesn’t need to be accurate or realistic. The main objective of using it in business or even cartoons is to instill entertainment and fun. It’s an ideal way to catch customers’ attention instead of strictly for marketing.

02Lasting impression

The animated videos for business leave a lasting impression on the current and new customers. Yet, you must be clear about using animation to convey your business creatively. A story too dragged from the business purpose may not be ideal for making a lasting impression.

So, convey the values you inject into a particular product so that the potential customers get attracted by the information they get from it.

03Boosts conversion rate

Due to the beautiful aspect of business animation videos, the customer is likely to finish the action expected by the brand. Therefore, more than half the visited customers will likely stay on the website with animated content instead of getting high bounce-off rates.

So, you should explain the merits of your product or service to the user in the business’s animated videos. Please add CTA at the end of the video.

Part 4 5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making

The decision to excel in 2D animation making could be a tricky task even if you are aware of its significance, as mentioned above, of animation. However, knowing the importance won’t get you on the right path without any implementation efforts.

You must implement the right strategies and know the essential factors before making animated videos for business. So, let’s discuss those points!

01Budget

The budget is the best factor because you can’t do anything without having money. So, you need to invest a fair amount or invest in decent 2D animation software for beginners. Yet, animation for business doesn’t demand a budget like creating a Pixar movie in millions. For instance, Wondershare Filmora will cost you around $156 per year, less than spending millions in outsourcing video animation work. Yet, it also depends on the style and job of business values you want to incorporate in the animation. You have to outsource if it is expert-level work!

02Brand Positioning

Consider your brand positioning! While 2D animation making, viewers tend to remember more about the brand values. They must know your identity as a brand and the whole industry.

It will allow for incorporating some brand positioning before deciding to make animation videos for business. You can check the brand’s overview from the customer’s point of view. Then, you can instill the presentation according to your business type, whether B2B or B2C, afterward.

03Target Audience

The 2D animation making also holds about the target audience, but it doesn’t mean making videos only for them necessarily. The first question is why you are creating such a video. There could be various reasons, such as attaining new customers, educating the current customers, or raising the awareness of a latest brand or a product.

04Market

You must be aware of the ideas to market your videos before even beginning the 2D animation making. The market can be Instagram, YouTube, or any other social media handle to get a high presence of a potential audience. Moreover, the video should not be too pushy.

05Do Your Research in Advance

Research is a natural starter of all the video production processes, regardless of the objective of a video. You are required to know everything there is to know about a service or a product your animated video is about to execute and plan the video’s production from beginning to end.

You should decide if the 2D animated video is a good option for the product you’re promoting since a live-action video.

Powerful Video Editor Allows You Make Wonderful Animated Videos

Animation maker Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is ideal for you looking to make stunning animated videos. It is also the best alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effects.

Key Features of Filmora

● It includes every primary and advanced editing option, including unlimited tracks, automatic stabilization, preset transitions, advanced editing, and an inbuilt screen recorder.

● Customized animations can help insert video clips and make them fascinating with a unique signature style.

● The Filmora comes with a pack of audio editing options, including an audio compressor, automatic audio sync, audio transitions, noise reduction, etc.

● Each video can be color corrected and set to high-quality video presets with control settings, auto-correction, color wheels, and scopes.

● You have a great option to use different effects such as lights & flares, texts & tiles, masking, warp & distort, etc.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● A guide to 2D animation making

● Five principles of 2D animation making

● Three reasons to create 2D animated videos

● Five top tips for 2D animation making

Try It Free Try It Free

Often called traditional animation, 2D animation making mostly syncs with vector graphics via computer software. The aim is to create animated images useful in websites, advertisements, films, or computer games.

Furthermore, the 2D animation-making process includes creating storyboards, characters, and backgrounds in 2D space. Objects in 2D animation move up, down, right, and left, but not towards or away from the camera, such as in the 3D animation.

In this article

01 [Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?](#Part 1)

02 [The 5 Principles of Animation](#Part 2)

03 [3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos](#Part 3)

04 [5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making](#Part 4)

Part 1 Is 2D Animation Easy & How Do You Learn It?

In 2020, the video became the #1 form of media for content strategy, overtaking infographics and blogs. Undoubtedly, the power of video marketing and animated videos offer a creative, unique, and sometimes more effective way to explain a concept or tell a story.

We asked Yakkety Yak Video Producer and animator extraordinaire Sean Froelich to give us his top 2D animation tips for beginners or tell us how they can be made accessible. So, with his comments, here we’ve described all the content you need for this section and how you can learn the 2D animation making the easy way!

First, let’s look at the difference between different kinds of animation and answer the question: “What is 2D animation?”

You’re probably much more familiar with this animation style than you think. This work involves drawing 2D objects and characters within a flat space. Everything you draw only has a height and width but no depth (which would make it 3D).

So how do you get flat characters and objects to move? Here, the artist would move from the page or screen to specialist 2D animation software to sequence the individual images.

Classic Disney movies are good examples of creating 2D animation for the big screen, but it’s not only in cinema that you can find this sort of project. You might hear people asking, “is 2D animation dead?” but it’s still widely used for commercials, corporate marketing, advertising, video games, and more.

The best way to learn 2D animation making is through courses and tutorials and taking inspiration from real-time scenarios.

If you have already started learning but aren’t getting the progress you want, they are an excellent guide to get you back on the right track.

Fact Check:

A good animation includes various elements: Acting, Image Composition, Physics, film-making, body language, character design, world-building, and much more.

Even professionals use step-by-step workflows, so they don’t have to think about everything.

If even they can’t do it, why should you, as a beginner, overwhelm yourself? The best you can do is to tackle one challenge after the other.

● Deliberately practice single aspects of animation.

● Get feedback from mentors and other artists.

● Increase the difficulty step by step.

Part 2 The 5 Principles of Animation

Animators follow a list of strict principles to create the most inspiring projects. And, these five basic principles stand above the rest as the most significant ones. Your animation will look wooden and fall flat if you ignore these fundamental principles of making 2D animation video memorable.

01Squash and stretch

Squash and stretch give weight and authenticity to an object. For example, imagine a rubber ball bouncing on the ground. It squashes as it hits the ground and comes back up after it stretches. On the other hand, a metal ball would barely stretch or squash.

02Anticipation

Anticipation is one of the essential 2D animation-making principles to give animations a sense of grounding. For example, you must position your body to help you move before heading up from the chair. It would be unrealistic to get up without using your arms to help push your body up. This is why anticipation is crucial to consider.

03Ease in ease out

Imagine the swinging pendulum of a clock. It slows down on each side before increasing the speed. This swinging from side to side would be the quickest in the middle and naturally slow down on each side. This is the essential aspect of easing in and out. It further moves to feel more natural.

04Timing

The quantity of drawings for a given action will vary based on the movements. Fast movements get less drawing while complex and slow movements need more. Timing will give believability to your characters’ movements and objects.

05Solid Drawing

Without any practice of solid drawing, an animator cannot use it effectively animate. On the other hand, with the concept of solid drawing, the animator understands the object’s dimensions in 3D space. Therefore, depth, volume, and weight can convey to the necessary movement.

Part 2 3 Reasons to Create Animated Videos

We can describe a list of 5 reasons to use animation for business.

01It is fun

Your animation doesn’t need to be accurate or realistic. The main objective of using it in business or even cartoons is to instill entertainment and fun. It’s an ideal way to catch customers’ attention instead of strictly for marketing.

02Lasting impression

The animated videos for business leave a lasting impression on the current and new customers. Yet, you must be clear about using animation to convey your business creatively. A story too dragged from the business purpose may not be ideal for making a lasting impression.

So, convey the values you inject into a particular product so that the potential customers get attracted by the information they get from it.

03Boosts conversion rate

Due to the beautiful aspect of business animation videos, the customer is likely to finish the action expected by the brand. Therefore, more than half the visited customers will likely stay on the website with animated content instead of getting high bounce-off rates.

So, you should explain the merits of your product or service to the user in the business’s animated videos. Please add CTA at the end of the video.

Part 4 5 Essential Tips for Your 2D Animation Making

The decision to excel in 2D animation making could be a tricky task even if you are aware of its significance, as mentioned above, of animation. However, knowing the importance won’t get you on the right path without any implementation efforts.

You must implement the right strategies and know the essential factors before making animated videos for business. So, let’s discuss those points!

01Budget

The budget is the best factor because you can’t do anything without having money. So, you need to invest a fair amount or invest in decent 2D animation software for beginners. Yet, animation for business doesn’t demand a budget like creating a Pixar movie in millions. For instance, Wondershare Filmora will cost you around $156 per year, less than spending millions in outsourcing video animation work. Yet, it also depends on the style and job of business values you want to incorporate in the animation. You have to outsource if it is expert-level work!

02Brand Positioning

Consider your brand positioning! While 2D animation making, viewers tend to remember more about the brand values. They must know your identity as a brand and the whole industry.

It will allow for incorporating some brand positioning before deciding to make animation videos for business. You can check the brand’s overview from the customer’s point of view. Then, you can instill the presentation according to your business type, whether B2B or B2C, afterward.

03Target Audience

The 2D animation making also holds about the target audience, but it doesn’t mean making videos only for them necessarily. The first question is why you are creating such a video. There could be various reasons, such as attaining new customers, educating the current customers, or raising the awareness of a latest brand or a product.

04Market

You must be aware of the ideas to market your videos before even beginning the 2D animation making. The market can be Instagram, YouTube, or any other social media handle to get a high presence of a potential audience. Moreover, the video should not be too pushy.

05Do Your Research in Advance

Research is a natural starter of all the video production processes, regardless of the objective of a video. You are required to know everything there is to know about a service or a product your animated video is about to execute and plan the video’s production from beginning to end.

You should decide if the 2D animated video is a good option for the product you’re promoting since a live-action video.

Powerful Video Editor Allows You Make Wonderful Animated Videos

Animation maker Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is ideal for you looking to make stunning animated videos. It is also the best alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effects.

Key Features of Filmora

● It includes every primary and advanced editing option, including unlimited tracks, automatic stabilization, preset transitions, advanced editing, and an inbuilt screen recorder.

● Customized animations can help insert video clips and make them fascinating with a unique signature style.

● The Filmora comes with a pack of audio editing options, including an audio compressor, automatic audio sync, audio transitions, noise reduction, etc.

● Each video can be color corrected and set to high-quality video presets with control settings, auto-correction, color wheels, and scopes.

● You have a great option to use different effects such as lights & flares, texts & tiles, masking, warp & distort, etc.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● A guide to 2D animation making

● Five principles of 2D animation making

● Three reasons to create 2D animated videos

● Five top tips for 2D animation making

How to Convert Video to GIF Fast & Easy

How to Convert Video to GIF (Fast & Easy!)

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

The use of GIFs has increased over time and not only on social media platforms, these interesting animations are used for various purposes like marketing, blogging, WhatsApp chats, and much more.

Though there are several online sites from where you can download the desired GIF, there is also an option to create a customized one using videos of images. So, if you too are keen to create a customized GIF, the article will look after your concerns. Learn how to make video to GIF Photoshop and using other tools. Keep reading!!

In this article

01 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 1)

02 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Creating GIFs from videos using Photoshop

When it comes to any type of video editing task, the first software that comes to mind is Photoshop. Developed by Adobe, this is an excellent editing tool available for Windows and Mac. The software comes loaded with a wide range of functions that help you create desired graphics including GIFs.

Though the interface and the use of the software are a little complicated, once you get a hang of it, professional-looking files can be created in no time.

Steps to convert video to GIF Photoshop

Step 1. Launch the Photoshop software on your system and select File > Import. Next tap on the “Video Frames to Layers” option. Choose the desired video (compatible format) and tap on Load.

Step 2. Next, you need to select the Range to Import. For a few frames, choose the “Selected Frames Only” option.

Step 3. You now need to cut the frames that are not needed by going to Window and then selecting the Animation. If needed, new frames can also be added here.

Step 4. To make your animation loop forever, select Forever from the bottom left side of the animation frames.

Step 5. Next, at the upper-left corner, go to the Rectangle marquee tool and choose the section you wish to focus on

Step 6. Select the image size of the video that will make your GIF look appealing.

Step 7. Next, go to File > Save for Web & Devices for optimizing the image.

Step 8. Now select GIF at the preset section and check if the animation created is right by clicking on the Preview button.

Step 9. Finally, when all is done, click on the Save button and give a desired name to the file.

With the above steps you can make gif from video Photoshop.

Part 2 Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora

The learning curve of Photoshop is quite steep and to create a GIF from videos using the tool is a complicated process involving multiple steps and especially if you are a beginner and have no prior experience of working with Photoshop software.

So, if you are looking for an alternative that is simple and fast, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor as the best option.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software videos and images in all key formats can be added to the interface for creating GIF animations. An array of editing options is available like cropping, splitting, rotating, cutting, and more. You can even add text, sound, effects, and other elements for further customization.

In a few simple steps, the software will let you create GIFs of high quality that can be used on several social media and other online platforms.

Steps to create GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Download, install, and launch the Wondershare Filmora software on your system and then browse to import the media files from which you want to create a GIF.

Step 2. After the files are added to the interface, move them to the timeline at the bottom by dragging and dropping.

Step 3. Using the editing options you can trim, crop, rotate, and perform other functions.

Step 4. You can even add text, effects, and other elements for further customization.

Step 5. Next, choose to save the created file as GIF under the Local tab. Choose the file name and the location, and then finally tap on the EXPORT button to start the processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●GIFs are the latest trend that is used all over social media and other online sites.

●Several software and tools can help in creating the desired GIF.

●Adobe Photoshop is one of the widely used software that can create a GIF using videos as well as images, but the process is quite complicated.

●For a simpler and quicker process of creating a GIF, we suggest using Wondershare Filmora.

Try It Free Try It Free

The use of GIFs has increased over time and not only on social media platforms, these interesting animations are used for various purposes like marketing, blogging, WhatsApp chats, and much more.

Though there are several online sites from where you can download the desired GIF, there is also an option to create a customized one using videos of images. So, if you too are keen to create a customized GIF, the article will look after your concerns. Learn how to make video to GIF Photoshop and using other tools. Keep reading!!

In this article

01 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 1)

02 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Creating GIFs from videos using Photoshop

When it comes to any type of video editing task, the first software that comes to mind is Photoshop. Developed by Adobe, this is an excellent editing tool available for Windows and Mac. The software comes loaded with a wide range of functions that help you create desired graphics including GIFs.

Though the interface and the use of the software are a little complicated, once you get a hang of it, professional-looking files can be created in no time.

Steps to convert video to GIF Photoshop

Step 1. Launch the Photoshop software on your system and select File > Import. Next tap on the “Video Frames to Layers” option. Choose the desired video (compatible format) and tap on Load.

Step 2. Next, you need to select the Range to Import. For a few frames, choose the “Selected Frames Only” option.

Step 3. You now need to cut the frames that are not needed by going to Window and then selecting the Animation. If needed, new frames can also be added here.

Step 4. To make your animation loop forever, select Forever from the bottom left side of the animation frames.

Step 5. Next, at the upper-left corner, go to the Rectangle marquee tool and choose the section you wish to focus on

Step 6. Select the image size of the video that will make your GIF look appealing.

Step 7. Next, go to File > Save for Web & Devices for optimizing the image.

Step 8. Now select GIF at the preset section and check if the animation created is right by clicking on the Preview button.

Step 9. Finally, when all is done, click on the Save button and give a desired name to the file.

With the above steps you can make gif from video Photoshop.

Part 2 Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora

The learning curve of Photoshop is quite steep and to create a GIF from videos using the tool is a complicated process involving multiple steps and especially if you are a beginner and have no prior experience of working with Photoshop software.

So, if you are looking for an alternative that is simple and fast, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor as the best option.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software videos and images in all key formats can be added to the interface for creating GIF animations. An array of editing options is available like cropping, splitting, rotating, cutting, and more. You can even add text, sound, effects, and other elements for further customization.

In a few simple steps, the software will let you create GIFs of high quality that can be used on several social media and other online platforms.

Steps to create GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Download, install, and launch the Wondershare Filmora software on your system and then browse to import the media files from which you want to create a GIF.

Step 2. After the files are added to the interface, move them to the timeline at the bottom by dragging and dropping.

Step 3. Using the editing options you can trim, crop, rotate, and perform other functions.

Step 4. You can even add text, effects, and other elements for further customization.

Step 5. Next, choose to save the created file as GIF under the Local tab. Choose the file name and the location, and then finally tap on the EXPORT button to start the processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●GIFs are the latest trend that is used all over social media and other online sites.

●Several software and tools can help in creating the desired GIF.

●Adobe Photoshop is one of the widely used software that can create a GIF using videos as well as images, but the process is quite complicated.

●For a simpler and quicker process of creating a GIF, we suggest using Wondershare Filmora.

Try It Free Try It Free

The use of GIFs has increased over time and not only on social media platforms, these interesting animations are used for various purposes like marketing, blogging, WhatsApp chats, and much more.

Though there are several online sites from where you can download the desired GIF, there is also an option to create a customized one using videos of images. So, if you too are keen to create a customized GIF, the article will look after your concerns. Learn how to make video to GIF Photoshop and using other tools. Keep reading!!

In this article

01 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 1)

02 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Creating GIFs from videos using Photoshop

When it comes to any type of video editing task, the first software that comes to mind is Photoshop. Developed by Adobe, this is an excellent editing tool available for Windows and Mac. The software comes loaded with a wide range of functions that help you create desired graphics including GIFs.

Though the interface and the use of the software are a little complicated, once you get a hang of it, professional-looking files can be created in no time.

Steps to convert video to GIF Photoshop

Step 1. Launch the Photoshop software on your system and select File > Import. Next tap on the “Video Frames to Layers” option. Choose the desired video (compatible format) and tap on Load.

Step 2. Next, you need to select the Range to Import. For a few frames, choose the “Selected Frames Only” option.

Step 3. You now need to cut the frames that are not needed by going to Window and then selecting the Animation. If needed, new frames can also be added here.

Step 4. To make your animation loop forever, select Forever from the bottom left side of the animation frames.

Step 5. Next, at the upper-left corner, go to the Rectangle marquee tool and choose the section you wish to focus on

Step 6. Select the image size of the video that will make your GIF look appealing.

Step 7. Next, go to File > Save for Web & Devices for optimizing the image.

Step 8. Now select GIF at the preset section and check if the animation created is right by clicking on the Preview button.

Step 9. Finally, when all is done, click on the Save button and give a desired name to the file.

With the above steps you can make gif from video Photoshop.

Part 2 Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora

The learning curve of Photoshop is quite steep and to create a GIF from videos using the tool is a complicated process involving multiple steps and especially if you are a beginner and have no prior experience of working with Photoshop software.

So, if you are looking for an alternative that is simple and fast, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor as the best option.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software videos and images in all key formats can be added to the interface for creating GIF animations. An array of editing options is available like cropping, splitting, rotating, cutting, and more. You can even add text, sound, effects, and other elements for further customization.

In a few simple steps, the software will let you create GIFs of high quality that can be used on several social media and other online platforms.

Steps to create GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Download, install, and launch the Wondershare Filmora software on your system and then browse to import the media files from which you want to create a GIF.

Step 2. After the files are added to the interface, move them to the timeline at the bottom by dragging and dropping.

Step 3. Using the editing options you can trim, crop, rotate, and perform other functions.

Step 4. You can even add text, effects, and other elements for further customization.

Step 5. Next, choose to save the created file as GIF under the Local tab. Choose the file name and the location, and then finally tap on the EXPORT button to start the processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●GIFs are the latest trend that is used all over social media and other online sites.

●Several software and tools can help in creating the desired GIF.

●Adobe Photoshop is one of the widely used software that can create a GIF using videos as well as images, but the process is quite complicated.

●For a simpler and quicker process of creating a GIF, we suggest using Wondershare Filmora.

Try It Free Try It Free

The use of GIFs has increased over time and not only on social media platforms, these interesting animations are used for various purposes like marketing, blogging, WhatsApp chats, and much more.

Though there are several online sites from where you can download the desired GIF, there is also an option to create a customized one using videos of images. So, if you too are keen to create a customized GIF, the article will look after your concerns. Learn how to make video to GIF Photoshop and using other tools. Keep reading!!

In this article

01 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 1)

02 [Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Creating GIFs from videos using Photoshop

When it comes to any type of video editing task, the first software that comes to mind is Photoshop. Developed by Adobe, this is an excellent editing tool available for Windows and Mac. The software comes loaded with a wide range of functions that help you create desired graphics including GIFs.

Though the interface and the use of the software are a little complicated, once you get a hang of it, professional-looking files can be created in no time.

Steps to convert video to GIF Photoshop

Step 1. Launch the Photoshop software on your system and select File > Import. Next tap on the “Video Frames to Layers” option. Choose the desired video (compatible format) and tap on Load.

Step 2. Next, you need to select the Range to Import. For a few frames, choose the “Selected Frames Only” option.

Step 3. You now need to cut the frames that are not needed by going to Window and then selecting the Animation. If needed, new frames can also be added here.

Step 4. To make your animation loop forever, select Forever from the bottom left side of the animation frames.

Step 5. Next, at the upper-left corner, go to the Rectangle marquee tool and choose the section you wish to focus on

Step 6. Select the image size of the video that will make your GIF look appealing.

Step 7. Next, go to File > Save for Web & Devices for optimizing the image.

Step 8. Now select GIF at the preset section and check if the animation created is right by clicking on the Preview button.

Step 9. Finally, when all is done, click on the Save button and give a desired name to the file.

With the above steps you can make gif from video Photoshop.

Part 2 Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora

The learning curve of Photoshop is quite steep and to create a GIF from videos using the tool is a complicated process involving multiple steps and especially if you are a beginner and have no prior experience of working with Photoshop software.

So, if you are looking for an alternative that is simple and fast, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor as the best option.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Using the software videos and images in all key formats can be added to the interface for creating GIF animations. An array of editing options is available like cropping, splitting, rotating, cutting, and more. You can even add text, sound, effects, and other elements for further customization.

In a few simple steps, the software will let you create GIFs of high quality that can be used on several social media and other online platforms.

Steps to create GIF using Wondershare Filmora

Step 1. Download, install, and launch the Wondershare Filmora software on your system and then browse to import the media files from which you want to create a GIF.

Step 2. After the files are added to the interface, move them to the timeline at the bottom by dragging and dropping.

Step 3. Using the editing options you can trim, crop, rotate, and perform other functions.

Step 4. You can even add text, effects, and other elements for further customization.

Step 5. Next, choose to save the created file as GIF under the Local tab. Choose the file name and the location, and then finally tap on the EXPORT button to start the processing.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●GIFs are the latest trend that is used all over social media and other online sites.

●Several software and tools can help in creating the desired GIF.

●Adobe Photoshop is one of the widely used software that can create a GIF using videos as well as images, but the process is quite complicated.

●For a simpler and quicker process of creating a GIF, we suggest using Wondershare Filmora.

How to Make Animation Characters with the Best Character Creators

How-to Guide: Make Animation Characters with the Best Animated Character Creators

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you a marketer and don’t know where to start? You can start with character animation?

This article will engage you with many software to create your own animated character. Plus, some easy ways too for those novices in this field with simple apps to create your own animated character.

In this article

01 [How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?](#Part 1)

02 [Top 8 Software to make Character Animation. ](#Part 2)

03 [3 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?

If you are concerned about which character animation maker to choose, be aware of the analysis and alternatives you need to know. After knowing the needs of the animation as going to be mentioned below, your chances of selecting the software correctly will increase.

At first, you need to know what are you creating, what kind of animation software you want to produce? What are the objectives of videos marketing or movies? By answering these questions, you can choose the correct software.

You need to decide the features you require in the software. You may not require all the advanced features. If you are doing a simple animated video, you require only simple features but enough to complete your project.

There is a separate type of software for 2D and 3D, and you need to choose your requirement to complete the project

Now that you have known all the features you need to consider before choosing software choose it wisely and enjoy creating character animation. We’ll go over a considerable number of animation software in this journal, and you can choose one of them.

Part 2 Top 8 software to Create Character Animation

Due to the difficulty in selecting character animation software, we have sorted out some of the most beneficial and user-friendly options.

01 Animaker

The best part of this software is its versatility and flexibility. Animaker is valuable software for every kind of business animation, and it involves multiple features. It is a feature-rich free animated character creator.

●You may create six different styles using Animaker: 2D, 2.5D, typography, infographic, whiteboard, and handcrafts.

●100 charts, 1000 icons, and 3000 maps are in the animated infographic.

●You can use advanced animation features like a record, multi-move, curve, transition effects, camera in and out, and enter/exit effects.

●Animaker supports audio features like text to speech, sound effects, voice recording, and creating custom sounds.

●Also, it comes along with pre-designed transition effects and supports HD videos.

This is free software for simple basic features, but in the case of professional uses, the price ranges from $12 - $99 based on the features required.

02Stop Motion Studio

If you are a beginner, this software would be helpful. After creating high-quality 2K stop motion animations videos, you can mix them with 2D drawings. The disadvantage does not have any free features.

●It runs on different operating systems like iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows.

●It has DSLR camera support.

●There is a green screen option to change the background of the video or animation.

●Other handy tools like paint tools, magic erasers, and sound effects.

●This is an effortless editing app.

The price of the Stop Motion Studio varies based on the operating system. For Windows, it is $1.99; for iOS and Android, the price is $4.99; and for Mac, the cost is $9.99.

03Vyond

With Vyond, you can create an array of handy and professional animated character creator videos. Users from pro to beginners can easily access this software for creating an explainer video and whiteboard animations using this feature-rich software.

●It offers a wide range of entering/exit effects for static images.

●Convenient drag and drop features for beginners to access quickly.

●One of the unique features here is automatic lip-syncing.

●There is a built-in library that you can customize.

●Vyond supports team collaboration and camera tools like camera angles and pan zooms.

Vyond offers a free trial of 14 days to check the features and friendliness. You can get the active features for a month or a year by paying $49 and $999 based on the specs you require.

04Wideo

This is an excellent online tool designed for beginners to develop animated videos. Here, you can create an animated character and use that in animated videos, presentations, and promotions with the animated character creator, the best tool for beginners.

●‘Wideo’ provides HD support for the users.

●You may use an extensive library of templates to make videos for various reasons.

●Add music and soundtracks to your videos.

●Publish the final animated videos directly to YouTube.

●The length of your videos and the amount of storage space depend on your plan.

The licensing plan of Wideo varies based on the expertise and features required. It ranges from $19 to $79 per month. Also, it has a free trial of 7 days.

05Blender

Blender is open-source software used to create animated characters online to create video games, models, renderings, etc. Blender has a rich animation feature, helping everyone to make all levels of animation.

●Blender is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

●Advanced modeling, sculpting, and UV tools are included.

●Provided with rigging as well as animation in advanced mode.

●Enjoy other features like sculpt brush strokes, onion skinning, layers, and colors for the stroke and fill.

●It creates a very smooth animation video.

This is free animated character creator software. Thus, you need not pay to access any tools or features in Blender. It will be more beneficial for personal use without any investment.

06’Mango Animate’ Character Maker

‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker is the most excellent beginner character animating software available.

●It includes several action skeletons templates that make it simple to turn several PNG/PSD photos into realistic 2D animated creatures.

●Mango Animate CM comes with an extensive library of predefined motions, allowing users to animate their chosen character quickly and effortlessly.

●It may also personalize animated characters by changing their clothing or skin tone.

●Add facial expressions to tell fantastic stories.

●It can be operated by beginners also easily.

The ‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker price ranges from $ 4.08 to $16.58 per month based on the level of animation you are going to make (starter, pro, and enterprise).

01iClone

How about a character animation software whose name links to well-known companies like Ford and Microsoft?

●iClone is precisely that software with completely customizable 3D characters.

●And a wide range of lip-sync options.

●It’s a favorite among animators looking for a program that includes facial animation, motion key editing, and soft fabric physics simulation.

●Furthermore, thanks to its enhanced shadowing and lighting effects.

●Creating a realistic environment for characters has never been easier.

The price of iClone software is $398 for the character animation essential bundle and $199 for the standard package.

08Auto Desk Maya

Professional animation designers will find Autodesk Maya to be the ideal toolkit.

●It is a medium for channeling your technical and artistic abilities into fascinating 3D animations.

●Since it is a comprehensive program, it covers rendering, simulation, and modeling simultaneously.

●Clump modifier, MASH nodes, UV editor, and After Effects Live Link is significant characteristics worth highlighting in their innovative features.

●You can easily shape 3D objects and scenes with institutive modeling tools.

●It creates realistic effects from explosions to cloth simulation.

Auto Desk Maya is a costly software with a price of $215 per month and $4845 for three years.

Part 3 3 Easy Ways to Create Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)

Using the right yet easy tool is the right approach for those pretty new in creating their cartoon character. So, here we shall reveal about such easy ways to make your cartoon character.

01Online Avatar Builders

To create animated characters online, an avatar with avatar builders is a fun approach to a unique look for yourself. Because these tools are frequently online, you won’t need to install any software. In most circumstances, you won’t need to register to utilize the service. Online avatar generators have several advantages, including that they are either free or inexpensive to use. One significant disadvantage is that they can only acquire a hazy resemblance to you.

01Character Creator

With this online tool, create your own animated character, a custom female or male vector character. Aside from facial customization, you get access to a vast wardrobe of clothing, shoes, and body accessories. The character creator is ideal for generating a muscular, alternative “video game type” identity.

03Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an excellent option if you want simple but strong video editing tools. The keyframing tools will assist you in creating smooth and precise cartoon effects. With one click, you can quickly turn a photo into a comic. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of header templates and transitions. This is a free animated character creator.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This YouTube tutorial will help you learn about keyframes and different templates. In comparison to the other ten ways listed above, we recommend Wondershare Filmora Video Editor .

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding how to choose the right character animator

● Eight software to create your own character animation

● Some of the simple ways to create cartoon characters.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you a marketer and don’t know where to start? You can start with character animation?

This article will engage you with many software to create your own animated character. Plus, some easy ways too for those novices in this field with simple apps to create your own animated character.

In this article

01 [How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?](#Part 1)

02 [Top 8 Software to make Character Animation. ](#Part 2)

03 [3 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?

If you are concerned about which character animation maker to choose, be aware of the analysis and alternatives you need to know. After knowing the needs of the animation as going to be mentioned below, your chances of selecting the software correctly will increase.

At first, you need to know what are you creating, what kind of animation software you want to produce? What are the objectives of videos marketing or movies? By answering these questions, you can choose the correct software.

You need to decide the features you require in the software. You may not require all the advanced features. If you are doing a simple animated video, you require only simple features but enough to complete your project.

There is a separate type of software for 2D and 3D, and you need to choose your requirement to complete the project

Now that you have known all the features you need to consider before choosing software choose it wisely and enjoy creating character animation. We’ll go over a considerable number of animation software in this journal, and you can choose one of them.

Part 2 Top 8 software to Create Character Animation

Due to the difficulty in selecting character animation software, we have sorted out some of the most beneficial and user-friendly options.

01 Animaker

The best part of this software is its versatility and flexibility. Animaker is valuable software for every kind of business animation, and it involves multiple features. It is a feature-rich free animated character creator.

●You may create six different styles using Animaker: 2D, 2.5D, typography, infographic, whiteboard, and handcrafts.

●100 charts, 1000 icons, and 3000 maps are in the animated infographic.

●You can use advanced animation features like a record, multi-move, curve, transition effects, camera in and out, and enter/exit effects.

●Animaker supports audio features like text to speech, sound effects, voice recording, and creating custom sounds.

●Also, it comes along with pre-designed transition effects and supports HD videos.

This is free software for simple basic features, but in the case of professional uses, the price ranges from $12 - $99 based on the features required.

02Stop Motion Studio

If you are a beginner, this software would be helpful. After creating high-quality 2K stop motion animations videos, you can mix them with 2D drawings. The disadvantage does not have any free features.

●It runs on different operating systems like iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows.

●It has DSLR camera support.

●There is a green screen option to change the background of the video or animation.

●Other handy tools like paint tools, magic erasers, and sound effects.

●This is an effortless editing app.

The price of the Stop Motion Studio varies based on the operating system. For Windows, it is $1.99; for iOS and Android, the price is $4.99; and for Mac, the cost is $9.99.

03Vyond

With Vyond, you can create an array of handy and professional animated character creator videos. Users from pro to beginners can easily access this software for creating an explainer video and whiteboard animations using this feature-rich software.

●It offers a wide range of entering/exit effects for static images.

●Convenient drag and drop features for beginners to access quickly.

●One of the unique features here is automatic lip-syncing.

●There is a built-in library that you can customize.

●Vyond supports team collaboration and camera tools like camera angles and pan zooms.

Vyond offers a free trial of 14 days to check the features and friendliness. You can get the active features for a month or a year by paying $49 and $999 based on the specs you require.

04Wideo

This is an excellent online tool designed for beginners to develop animated videos. Here, you can create an animated character and use that in animated videos, presentations, and promotions with the animated character creator, the best tool for beginners.

●‘Wideo’ provides HD support for the users.

●You may use an extensive library of templates to make videos for various reasons.

●Add music and soundtracks to your videos.

●Publish the final animated videos directly to YouTube.

●The length of your videos and the amount of storage space depend on your plan.

The licensing plan of Wideo varies based on the expertise and features required. It ranges from $19 to $79 per month. Also, it has a free trial of 7 days.

05Blender

Blender is open-source software used to create animated characters online to create video games, models, renderings, etc. Blender has a rich animation feature, helping everyone to make all levels of animation.

●Blender is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

●Advanced modeling, sculpting, and UV tools are included.

●Provided with rigging as well as animation in advanced mode.

●Enjoy other features like sculpt brush strokes, onion skinning, layers, and colors for the stroke and fill.

●It creates a very smooth animation video.

This is free animated character creator software. Thus, you need not pay to access any tools or features in Blender. It will be more beneficial for personal use without any investment.

06’Mango Animate’ Character Maker

‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker is the most excellent beginner character animating software available.

●It includes several action skeletons templates that make it simple to turn several PNG/PSD photos into realistic 2D animated creatures.

●Mango Animate CM comes with an extensive library of predefined motions, allowing users to animate their chosen character quickly and effortlessly.

●It may also personalize animated characters by changing their clothing or skin tone.

●Add facial expressions to tell fantastic stories.

●It can be operated by beginners also easily.

The ‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker price ranges from $ 4.08 to $16.58 per month based on the level of animation you are going to make (starter, pro, and enterprise).

01iClone

How about a character animation software whose name links to well-known companies like Ford and Microsoft?

●iClone is precisely that software with completely customizable 3D characters.

●And a wide range of lip-sync options.

●It’s a favorite among animators looking for a program that includes facial animation, motion key editing, and soft fabric physics simulation.

●Furthermore, thanks to its enhanced shadowing and lighting effects.

●Creating a realistic environment for characters has never been easier.

The price of iClone software is $398 for the character animation essential bundle and $199 for the standard package.

08Auto Desk Maya

Professional animation designers will find Autodesk Maya to be the ideal toolkit.

●It is a medium for channeling your technical and artistic abilities into fascinating 3D animations.

●Since it is a comprehensive program, it covers rendering, simulation, and modeling simultaneously.

●Clump modifier, MASH nodes, UV editor, and After Effects Live Link is significant characteristics worth highlighting in their innovative features.

●You can easily shape 3D objects and scenes with institutive modeling tools.

●It creates realistic effects from explosions to cloth simulation.

Auto Desk Maya is a costly software with a price of $215 per month and $4845 for three years.

Part 3 3 Easy Ways to Create Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)

Using the right yet easy tool is the right approach for those pretty new in creating their cartoon character. So, here we shall reveal about such easy ways to make your cartoon character.

01Online Avatar Builders

To create animated characters online, an avatar with avatar builders is a fun approach to a unique look for yourself. Because these tools are frequently online, you won’t need to install any software. In most circumstances, you won’t need to register to utilize the service. Online avatar generators have several advantages, including that they are either free or inexpensive to use. One significant disadvantage is that they can only acquire a hazy resemblance to you.

01Character Creator

With this online tool, create your own animated character, a custom female or male vector character. Aside from facial customization, you get access to a vast wardrobe of clothing, shoes, and body accessories. The character creator is ideal for generating a muscular, alternative “video game type” identity.

03Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an excellent option if you want simple but strong video editing tools. The keyframing tools will assist you in creating smooth and precise cartoon effects. With one click, you can quickly turn a photo into a comic. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of header templates and transitions. This is a free animated character creator.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This YouTube tutorial will help you learn about keyframes and different templates. In comparison to the other ten ways listed above, we recommend Wondershare Filmora Video Editor .

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding how to choose the right character animator

● Eight software to create your own character animation

● Some of the simple ways to create cartoon characters.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you a marketer and don’t know where to start? You can start with character animation?

This article will engage you with many software to create your own animated character. Plus, some easy ways too for those novices in this field with simple apps to create your own animated character.

In this article

01 [How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?](#Part 1)

02 [Top 8 Software to make Character Animation. ](#Part 2)

03 [3 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?

If you are concerned about which character animation maker to choose, be aware of the analysis and alternatives you need to know. After knowing the needs of the animation as going to be mentioned below, your chances of selecting the software correctly will increase.

At first, you need to know what are you creating, what kind of animation software you want to produce? What are the objectives of videos marketing or movies? By answering these questions, you can choose the correct software.

You need to decide the features you require in the software. You may not require all the advanced features. If you are doing a simple animated video, you require only simple features but enough to complete your project.

There is a separate type of software for 2D and 3D, and you need to choose your requirement to complete the project

Now that you have known all the features you need to consider before choosing software choose it wisely and enjoy creating character animation. We’ll go over a considerable number of animation software in this journal, and you can choose one of them.

Part 2 Top 8 software to Create Character Animation

Due to the difficulty in selecting character animation software, we have sorted out some of the most beneficial and user-friendly options.

01 Animaker

The best part of this software is its versatility and flexibility. Animaker is valuable software for every kind of business animation, and it involves multiple features. It is a feature-rich free animated character creator.

●You may create six different styles using Animaker: 2D, 2.5D, typography, infographic, whiteboard, and handcrafts.

●100 charts, 1000 icons, and 3000 maps are in the animated infographic.

●You can use advanced animation features like a record, multi-move, curve, transition effects, camera in and out, and enter/exit effects.

●Animaker supports audio features like text to speech, sound effects, voice recording, and creating custom sounds.

●Also, it comes along with pre-designed transition effects and supports HD videos.

This is free software for simple basic features, but in the case of professional uses, the price ranges from $12 - $99 based on the features required.

02Stop Motion Studio

If you are a beginner, this software would be helpful. After creating high-quality 2K stop motion animations videos, you can mix them with 2D drawings. The disadvantage does not have any free features.

●It runs on different operating systems like iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows.

●It has DSLR camera support.

●There is a green screen option to change the background of the video or animation.

●Other handy tools like paint tools, magic erasers, and sound effects.

●This is an effortless editing app.

The price of the Stop Motion Studio varies based on the operating system. For Windows, it is $1.99; for iOS and Android, the price is $4.99; and for Mac, the cost is $9.99.

03Vyond

With Vyond, you can create an array of handy and professional animated character creator videos. Users from pro to beginners can easily access this software for creating an explainer video and whiteboard animations using this feature-rich software.

●It offers a wide range of entering/exit effects for static images.

●Convenient drag and drop features for beginners to access quickly.

●One of the unique features here is automatic lip-syncing.

●There is a built-in library that you can customize.

●Vyond supports team collaboration and camera tools like camera angles and pan zooms.

Vyond offers a free trial of 14 days to check the features and friendliness. You can get the active features for a month or a year by paying $49 and $999 based on the specs you require.

04Wideo

This is an excellent online tool designed for beginners to develop animated videos. Here, you can create an animated character and use that in animated videos, presentations, and promotions with the animated character creator, the best tool for beginners.

●‘Wideo’ provides HD support for the users.

●You may use an extensive library of templates to make videos for various reasons.

●Add music and soundtracks to your videos.

●Publish the final animated videos directly to YouTube.

●The length of your videos and the amount of storage space depend on your plan.

The licensing plan of Wideo varies based on the expertise and features required. It ranges from $19 to $79 per month. Also, it has a free trial of 7 days.

05Blender

Blender is open-source software used to create animated characters online to create video games, models, renderings, etc. Blender has a rich animation feature, helping everyone to make all levels of animation.

●Blender is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

●Advanced modeling, sculpting, and UV tools are included.

●Provided with rigging as well as animation in advanced mode.

●Enjoy other features like sculpt brush strokes, onion skinning, layers, and colors for the stroke and fill.

●It creates a very smooth animation video.

This is free animated character creator software. Thus, you need not pay to access any tools or features in Blender. It will be more beneficial for personal use without any investment.

06’Mango Animate’ Character Maker

‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker is the most excellent beginner character animating software available.

●It includes several action skeletons templates that make it simple to turn several PNG/PSD photos into realistic 2D animated creatures.

●Mango Animate CM comes with an extensive library of predefined motions, allowing users to animate their chosen character quickly and effortlessly.

●It may also personalize animated characters by changing their clothing or skin tone.

●Add facial expressions to tell fantastic stories.

●It can be operated by beginners also easily.

The ‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker price ranges from $ 4.08 to $16.58 per month based on the level of animation you are going to make (starter, pro, and enterprise).

01iClone

How about a character animation software whose name links to well-known companies like Ford and Microsoft?

●iClone is precisely that software with completely customizable 3D characters.

●And a wide range of lip-sync options.

●It’s a favorite among animators looking for a program that includes facial animation, motion key editing, and soft fabric physics simulation.

●Furthermore, thanks to its enhanced shadowing and lighting effects.

●Creating a realistic environment for characters has never been easier.

The price of iClone software is $398 for the character animation essential bundle and $199 for the standard package.

08Auto Desk Maya

Professional animation designers will find Autodesk Maya to be the ideal toolkit.

●It is a medium for channeling your technical and artistic abilities into fascinating 3D animations.

●Since it is a comprehensive program, it covers rendering, simulation, and modeling simultaneously.

●Clump modifier, MASH nodes, UV editor, and After Effects Live Link is significant characteristics worth highlighting in their innovative features.

●You can easily shape 3D objects and scenes with institutive modeling tools.

●It creates realistic effects from explosions to cloth simulation.

Auto Desk Maya is a costly software with a price of $215 per month and $4845 for three years.

Part 3 3 Easy Ways to Create Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)

Using the right yet easy tool is the right approach for those pretty new in creating their cartoon character. So, here we shall reveal about such easy ways to make your cartoon character.

01Online Avatar Builders

To create animated characters online, an avatar with avatar builders is a fun approach to a unique look for yourself. Because these tools are frequently online, you won’t need to install any software. In most circumstances, you won’t need to register to utilize the service. Online avatar generators have several advantages, including that they are either free or inexpensive to use. One significant disadvantage is that they can only acquire a hazy resemblance to you.

01Character Creator

With this online tool, create your own animated character, a custom female or male vector character. Aside from facial customization, you get access to a vast wardrobe of clothing, shoes, and body accessories. The character creator is ideal for generating a muscular, alternative “video game type” identity.

03Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an excellent option if you want simple but strong video editing tools. The keyframing tools will assist you in creating smooth and precise cartoon effects. With one click, you can quickly turn a photo into a comic. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of header templates and transitions. This is a free animated character creator.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This YouTube tutorial will help you learn about keyframes and different templates. In comparison to the other ten ways listed above, we recommend Wondershare Filmora Video Editor .

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding how to choose the right character animator

● Eight software to create your own character animation

● Some of the simple ways to create cartoon characters.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you a marketer and don’t know where to start? You can start with character animation?

This article will engage you with many software to create your own animated character. Plus, some easy ways too for those novices in this field with simple apps to create your own animated character.

In this article

01 [How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?](#Part 1)

02 [Top 8 Software to make Character Animation. ](#Part 2)

03 [3 Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)](#Part 3)

Part 1 How to Choose the Right Character Animation Maker?

If you are concerned about which character animation maker to choose, be aware of the analysis and alternatives you need to know. After knowing the needs of the animation as going to be mentioned below, your chances of selecting the software correctly will increase.

At first, you need to know what are you creating, what kind of animation software you want to produce? What are the objectives of videos marketing or movies? By answering these questions, you can choose the correct software.

You need to decide the features you require in the software. You may not require all the advanced features. If you are doing a simple animated video, you require only simple features but enough to complete your project.

There is a separate type of software for 2D and 3D, and you need to choose your requirement to complete the project

Now that you have known all the features you need to consider before choosing software choose it wisely and enjoy creating character animation. We’ll go over a considerable number of animation software in this journal, and you can choose one of them.

Part 2 Top 8 software to Create Character Animation

Due to the difficulty in selecting character animation software, we have sorted out some of the most beneficial and user-friendly options.

01 Animaker

The best part of this software is its versatility and flexibility. Animaker is valuable software for every kind of business animation, and it involves multiple features. It is a feature-rich free animated character creator.

●You may create six different styles using Animaker: 2D, 2.5D, typography, infographic, whiteboard, and handcrafts.

●100 charts, 1000 icons, and 3000 maps are in the animated infographic.

●You can use advanced animation features like a record, multi-move, curve, transition effects, camera in and out, and enter/exit effects.

●Animaker supports audio features like text to speech, sound effects, voice recording, and creating custom sounds.

●Also, it comes along with pre-designed transition effects and supports HD videos.

This is free software for simple basic features, but in the case of professional uses, the price ranges from $12 - $99 based on the features required.

02Stop Motion Studio

If you are a beginner, this software would be helpful. After creating high-quality 2K stop motion animations videos, you can mix them with 2D drawings. The disadvantage does not have any free features.

●It runs on different operating systems like iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows.

●It has DSLR camera support.

●There is a green screen option to change the background of the video or animation.

●Other handy tools like paint tools, magic erasers, and sound effects.

●This is an effortless editing app.

The price of the Stop Motion Studio varies based on the operating system. For Windows, it is $1.99; for iOS and Android, the price is $4.99; and for Mac, the cost is $9.99.

03Vyond

With Vyond, you can create an array of handy and professional animated character creator videos. Users from pro to beginners can easily access this software for creating an explainer video and whiteboard animations using this feature-rich software.

●It offers a wide range of entering/exit effects for static images.

●Convenient drag and drop features for beginners to access quickly.

●One of the unique features here is automatic lip-syncing.

●There is a built-in library that you can customize.

●Vyond supports team collaboration and camera tools like camera angles and pan zooms.

Vyond offers a free trial of 14 days to check the features and friendliness. You can get the active features for a month or a year by paying $49 and $999 based on the specs you require.

04Wideo

This is an excellent online tool designed for beginners to develop animated videos. Here, you can create an animated character and use that in animated videos, presentations, and promotions with the animated character creator, the best tool for beginners.

●‘Wideo’ provides HD support for the users.

●You may use an extensive library of templates to make videos for various reasons.

●Add music and soundtracks to your videos.

●Publish the final animated videos directly to YouTube.

●The length of your videos and the amount of storage space depend on your plan.

The licensing plan of Wideo varies based on the expertise and features required. It ranges from $19 to $79 per month. Also, it has a free trial of 7 days.

05Blender

Blender is open-source software used to create animated characters online to create video games, models, renderings, etc. Blender has a rich animation feature, helping everyone to make all levels of animation.

●Blender is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

●Advanced modeling, sculpting, and UV tools are included.

●Provided with rigging as well as animation in advanced mode.

●Enjoy other features like sculpt brush strokes, onion skinning, layers, and colors for the stroke and fill.

●It creates a very smooth animation video.

This is free animated character creator software. Thus, you need not pay to access any tools or features in Blender. It will be more beneficial for personal use without any investment.

06’Mango Animate’ Character Maker

‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker is the most excellent beginner character animating software available.

●It includes several action skeletons templates that make it simple to turn several PNG/PSD photos into realistic 2D animated creatures.

●Mango Animate CM comes with an extensive library of predefined motions, allowing users to animate their chosen character quickly and effortlessly.

●It may also personalize animated characters by changing their clothing or skin tone.

●Add facial expressions to tell fantastic stories.

●It can be operated by beginners also easily.

The ‘Mango Animate’ Character Maker price ranges from $ 4.08 to $16.58 per month based on the level of animation you are going to make (starter, pro, and enterprise).

01iClone

How about a character animation software whose name links to well-known companies like Ford and Microsoft?

●iClone is precisely that software with completely customizable 3D characters.

●And a wide range of lip-sync options.

●It’s a favorite among animators looking for a program that includes facial animation, motion key editing, and soft fabric physics simulation.

●Furthermore, thanks to its enhanced shadowing and lighting effects.

●Creating a realistic environment for characters has never been easier.

The price of iClone software is $398 for the character animation essential bundle and $199 for the standard package.

08Auto Desk Maya

Professional animation designers will find Autodesk Maya to be the ideal toolkit.

●It is a medium for channeling your technical and artistic abilities into fascinating 3D animations.

●Since it is a comprehensive program, it covers rendering, simulation, and modeling simultaneously.

●Clump modifier, MASH nodes, UV editor, and After Effects Live Link is significant characteristics worth highlighting in their innovative features.

●You can easily shape 3D objects and scenes with institutive modeling tools.

●It creates realistic effects from explosions to cloth simulation.

Auto Desk Maya is a costly software with a price of $215 per month and $4845 for three years.

Part 3 3 Easy Ways to Create Your Own Cartoon Character (For Beginners/Non-Illustrators)

Using the right yet easy tool is the right approach for those pretty new in creating their cartoon character. So, here we shall reveal about such easy ways to make your cartoon character.

01Online Avatar Builders

To create animated characters online, an avatar with avatar builders is a fun approach to a unique look for yourself. Because these tools are frequently online, you won’t need to install any software. In most circumstances, you won’t need to register to utilize the service. Online avatar generators have several advantages, including that they are either free or inexpensive to use. One significant disadvantage is that they can only acquire a hazy resemblance to you.

01Character Creator

With this online tool, create your own animated character, a custom female or male vector character. Aside from facial customization, you get access to a vast wardrobe of clothing, shoes, and body accessories. The character creator is ideal for generating a muscular, alternative “video game type” identity.

03Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an excellent option if you want simple but strong video editing tools. The keyframing tools will assist you in creating smooth and precise cartoon effects. With one click, you can quickly turn a photo into a comic. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of header templates and transitions. This is a free animated character creator.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This YouTube tutorial will help you learn about keyframes and different templates. In comparison to the other ten ways listed above, we recommend Wondershare Filmora Video Editor .

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding how to choose the right character animator

● Eight software to create your own character animation

● Some of the simple ways to create cartoon characters.

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