New How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video, In 2024

New How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video, In 2024

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How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video?

How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video?

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Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

  • Launch your preferred web browser
  • Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
  • Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

Get Travel Maps from Google Map

  • Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
  • Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

  • Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

  • Right-click the screenshot you just captured
  • Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
  • Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
  • Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
  • Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
  • Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

create animated travel map in Filmora - import

Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

add transitions to animated travel map in Filmora

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

customize animated travel map in Filmora

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

trim animated travel map in Filmora

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

adjust the speed of animated travel map in Filmora

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

  • Click Add to add the first keyframe

add animations to animated travel map in Filmora

  • Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

add animation scale to animated travel map in Filmora

  • Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
  • After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
  • Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

add transitions  to animated travel map in Filmora

Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

create travel map video with pictramap

Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

edit travel map video with pictramap

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

preview created travel map video with pictramap

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

multidev 1

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

multidev 2

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

multidev 3

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

multidev 4

multidev 5

Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

  • Launch your preferred web browser
  • Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
  • Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

Get Travel Maps from Google Map

  • Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
  • Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

  • Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

  • Right-click the screenshot you just captured
  • Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
  • Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
  • Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
  • Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
  • Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

create animated travel map in Filmora - import

Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

add transitions to animated travel map in Filmora

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

customize animated travel map in Filmora

Make Animated Video Map

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Make Animated Video Map

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

trim animated travel map in Filmora

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

adjust the speed of animated travel map in Filmora

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

  • Click Add to add the first keyframe

add animations to animated travel map in Filmora

  • Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

add animation scale to animated travel map in Filmora

  • Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
  • After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
  • Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

add transitions  to animated travel map in Filmora

Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

create travel map video with pictramap

Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

edit travel map video with pictramap

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

preview created travel map video with pictramap

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

filmora logo

A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators

filmora-02

Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?

  • 100 Million+ Users
  • 150+ Countries and Regions
  • 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
  • 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use

Try It Free Try It Free

Try It Free

Try It Free

* Secure Download

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

multidev 1

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

multidev 2

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

multidev 3

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

multidev 4

multidev 5

Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

Make Animated Video Map

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Make Animated Video Map

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

iOS Android

Try It Free >>

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

  • Launch your preferred web browser
  • Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
  • Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

Get Travel Maps from Google Map

  • Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
  • Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

  • Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

  • Right-click the screenshot you just captured
  • Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
  • Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
  • Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
  • Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
  • Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

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Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

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Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

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Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

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Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

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Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

  • Click Add to add the first keyframe

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  • Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

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  • Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
  • After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
  • Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

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Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

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Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

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Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

preview created travel map video with pictramap

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

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Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

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Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

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Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

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Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

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Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

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Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

  • Launch your preferred web browser
  • Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
  • Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

Get Travel Maps from Google Map

  • Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
  • Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

  • Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

  • Right-click the screenshot you just captured
  • Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
  • Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
  • Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
  • Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
  • Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

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Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

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Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

add transitions to animated travel map in Filmora

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

trim animated travel map in Filmora

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

adjust the speed of animated travel map in Filmora

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

  • Click Add to add the first keyframe

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  • Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

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  • Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
  • After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
  • Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

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Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

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Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

edit travel map video with pictramap

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

preview created travel map video with pictramap

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

multidev 1

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

multidev 2

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

multidev 3

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

multidev 4

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Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

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The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need to Learn That Make 2D Rigging Clear to You

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If you’re looking to get a head start in 2D Rigging or 2D Animation in general, then this guide should get you to where you need to go.

We’ll be introducing 2D Rigging in a comprehensive way — perfect for beginners who aren’t familiar with the subject and want something more solid as their foundation.

In this article

01 [All You Need to Know About 2D Rigging](#Part 1)

02 [What is the Difference and Connection Between 2D and 3D](#Part 2)

03 [What Are the Best 2D Rigging Animation Tools?](#Part 3)

Part 1 All You Need to Know About Rigging

For this first part, we’re going to talk about Rigging in a general way. Think of it as an introduction to the subject. One that should, hopefully, set you off on the right foot. It should also help clarify things that you might need to know as we delve into deeper and more advanced subjects in the next sections of this article.

01What is the Meaning of Rigging in Animation?

Alright, so what does rigging 2D characters actually do? What meaning, or effect, does it have? These questions can be quickly answered with this: Rigging (whether it’s or 3D) is the practice of attaching ‘bones’ to a character model. Bones that, in the future, you can use to create motion.

If you’re an artist, then you’re probably familiar with the concept of creating an initial sketch that you put the final drawing on top of — done with the sole purpose of creating a structure that will allow you to move forward more easily in your art.

That’s exactly what you do when Rigging. You’re building a structure that will allow you to easily create animated characters that you can move at will in the future.

Person Drawing Initial Sketch

02Why Use Animation?

Alright, so what’s the difference between creating a Face Rig and a Face Rig? Is there any? To answer this, the simple answer is, yes. There is quite the difference.

A lot of animators prefer to practice Animation over Animation because it is more traditional and requires less complicated software (not that it doesn’t come with complications of its own.) Specifically, animation requires quite a lengthy character creation and rigging process.

You should consider the subject more based on what project you’re working on. Things that you might want to keep in mind include your project timeline, project budget, character rig usability in the future, length of the project, and so on.

(There’s also a more in-depth breakdown of this in of this guide.)

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03What is Animation Rigging Software?

Now, for the last section of this Rigging overview, let’s talk about Rigging Animation Software. You should be able to guess what it’s meant for, but how you can use it is a little different, especially with the many different varieties of Rigging Animation Software available.

We’ll be introducing some in the third part of this guide — so you can learn more about the differences there. For now, all you need to know is that it usually comes with advanced rigging and character deformer tools that you can use to easily (and efficiently) animate your characters.

Part 2 What is the Difference and Connection Between and 3D

As promised, this next section will be devoted to clarifying the differences and similarities between Animation and Animation. As we mentioned previously, most animators prefer Animation. But, more often than not, they switch between both forms in order to create something suitable for their current project.

01How and Animations Are Created

First, let’s talk about the process involved. In the end, this can be described simply as: it starts off the same, but then becomes significantly more and more dissimilar the further you go along. More specifically, whether you’re working on a or Animation, you usually start with working through your vision for the project.

That means exploring ideas and creating hand-illustrated storyboards (which will serve as the foundation for the project as a whole). Then, the next steps involve media gathering (i.e., character creation, sound clips, voice-overs, sound effects, etc.) So that everything would be ready for the project.

This is when the difference starts. Animation involves hand-drawing characters in different poses and angles (with the standard being frames for a second) and can be completed with basic rigging (i.e., face rig for moving mouths or eyes). It’s normal in Animation as well for characters to remain static for several frames. While, with 3D, it is the exact opposite — the characters must be in constant motion so as to remain realistic (which can be done with extensive rigging.)

Storyboard Creation. Creating 2D & 3D Animation

02Time Investments for Creating and Animations

Next, let’s talk about time investments. This can be a bit tricky to differentiate. Animations, as mentioned, are generally easier to create because it requires less rigging (but more drawings for certain scenes and angles makes it take more time). Meanwhile, Animation usually involves a front-heavy timeline — since you’re looking at intensive character creation and rigging. Once all this is set up though? The rest of the process is much faster than Animation.

You’ll also have to consider the work that you have to put in after your animations have been created. For example, the work you’ll need to put into finalizing your project with a video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor (which would work great with animations especially, as it will allow you to actively add into the timeline as you go.)

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Part 3 What Are the Best Rigging Animation Tools?

For this final section of the guide, we’re finally moving on to our introduction to Rigging Animation Software. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety to make sure that you have a good idea of how each will work. (A sample video has also been attached to make sure that you know what kind of projects can be created with these Rigging tools. Take the opportunity to explore those, too. If only for further edification.)

01Reallusion – Cartoon Animator 4

The first of the Rigging Animation Software on this list is Reallusion’s Cartoon Animator 4 (previously known as CrazyTalk Animator). This software was originally developed in order to allow everyone (from beginners to professionals) to create advanced animations with very little effort. To that end, it comes with a lot of motion templates and Auto Rig functions (i.e., audio lip-syncing) that the user can use to seriously cut down on the work required.

02Harmony ToonBoom

Harmony ToonBoom is well-known in the Rigging Animation Software industry. It’s the software that is used by many professionals. According to the Toon Boom Harmony website, this software was even used to create popular television shows like Rick and Morty, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons, and Futurama. It’s considerably more difficult to use for beginners, but it comes with many advanced functions that allow its users to create truly complex and beautiful Animations.

03Synfig Studio

The best thing about Synfig Studio (right from the onset), is that it is FREE. There are two versions of this tool — one that is ‘stable’ and the other in ‘development.’ The developmental version offers more advanced functions, of course, but for most beginners, the ‘stable’ version would serve just as well.

04Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate is software that belongs in Adobe’s long line of professional-level products. It’s a part of the classic ‘Adobe Suite.’ As a professional software, however, keep in mind that it might be more difficult to get used to at first (there’s a steep, learning curve right off the bat). But, if used correctly, it can be used to create quite impressive and eye-catching interactive animations (i.e., game content or website elements.)

05Animaker

Animaker is quite popular for beginners. It offers templates, so you can start off with an easy project if that’s what you’d like. But it also offers a lot of custom-creation tools that can be used for creating complex and professional Animations — although perhaps not at the level as the ones you might see from other alternatives (this software is most suitable for simple animations.)

06Moho Pro

Moho Pro (previously known as Anime Studio Pro) is a popular Animation program that fans of anime really love. This is one of the best software to use if you’re more interested in traditional animation (which involves a lot of free-hand drawing). Although, despite that fact, it has many advanced rigging functions as well (so you can create a mix of traditional and modern animation if you wish.)

07Pencil 2D

Pencil 2D, much like Synfig Studio, is FREE, cross-platform software. It’s quite old, but it’s matured over the years to include more and more functions (you might already be personally aware of it, in fact. It had its time to shine in the early 2010s.) The important thing to remember though is the fact that this is definitely more of a ‘traditional animation’ software. It does offer some basic rigging, but it’s best used by those who would prefer to practice the art of frame-by-frame animation.

08OpenToonz

OpenToonz is another free Rigging Animation Software (although it should be noted that there is a premium version, called Toonz, that is quite well known.) The best part about it is that it is a combination of software. One that you can use both for traditional animation and Animation. It’s also pretty easy to use, making it a good option for those just starting out.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

2D Rigging is the practice of creating ‘structure’ or ‘bones’ from which you can move characters or models. In these are usually ‘pins’ placed in bendable areas (i.e., the elbow, for bending the arm.)

There are many differences between Animation and Animation. What you end up choosing should be decided by your project.

Remember though, that Animations usually take longer to create even though Animations require more complex riggings.

If you’re serious about getting into Rigging, make sure to consider the Rigging Animation Software that you choose to use very carefully. Each one has its own pros and cons.

Try It Free Try It Free

If you’re looking to get a head start in 2D Rigging or 2D Animation in general, then this guide should get you to where you need to go.

We’ll be introducing 2D Rigging in a comprehensive way — perfect for beginners who aren’t familiar with the subject and want something more solid as their foundation.

In this article

01 [All You Need to Know About 2D Rigging](#Part 1)

02 [What is the Difference and Connection Between 2D and 3D](#Part 2)

03 [What Are the Best 2D Rigging Animation Tools?](#Part 3)

Part 1 All You Need to Know About Rigging

For this first part, we’re going to talk about Rigging in a general way. Think of it as an introduction to the subject. One that should, hopefully, set you off on the right foot. It should also help clarify things that you might need to know as we delve into deeper and more advanced subjects in the next sections of this article.

01What is the Meaning of Rigging in Animation?

Alright, so what does rigging 2D characters actually do? What meaning, or effect, does it have? These questions can be quickly answered with this: Rigging (whether it’s or 3D) is the practice of attaching ‘bones’ to a character model. Bones that, in the future, you can use to create motion.

If you’re an artist, then you’re probably familiar with the concept of creating an initial sketch that you put the final drawing on top of — done with the sole purpose of creating a structure that will allow you to move forward more easily in your art.

That’s exactly what you do when Rigging. You’re building a structure that will allow you to easily create animated characters that you can move at will in the future.

Person Drawing Initial Sketch

02Why Use Animation?

Alright, so what’s the difference between creating a Face Rig and a Face Rig? Is there any? To answer this, the simple answer is, yes. There is quite the difference.

A lot of animators prefer to practice Animation over Animation because it is more traditional and requires less complicated software (not that it doesn’t come with complications of its own.) Specifically, animation requires quite a lengthy character creation and rigging process.

You should consider the subject more based on what project you’re working on. Things that you might want to keep in mind include your project timeline, project budget, character rig usability in the future, length of the project, and so on.

(There’s also a more in-depth breakdown of this in of this guide.)

2D Character Looking at a Screen

03What is Animation Rigging Software?

Now, for the last section of this Rigging overview, let’s talk about Rigging Animation Software. You should be able to guess what it’s meant for, but how you can use it is a little different, especially with the many different varieties of Rigging Animation Software available.

We’ll be introducing some in the third part of this guide — so you can learn more about the differences there. For now, all you need to know is that it usually comes with advanced rigging and character deformer tools that you can use to easily (and efficiently) animate your characters.

Part 2 What is the Difference and Connection Between and 3D

As promised, this next section will be devoted to clarifying the differences and similarities between Animation and Animation. As we mentioned previously, most animators prefer Animation. But, more often than not, they switch between both forms in order to create something suitable for their current project.

01How and Animations Are Created

First, let’s talk about the process involved. In the end, this can be described simply as: it starts off the same, but then becomes significantly more and more dissimilar the further you go along. More specifically, whether you’re working on a or Animation, you usually start with working through your vision for the project.

That means exploring ideas and creating hand-illustrated storyboards (which will serve as the foundation for the project as a whole). Then, the next steps involve media gathering (i.e., character creation, sound clips, voice-overs, sound effects, etc.) So that everything would be ready for the project.

This is when the difference starts. Animation involves hand-drawing characters in different poses and angles (with the standard being frames for a second) and can be completed with basic rigging (i.e., face rig for moving mouths or eyes). It’s normal in Animation as well for characters to remain static for several frames. While, with 3D, it is the exact opposite — the characters must be in constant motion so as to remain realistic (which can be done with extensive rigging.)

Storyboard Creation. Creating 2D & 3D Animation

02Time Investments for Creating and Animations

Next, let’s talk about time investments. This can be a bit tricky to differentiate. Animations, as mentioned, are generally easier to create because it requires less rigging (but more drawings for certain scenes and angles makes it take more time). Meanwhile, Animation usually involves a front-heavy timeline — since you’re looking at intensive character creation and rigging. Once all this is set up though? The rest of the process is much faster than Animation.

You’ll also have to consider the work that you have to put in after your animations have been created. For example, the work you’ll need to put into finalizing your project with a video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor (which would work great with animations especially, as it will allow you to actively add into the timeline as you go.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 3 What Are the Best Rigging Animation Tools?

For this final section of the guide, we’re finally moving on to our introduction to Rigging Animation Software. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety to make sure that you have a good idea of how each will work. (A sample video has also been attached to make sure that you know what kind of projects can be created with these Rigging tools. Take the opportunity to explore those, too. If only for further edification.)

01Reallusion – Cartoon Animator 4

The first of the Rigging Animation Software on this list is Reallusion’s Cartoon Animator 4 (previously known as CrazyTalk Animator). This software was originally developed in order to allow everyone (from beginners to professionals) to create advanced animations with very little effort. To that end, it comes with a lot of motion templates and Auto Rig functions (i.e., audio lip-syncing) that the user can use to seriously cut down on the work required.

02Harmony ToonBoom

Harmony ToonBoom is well-known in the Rigging Animation Software industry. It’s the software that is used by many professionals. According to the Toon Boom Harmony website, this software was even used to create popular television shows like Rick and Morty, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons, and Futurama. It’s considerably more difficult to use for beginners, but it comes with many advanced functions that allow its users to create truly complex and beautiful Animations.

03Synfig Studio

The best thing about Synfig Studio (right from the onset), is that it is FREE. There are two versions of this tool — one that is ‘stable’ and the other in ‘development.’ The developmental version offers more advanced functions, of course, but for most beginners, the ‘stable’ version would serve just as well.

04Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate is software that belongs in Adobe’s long line of professional-level products. It’s a part of the classic ‘Adobe Suite.’ As a professional software, however, keep in mind that it might be more difficult to get used to at first (there’s a steep, learning curve right off the bat). But, if used correctly, it can be used to create quite impressive and eye-catching interactive animations (i.e., game content or website elements.)

05Animaker

Animaker is quite popular for beginners. It offers templates, so you can start off with an easy project if that’s what you’d like. But it also offers a lot of custom-creation tools that can be used for creating complex and professional Animations — although perhaps not at the level as the ones you might see from other alternatives (this software is most suitable for simple animations.)

06Moho Pro

Moho Pro (previously known as Anime Studio Pro) is a popular Animation program that fans of anime really love. This is one of the best software to use if you’re more interested in traditional animation (which involves a lot of free-hand drawing). Although, despite that fact, it has many advanced rigging functions as well (so you can create a mix of traditional and modern animation if you wish.)

07Pencil 2D

Pencil 2D, much like Synfig Studio, is FREE, cross-platform software. It’s quite old, but it’s matured over the years to include more and more functions (you might already be personally aware of it, in fact. It had its time to shine in the early 2010s.) The important thing to remember though is the fact that this is definitely more of a ‘traditional animation’ software. It does offer some basic rigging, but it’s best used by those who would prefer to practice the art of frame-by-frame animation.

08OpenToonz

OpenToonz is another free Rigging Animation Software (although it should be noted that there is a premium version, called Toonz, that is quite well known.) The best part about it is that it is a combination of software. One that you can use both for traditional animation and Animation. It’s also pretty easy to use, making it a good option for those just starting out.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

2D Rigging is the practice of creating ‘structure’ or ‘bones’ from which you can move characters or models. In these are usually ‘pins’ placed in bendable areas (i.e., the elbow, for bending the arm.)

There are many differences between Animation and Animation. What you end up choosing should be decided by your project.

Remember though, that Animations usually take longer to create even though Animations require more complex riggings.

If you’re serious about getting into Rigging, make sure to consider the Rigging Animation Software that you choose to use very carefully. Each one has its own pros and cons.

Try It Free Try It Free

If you’re looking to get a head start in 2D Rigging or 2D Animation in general, then this guide should get you to where you need to go.

We’ll be introducing 2D Rigging in a comprehensive way — perfect for beginners who aren’t familiar with the subject and want something more solid as their foundation.

In this article

01 [All You Need to Know About 2D Rigging](#Part 1)

02 [What is the Difference and Connection Between 2D and 3D](#Part 2)

03 [What Are the Best 2D Rigging Animation Tools?](#Part 3)

Part 1 All You Need to Know About Rigging

For this first part, we’re going to talk about Rigging in a general way. Think of it as an introduction to the subject. One that should, hopefully, set you off on the right foot. It should also help clarify things that you might need to know as we delve into deeper and more advanced subjects in the next sections of this article.

01What is the Meaning of Rigging in Animation?

Alright, so what does rigging 2D characters actually do? What meaning, or effect, does it have? These questions can be quickly answered with this: Rigging (whether it’s or 3D) is the practice of attaching ‘bones’ to a character model. Bones that, in the future, you can use to create motion.

If you’re an artist, then you’re probably familiar with the concept of creating an initial sketch that you put the final drawing on top of — done with the sole purpose of creating a structure that will allow you to move forward more easily in your art.

That’s exactly what you do when Rigging. You’re building a structure that will allow you to easily create animated characters that you can move at will in the future.

Person Drawing Initial Sketch

02Why Use Animation?

Alright, so what’s the difference between creating a Face Rig and a Face Rig? Is there any? To answer this, the simple answer is, yes. There is quite the difference.

A lot of animators prefer to practice Animation over Animation because it is more traditional and requires less complicated software (not that it doesn’t come with complications of its own.) Specifically, animation requires quite a lengthy character creation and rigging process.

You should consider the subject more based on what project you’re working on. Things that you might want to keep in mind include your project timeline, project budget, character rig usability in the future, length of the project, and so on.

(There’s also a more in-depth breakdown of this in of this guide.)

2D Character Looking at a Screen

03What is Animation Rigging Software?

Now, for the last section of this Rigging overview, let’s talk about Rigging Animation Software. You should be able to guess what it’s meant for, but how you can use it is a little different, especially with the many different varieties of Rigging Animation Software available.

We’ll be introducing some in the third part of this guide — so you can learn more about the differences there. For now, all you need to know is that it usually comes with advanced rigging and character deformer tools that you can use to easily (and efficiently) animate your characters.

Part 2 What is the Difference and Connection Between and 3D

As promised, this next section will be devoted to clarifying the differences and similarities between Animation and Animation. As we mentioned previously, most animators prefer Animation. But, more often than not, they switch between both forms in order to create something suitable for their current project.

01How and Animations Are Created

First, let’s talk about the process involved. In the end, this can be described simply as: it starts off the same, but then becomes significantly more and more dissimilar the further you go along. More specifically, whether you’re working on a or Animation, you usually start with working through your vision for the project.

That means exploring ideas and creating hand-illustrated storyboards (which will serve as the foundation for the project as a whole). Then, the next steps involve media gathering (i.e., character creation, sound clips, voice-overs, sound effects, etc.) So that everything would be ready for the project.

This is when the difference starts. Animation involves hand-drawing characters in different poses and angles (with the standard being frames for a second) and can be completed with basic rigging (i.e., face rig for moving mouths or eyes). It’s normal in Animation as well for characters to remain static for several frames. While, with 3D, it is the exact opposite — the characters must be in constant motion so as to remain realistic (which can be done with extensive rigging.)

Storyboard Creation. Creating 2D & 3D Animation

02Time Investments for Creating and Animations

Next, let’s talk about time investments. This can be a bit tricky to differentiate. Animations, as mentioned, are generally easier to create because it requires less rigging (but more drawings for certain scenes and angles makes it take more time). Meanwhile, Animation usually involves a front-heavy timeline — since you’re looking at intensive character creation and rigging. Once all this is set up though? The rest of the process is much faster than Animation.

You’ll also have to consider the work that you have to put in after your animations have been created. For example, the work you’ll need to put into finalizing your project with a video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor (which would work great with animations especially, as it will allow you to actively add into the timeline as you go.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 3 What Are the Best Rigging Animation Tools?

For this final section of the guide, we’re finally moving on to our introduction to Rigging Animation Software. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety to make sure that you have a good idea of how each will work. (A sample video has also been attached to make sure that you know what kind of projects can be created with these Rigging tools. Take the opportunity to explore those, too. If only for further edification.)

01Reallusion – Cartoon Animator 4

The first of the Rigging Animation Software on this list is Reallusion’s Cartoon Animator 4 (previously known as CrazyTalk Animator). This software was originally developed in order to allow everyone (from beginners to professionals) to create advanced animations with very little effort. To that end, it comes with a lot of motion templates and Auto Rig functions (i.e., audio lip-syncing) that the user can use to seriously cut down on the work required.

02Harmony ToonBoom

Harmony ToonBoom is well-known in the Rigging Animation Software industry. It’s the software that is used by many professionals. According to the Toon Boom Harmony website, this software was even used to create popular television shows like Rick and Morty, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons, and Futurama. It’s considerably more difficult to use for beginners, but it comes with many advanced functions that allow its users to create truly complex and beautiful Animations.

03Synfig Studio

The best thing about Synfig Studio (right from the onset), is that it is FREE. There are two versions of this tool — one that is ‘stable’ and the other in ‘development.’ The developmental version offers more advanced functions, of course, but for most beginners, the ‘stable’ version would serve just as well.

04Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate is software that belongs in Adobe’s long line of professional-level products. It’s a part of the classic ‘Adobe Suite.’ As a professional software, however, keep in mind that it might be more difficult to get used to at first (there’s a steep, learning curve right off the bat). But, if used correctly, it can be used to create quite impressive and eye-catching interactive animations (i.e., game content or website elements.)

05Animaker

Animaker is quite popular for beginners. It offers templates, so you can start off with an easy project if that’s what you’d like. But it also offers a lot of custom-creation tools that can be used for creating complex and professional Animations — although perhaps not at the level as the ones you might see from other alternatives (this software is most suitable for simple animations.)

06Moho Pro

Moho Pro (previously known as Anime Studio Pro) is a popular Animation program that fans of anime really love. This is one of the best software to use if you’re more interested in traditional animation (which involves a lot of free-hand drawing). Although, despite that fact, it has many advanced rigging functions as well (so you can create a mix of traditional and modern animation if you wish.)

07Pencil 2D

Pencil 2D, much like Synfig Studio, is FREE, cross-platform software. It’s quite old, but it’s matured over the years to include more and more functions (you might already be personally aware of it, in fact. It had its time to shine in the early 2010s.) The important thing to remember though is the fact that this is definitely more of a ‘traditional animation’ software. It does offer some basic rigging, but it’s best used by those who would prefer to practice the art of frame-by-frame animation.

08OpenToonz

OpenToonz is another free Rigging Animation Software (although it should be noted that there is a premium version, called Toonz, that is quite well known.) The best part about it is that it is a combination of software. One that you can use both for traditional animation and Animation. It’s also pretty easy to use, making it a good option for those just starting out.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

2D Rigging is the practice of creating ‘structure’ or ‘bones’ from which you can move characters or models. In these are usually ‘pins’ placed in bendable areas (i.e., the elbow, for bending the arm.)

There are many differences between Animation and Animation. What you end up choosing should be decided by your project.

Remember though, that Animations usually take longer to create even though Animations require more complex riggings.

If you’re serious about getting into Rigging, make sure to consider the Rigging Animation Software that you choose to use very carefully. Each one has its own pros and cons.

Try It Free Try It Free

If you’re looking to get a head start in 2D Rigging or 2D Animation in general, then this guide should get you to where you need to go.

We’ll be introducing 2D Rigging in a comprehensive way — perfect for beginners who aren’t familiar with the subject and want something more solid as their foundation.

In this article

01 [All You Need to Know About 2D Rigging](#Part 1)

02 [What is the Difference and Connection Between 2D and 3D](#Part 2)

03 [What Are the Best 2D Rigging Animation Tools?](#Part 3)

Part 1 All You Need to Know About Rigging

For this first part, we’re going to talk about Rigging in a general way. Think of it as an introduction to the subject. One that should, hopefully, set you off on the right foot. It should also help clarify things that you might need to know as we delve into deeper and more advanced subjects in the next sections of this article.

01What is the Meaning of Rigging in Animation?

Alright, so what does rigging 2D characters actually do? What meaning, or effect, does it have? These questions can be quickly answered with this: Rigging (whether it’s or 3D) is the practice of attaching ‘bones’ to a character model. Bones that, in the future, you can use to create motion.

If you’re an artist, then you’re probably familiar with the concept of creating an initial sketch that you put the final drawing on top of — done with the sole purpose of creating a structure that will allow you to move forward more easily in your art.

That’s exactly what you do when Rigging. You’re building a structure that will allow you to easily create animated characters that you can move at will in the future.

Person Drawing Initial Sketch

02Why Use Animation?

Alright, so what’s the difference between creating a Face Rig and a Face Rig? Is there any? To answer this, the simple answer is, yes. There is quite the difference.

A lot of animators prefer to practice Animation over Animation because it is more traditional and requires less complicated software (not that it doesn’t come with complications of its own.) Specifically, animation requires quite a lengthy character creation and rigging process.

You should consider the subject more based on what project you’re working on. Things that you might want to keep in mind include your project timeline, project budget, character rig usability in the future, length of the project, and so on.

(There’s also a more in-depth breakdown of this in of this guide.)

2D Character Looking at a Screen

03What is Animation Rigging Software?

Now, for the last section of this Rigging overview, let’s talk about Rigging Animation Software. You should be able to guess what it’s meant for, but how you can use it is a little different, especially with the many different varieties of Rigging Animation Software available.

We’ll be introducing some in the third part of this guide — so you can learn more about the differences there. For now, all you need to know is that it usually comes with advanced rigging and character deformer tools that you can use to easily (and efficiently) animate your characters.

Part 2 What is the Difference and Connection Between and 3D

As promised, this next section will be devoted to clarifying the differences and similarities between Animation and Animation. As we mentioned previously, most animators prefer Animation. But, more often than not, they switch between both forms in order to create something suitable for their current project.

01How and Animations Are Created

First, let’s talk about the process involved. In the end, this can be described simply as: it starts off the same, but then becomes significantly more and more dissimilar the further you go along. More specifically, whether you’re working on a or Animation, you usually start with working through your vision for the project.

That means exploring ideas and creating hand-illustrated storyboards (which will serve as the foundation for the project as a whole). Then, the next steps involve media gathering (i.e., character creation, sound clips, voice-overs, sound effects, etc.) So that everything would be ready for the project.

This is when the difference starts. Animation involves hand-drawing characters in different poses and angles (with the standard being frames for a second) and can be completed with basic rigging (i.e., face rig for moving mouths or eyes). It’s normal in Animation as well for characters to remain static for several frames. While, with 3D, it is the exact opposite — the characters must be in constant motion so as to remain realistic (which can be done with extensive rigging.)

Storyboard Creation. Creating 2D & 3D Animation

02Time Investments for Creating and Animations

Next, let’s talk about time investments. This can be a bit tricky to differentiate. Animations, as mentioned, are generally easier to create because it requires less rigging (but more drawings for certain scenes and angles makes it take more time). Meanwhile, Animation usually involves a front-heavy timeline — since you’re looking at intensive character creation and rigging. Once all this is set up though? The rest of the process is much faster than Animation.

You’ll also have to consider the work that you have to put in after your animations have been created. For example, the work you’ll need to put into finalizing your project with a video editor like Wondershare Filmora Video Editor (which would work great with animations especially, as it will allow you to actively add into the timeline as you go.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 3 What Are the Best Rigging Animation Tools?

For this final section of the guide, we’re finally moving on to our introduction to Rigging Animation Software. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety to make sure that you have a good idea of how each will work. (A sample video has also been attached to make sure that you know what kind of projects can be created with these Rigging tools. Take the opportunity to explore those, too. If only for further edification.)

01Reallusion – Cartoon Animator 4

The first of the Rigging Animation Software on this list is Reallusion’s Cartoon Animator 4 (previously known as CrazyTalk Animator). This software was originally developed in order to allow everyone (from beginners to professionals) to create advanced animations with very little effort. To that end, it comes with a lot of motion templates and Auto Rig functions (i.e., audio lip-syncing) that the user can use to seriously cut down on the work required.

02Harmony ToonBoom

Harmony ToonBoom is well-known in the Rigging Animation Software industry. It’s the software that is used by many professionals. According to the Toon Boom Harmony website, this software was even used to create popular television shows like Rick and Morty, Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons, and Futurama. It’s considerably more difficult to use for beginners, but it comes with many advanced functions that allow its users to create truly complex and beautiful Animations.

03Synfig Studio

The best thing about Synfig Studio (right from the onset), is that it is FREE. There are two versions of this tool — one that is ‘stable’ and the other in ‘development.’ The developmental version offers more advanced functions, of course, but for most beginners, the ‘stable’ version would serve just as well.

04Adobe Animate

Adobe Animate is software that belongs in Adobe’s long line of professional-level products. It’s a part of the classic ‘Adobe Suite.’ As a professional software, however, keep in mind that it might be more difficult to get used to at first (there’s a steep, learning curve right off the bat). But, if used correctly, it can be used to create quite impressive and eye-catching interactive animations (i.e., game content or website elements.)

05Animaker

Animaker is quite popular for beginners. It offers templates, so you can start off with an easy project if that’s what you’d like. But it also offers a lot of custom-creation tools that can be used for creating complex and professional Animations — although perhaps not at the level as the ones you might see from other alternatives (this software is most suitable for simple animations.)

06Moho Pro

Moho Pro (previously known as Anime Studio Pro) is a popular Animation program that fans of anime really love. This is one of the best software to use if you’re more interested in traditional animation (which involves a lot of free-hand drawing). Although, despite that fact, it has many advanced rigging functions as well (so you can create a mix of traditional and modern animation if you wish.)

07Pencil 2D

Pencil 2D, much like Synfig Studio, is FREE, cross-platform software. It’s quite old, but it’s matured over the years to include more and more functions (you might already be personally aware of it, in fact. It had its time to shine in the early 2010s.) The important thing to remember though is the fact that this is definitely more of a ‘traditional animation’ software. It does offer some basic rigging, but it’s best used by those who would prefer to practice the art of frame-by-frame animation.

08OpenToonz

OpenToonz is another free Rigging Animation Software (although it should be noted that there is a premium version, called Toonz, that is quite well known.) The best part about it is that it is a combination of software. One that you can use both for traditional animation and Animation. It’s also pretty easy to use, making it a good option for those just starting out.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

2D Rigging is the practice of creating ‘structure’ or ‘bones’ from which you can move characters or models. In these are usually ‘pins’ placed in bendable areas (i.e., the elbow, for bending the arm.)

There are many differences between Animation and Animation. What you end up choosing should be decided by your project.

Remember though, that Animations usually take longer to create even though Animations require more complex riggings.

If you’re serious about getting into Rigging, make sure to consider the Rigging Animation Software that you choose to use very carefully. Each one has its own pros and cons.

Top 3 Ways to Create Gif Images with Great 3D Gif Maker

Top 3 Ways to Create Gif Images with Great 3D Gif Maker

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

If what you’re searching for is a 3D GIF Maker, then we’ve got your back. Below, we’ve not only listed the three best ways to create 3D animated GIFs, but we’ve also included a brief tutorial that you can reference when creating your very own GIF images.

In this article

01 [Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs](#Part 1)

02 [Create 3D animated GIFs online with Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs

First off, as promised, we have a brief list of some 3D GIF Maker tools that you can try. We’ve made sure to pick a unique set of 3D GIF Maker tools and 3D GIF Generator tools in order to give you a variety to choose from. It won’t be the most comprehensive list, but it should help you on your way to understanding how these 3D GIF makers usually work and how you can use them in order to create GIF images that you can share with your friends, family, and colleagues.

01 Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

The first 3D GIF Maker on our list is Filmora. It’s probably not the first one that you’d naturally think of as a 3D GIF Maker, seeing as it was developed to be more than that. But, it doesn’t discount the fact that it can be used in order to create and edit your own GIFs.

Wondershare Filmora is available for both Windows and Mac users. It allows you to create a GIF with images or video easily and even gives you the tools needed to edit and perfect it before you export it for use (a process that we’ll be showing off in more detail in the tutorial section below if you’re interested in learning more.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

022. Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop, much like Filmora, is probably not, first and foremost, considered a mere 3D GIF Maker. However, it doesn’t erase its 3D GIF Creator functions. This tool, if used correctly, can make just about anything you want.

The process of using it, of course, is a little fussier than other alternatives (you’ll probably want to look up a more detailed explanation on the subject), but the fussiness does also mean that you can control every detail of your project and get it to look exactly how you want it to look.

03EaseUS Video Editor

Similar to Filmora, EaseUS Video Editor is an advanced video editing tool that you can use as a 3D GIF Creator quite easily. It comes built-in with templates, filters, design elements, transition effects, music, and so much more — allowing you to freely design your GIF images so that they can be ready for publishing right off the bat.

The beauty of it, of course, is that, much like with all the other options that we introduced today, you can use the program for more than just 3D GIF creation after the fact — opening yourself up for different and more complex projects in the future (be they image, audio, or video-related.)

Part 2 Create 3D Animated Gifs Online With Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Now, as promised, we’ve also included a tutorial that you can follow along with to create your own 3D Animated GIFs with the tool, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . With this tool, we’ll be showing you the basic way to do it (by using a premade video that you can edit and then convert into GIF format). But, feel free to explore the tool and use it as you wish (i.e., as a 3D spinning GIF creator, 3D rotating text GIF maker, 3D cube GIF maker, and so on.)

01Step 1: Launch Filmora Video Editor

First things first, launch the 3D GIF maker that you intend to use. In our case, that is Filmora (a screenshot has been provided below for your edification and reference. We’ll be using Filmora as our example.)

Download, Install, and Launch Filmora

02Step 2: Upload File(s)

Next, upload the file or files that you want to turn into a GIF.

As mentioned in the introduction, we’ll be using a pre-made video, but you can use whatever you wish (i.e., images). In order to upload, we clicked the File tab (pointed out in the image below) and selected Import Media > Import Media File. However, you can also drag and drop your file(s) on the designated area of the UI..

Upload Files to Create GIF

03Step 3: Drag Uploaded Media to Timeline

To create a GIF withFilmora , you’ll need to first create a video. Don’t worry, this is simple. Just drag and drop the media that you want to use onto the timeline.

Note: Any uploaded media will be in the media folder (marked [1] in the image below). Drag media from there onto the timeline (marked [2] in the image below) in order to create a video.

Drag Media onto Timeline

04Step 4: (Optional) Edit Video

If you want, take this opportunity to work on your video some more before converting it into a GIF. Filmora is set up to help you with this. Providing all the following features:

Trim or Cut features to trim down the video.

Add Text or audio to video.

Use templates, filters, or other elements to design videos.

Add transitions for better video flow.

And then some. In our case, we used the ‘Trim’ feature to cut down our video for a cleaner look.

Edit Video for Conversion

05Step 5: Create Video > GIF

Once you’re done editing your video, you can now convert it to a GIF.

This is easy enough to do. Just click the ‘Export’ tab and select the ‘Create Video’ option. That will allow you to choose to convert your finished video into a GIF file that you can share with your friends.

Export Video and Convert to GIF

Key Takeaways from This Episode

GIFs are a great way of sharing fun moments with friends and family. And, these days, it’s easier than ever to create them.

There are 3D GIF Makers available everywhere online. Each one is a little different, of course. But capable of allowing you to create GIFs with images and videos that you can eventually share.

One such example is the 3D GIF Maker, Filmora. It was the first one that we introduced on our list of the best 3D GIf Makers.

We also included a tutorial on how you can use Filmora as a 3D GIF Generator for your reference. You can try out the program today if you like. Wondershare offers a FREE trial that you can use in order to explore the many functions of the software before you commit to buying out the perpetual license or signing up for one of their subscription packages.

Try It Free Try It Free

If what you’re searching for is a 3D GIF Maker, then we’ve got your back. Below, we’ve not only listed the three best ways to create 3D animated GIFs, but we’ve also included a brief tutorial that you can reference when creating your very own GIF images.

In this article

01 [Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs](#Part 1)

02 [Create 3D animated GIFs online with Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs

First off, as promised, we have a brief list of some 3D GIF Maker tools that you can try. We’ve made sure to pick a unique set of 3D GIF Maker tools and 3D GIF Generator tools in order to give you a variety to choose from. It won’t be the most comprehensive list, but it should help you on your way to understanding how these 3D GIF makers usually work and how you can use them in order to create GIF images that you can share with your friends, family, and colleagues.

01 Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

The first 3D GIF Maker on our list is Filmora. It’s probably not the first one that you’d naturally think of as a 3D GIF Maker, seeing as it was developed to be more than that. But, it doesn’t discount the fact that it can be used in order to create and edit your own GIFs.

Wondershare Filmora is available for both Windows and Mac users. It allows you to create a GIF with images or video easily and even gives you the tools needed to edit and perfect it before you export it for use (a process that we’ll be showing off in more detail in the tutorial section below if you’re interested in learning more.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

022. Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop, much like Filmora, is probably not, first and foremost, considered a mere 3D GIF Maker. However, it doesn’t erase its 3D GIF Creator functions. This tool, if used correctly, can make just about anything you want.

The process of using it, of course, is a little fussier than other alternatives (you’ll probably want to look up a more detailed explanation on the subject), but the fussiness does also mean that you can control every detail of your project and get it to look exactly how you want it to look.

03EaseUS Video Editor

Similar to Filmora, EaseUS Video Editor is an advanced video editing tool that you can use as a 3D GIF Creator quite easily. It comes built-in with templates, filters, design elements, transition effects, music, and so much more — allowing you to freely design your GIF images so that they can be ready for publishing right off the bat.

The beauty of it, of course, is that, much like with all the other options that we introduced today, you can use the program for more than just 3D GIF creation after the fact — opening yourself up for different and more complex projects in the future (be they image, audio, or video-related.)

Part 2 Create 3D Animated Gifs Online With Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Now, as promised, we’ve also included a tutorial that you can follow along with to create your own 3D Animated GIFs with the tool, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . With this tool, we’ll be showing you the basic way to do it (by using a premade video that you can edit and then convert into GIF format). But, feel free to explore the tool and use it as you wish (i.e., as a 3D spinning GIF creator, 3D rotating text GIF maker, 3D cube GIF maker, and so on.)

01Step 1: Launch Filmora Video Editor

First things first, launch the 3D GIF maker that you intend to use. In our case, that is Filmora (a screenshot has been provided below for your edification and reference. We’ll be using Filmora as our example.)

Download, Install, and Launch Filmora

02Step 2: Upload File(s)

Next, upload the file or files that you want to turn into a GIF.

As mentioned in the introduction, we’ll be using a pre-made video, but you can use whatever you wish (i.e., images). In order to upload, we clicked the File tab (pointed out in the image below) and selected Import Media > Import Media File. However, you can also drag and drop your file(s) on the designated area of the UI..

Upload Files to Create GIF

03Step 3: Drag Uploaded Media to Timeline

To create a GIF withFilmora , you’ll need to first create a video. Don’t worry, this is simple. Just drag and drop the media that you want to use onto the timeline.

Note: Any uploaded media will be in the media folder (marked [1] in the image below). Drag media from there onto the timeline (marked [2] in the image below) in order to create a video.

Drag Media onto Timeline

04Step 4: (Optional) Edit Video

If you want, take this opportunity to work on your video some more before converting it into a GIF. Filmora is set up to help you with this. Providing all the following features:

Trim or Cut features to trim down the video.

Add Text or audio to video.

Use templates, filters, or other elements to design videos.

Add transitions for better video flow.

And then some. In our case, we used the ‘Trim’ feature to cut down our video for a cleaner look.

Edit Video for Conversion

05Step 5: Create Video > GIF

Once you’re done editing your video, you can now convert it to a GIF.

This is easy enough to do. Just click the ‘Export’ tab and select the ‘Create Video’ option. That will allow you to choose to convert your finished video into a GIF file that you can share with your friends.

Export Video and Convert to GIF

Key Takeaways from This Episode

GIFs are a great way of sharing fun moments with friends and family. And, these days, it’s easier than ever to create them.

There are 3D GIF Makers available everywhere online. Each one is a little different, of course. But capable of allowing you to create GIFs with images and videos that you can eventually share.

One such example is the 3D GIF Maker, Filmora. It was the first one that we introduced on our list of the best 3D GIf Makers.

We also included a tutorial on how you can use Filmora as a 3D GIF Generator for your reference. You can try out the program today if you like. Wondershare offers a FREE trial that you can use in order to explore the many functions of the software before you commit to buying out the perpetual license or signing up for one of their subscription packages.

Try It Free Try It Free

If what you’re searching for is a 3D GIF Maker, then we’ve got your back. Below, we’ve not only listed the three best ways to create 3D animated GIFs, but we’ve also included a brief tutorial that you can reference when creating your very own GIF images.

In this article

01 [Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs](#Part 1)

02 [Create 3D animated GIFs online with Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs

First off, as promised, we have a brief list of some 3D GIF Maker tools that you can try. We’ve made sure to pick a unique set of 3D GIF Maker tools and 3D GIF Generator tools in order to give you a variety to choose from. It won’t be the most comprehensive list, but it should help you on your way to understanding how these 3D GIF makers usually work and how you can use them in order to create GIF images that you can share with your friends, family, and colleagues.

01 Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

The first 3D GIF Maker on our list is Filmora. It’s probably not the first one that you’d naturally think of as a 3D GIF Maker, seeing as it was developed to be more than that. But, it doesn’t discount the fact that it can be used in order to create and edit your own GIFs.

Wondershare Filmora is available for both Windows and Mac users. It allows you to create a GIF with images or video easily and even gives you the tools needed to edit and perfect it before you export it for use (a process that we’ll be showing off in more detail in the tutorial section below if you’re interested in learning more.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

022. Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop, much like Filmora, is probably not, first and foremost, considered a mere 3D GIF Maker. However, it doesn’t erase its 3D GIF Creator functions. This tool, if used correctly, can make just about anything you want.

The process of using it, of course, is a little fussier than other alternatives (you’ll probably want to look up a more detailed explanation on the subject), but the fussiness does also mean that you can control every detail of your project and get it to look exactly how you want it to look.

03EaseUS Video Editor

Similar to Filmora, EaseUS Video Editor is an advanced video editing tool that you can use as a 3D GIF Creator quite easily. It comes built-in with templates, filters, design elements, transition effects, music, and so much more — allowing you to freely design your GIF images so that they can be ready for publishing right off the bat.

The beauty of it, of course, is that, much like with all the other options that we introduced today, you can use the program for more than just 3D GIF creation after the fact — opening yourself up for different and more complex projects in the future (be they image, audio, or video-related.)

Part 2 Create 3D Animated Gifs Online With Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Now, as promised, we’ve also included a tutorial that you can follow along with to create your own 3D Animated GIFs with the tool, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . With this tool, we’ll be showing you the basic way to do it (by using a premade video that you can edit and then convert into GIF format). But, feel free to explore the tool and use it as you wish (i.e., as a 3D spinning GIF creator, 3D rotating text GIF maker, 3D cube GIF maker, and so on.)

01Step 1: Launch Filmora Video Editor

First things first, launch the 3D GIF maker that you intend to use. In our case, that is Filmora (a screenshot has been provided below for your edification and reference. We’ll be using Filmora as our example.)

Download, Install, and Launch Filmora

02Step 2: Upload File(s)

Next, upload the file or files that you want to turn into a GIF.

As mentioned in the introduction, we’ll be using a pre-made video, but you can use whatever you wish (i.e., images). In order to upload, we clicked the File tab (pointed out in the image below) and selected Import Media > Import Media File. However, you can also drag and drop your file(s) on the designated area of the UI..

Upload Files to Create GIF

03Step 3: Drag Uploaded Media to Timeline

To create a GIF withFilmora , you’ll need to first create a video. Don’t worry, this is simple. Just drag and drop the media that you want to use onto the timeline.

Note: Any uploaded media will be in the media folder (marked [1] in the image below). Drag media from there onto the timeline (marked [2] in the image below) in order to create a video.

Drag Media onto Timeline

04Step 4: (Optional) Edit Video

If you want, take this opportunity to work on your video some more before converting it into a GIF. Filmora is set up to help you with this. Providing all the following features:

Trim or Cut features to trim down the video.

Add Text or audio to video.

Use templates, filters, or other elements to design videos.

Add transitions for better video flow.

And then some. In our case, we used the ‘Trim’ feature to cut down our video for a cleaner look.

Edit Video for Conversion

05Step 5: Create Video > GIF

Once you’re done editing your video, you can now convert it to a GIF.

This is easy enough to do. Just click the ‘Export’ tab and select the ‘Create Video’ option. That will allow you to choose to convert your finished video into a GIF file that you can share with your friends.

Export Video and Convert to GIF

Key Takeaways from This Episode

GIFs are a great way of sharing fun moments with friends and family. And, these days, it’s easier than ever to create them.

There are 3D GIF Makers available everywhere online. Each one is a little different, of course. But capable of allowing you to create GIFs with images and videos that you can eventually share.

One such example is the 3D GIF Maker, Filmora. It was the first one that we introduced on our list of the best 3D GIf Makers.

We also included a tutorial on how you can use Filmora as a 3D GIF Generator for your reference. You can try out the program today if you like. Wondershare offers a FREE trial that you can use in order to explore the many functions of the software before you commit to buying out the perpetual license or signing up for one of their subscription packages.

Try It Free Try It Free

If what you’re searching for is a 3D GIF Maker, then we’ve got your back. Below, we’ve not only listed the three best ways to create 3D animated GIFs, but we’ve also included a brief tutorial that you can reference when creating your very own GIF images.

In this article

01 [Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs](#Part 1)

02 [Create 3D animated GIFs online with Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Best 3 Ways to Create 3D Animated GIFs

First off, as promised, we have a brief list of some 3D GIF Maker tools that you can try. We’ve made sure to pick a unique set of 3D GIF Maker tools and 3D GIF Generator tools in order to give you a variety to choose from. It won’t be the most comprehensive list, but it should help you on your way to understanding how these 3D GIF makers usually work and how you can use them in order to create GIF images that you can share with your friends, family, and colleagues.

01 Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

The first 3D GIF Maker on our list is Filmora. It’s probably not the first one that you’d naturally think of as a 3D GIF Maker, seeing as it was developed to be more than that. But, it doesn’t discount the fact that it can be used in order to create and edit your own GIFs.

Wondershare Filmora is available for both Windows and Mac users. It allows you to create a GIF with images or video easily and even gives you the tools needed to edit and perfect it before you export it for use (a process that we’ll be showing off in more detail in the tutorial section below if you’re interested in learning more.)

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

022. Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop, much like Filmora, is probably not, first and foremost, considered a mere 3D GIF Maker. However, it doesn’t erase its 3D GIF Creator functions. This tool, if used correctly, can make just about anything you want.

The process of using it, of course, is a little fussier than other alternatives (you’ll probably want to look up a more detailed explanation on the subject), but the fussiness does also mean that you can control every detail of your project and get it to look exactly how you want it to look.

03EaseUS Video Editor

Similar to Filmora, EaseUS Video Editor is an advanced video editing tool that you can use as a 3D GIF Creator quite easily. It comes built-in with templates, filters, design elements, transition effects, music, and so much more — allowing you to freely design your GIF images so that they can be ready for publishing right off the bat.

The beauty of it, of course, is that, much like with all the other options that we introduced today, you can use the program for more than just 3D GIF creation after the fact — opening yourself up for different and more complex projects in the future (be they image, audio, or video-related.)

Part 2 Create 3D Animated Gifs Online With Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Now, as promised, we’ve also included a tutorial that you can follow along with to create your own 3D Animated GIFs with the tool, Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . With this tool, we’ll be showing you the basic way to do it (by using a premade video that you can edit and then convert into GIF format). But, feel free to explore the tool and use it as you wish (i.e., as a 3D spinning GIF creator, 3D rotating text GIF maker, 3D cube GIF maker, and so on.)

01Step 1: Launch Filmora Video Editor

First things first, launch the 3D GIF maker that you intend to use. In our case, that is Filmora (a screenshot has been provided below for your edification and reference. We’ll be using Filmora as our example.)

Download, Install, and Launch Filmora

02Step 2: Upload File(s)

Next, upload the file or files that you want to turn into a GIF.

As mentioned in the introduction, we’ll be using a pre-made video, but you can use whatever you wish (i.e., images). In order to upload, we clicked the File tab (pointed out in the image below) and selected Import Media > Import Media File. However, you can also drag and drop your file(s) on the designated area of the UI..

Upload Files to Create GIF

03Step 3: Drag Uploaded Media to Timeline

To create a GIF withFilmora , you’ll need to first create a video. Don’t worry, this is simple. Just drag and drop the media that you want to use onto the timeline.

Note: Any uploaded media will be in the media folder (marked [1] in the image below). Drag media from there onto the timeline (marked [2] in the image below) in order to create a video.

Drag Media onto Timeline

04Step 4: (Optional) Edit Video

If you want, take this opportunity to work on your video some more before converting it into a GIF. Filmora is set up to help you with this. Providing all the following features:

Trim or Cut features to trim down the video.

Add Text or audio to video.

Use templates, filters, or other elements to design videos.

Add transitions for better video flow.

And then some. In our case, we used the ‘Trim’ feature to cut down our video for a cleaner look.

Edit Video for Conversion

05Step 5: Create Video > GIF

Once you’re done editing your video, you can now convert it to a GIF.

This is easy enough to do. Just click the ‘Export’ tab and select the ‘Create Video’ option. That will allow you to choose to convert your finished video into a GIF file that you can share with your friends.

Export Video and Convert to GIF

Key Takeaways from This Episode

GIFs are a great way of sharing fun moments with friends and family. And, these days, it’s easier than ever to create them.

There are 3D GIF Makers available everywhere online. Each one is a little different, of course. But capable of allowing you to create GIFs with images and videos that you can eventually share.

One such example is the 3D GIF Maker, Filmora. It was the first one that we introduced on our list of the best 3D GIf Makers.

We also included a tutorial on how you can use Filmora as a 3D GIF Generator for your reference. You can try out the program today if you like. Wondershare offers a FREE trial that you can use in order to explore the many functions of the software before you commit to buying out the perpetual license or signing up for one of their subscription packages.

20 Best Anime Movies You Cannot Miss [2024 Update]

20 Best Anime Movies You Cannot Miss [2024 Update]

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Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Most anime movies are originally produced in Japan, but their popularity spans worldwide. Anime movie has made it to the most-liked genre list and is widely viewed by people of all ages, gender, and nationalities. An anime movie is mostly based on science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural creatures. These movies feature extraordinary graphics and highly engaging plots that attract viewers.

Choosing the best anime movie can be hard as there are countless such movies. But, if you are looking for a must-watch anime movie, read ahead for our ultimate list of top anime movies.

20 Best Anime Movies You Can Watch Online

Below we have listed the anime movie we consider to be the best amongst the hundreds and thousands of others.

Top Anime Movies Genre Director Release Time
Spirited Away Drama, Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2001
Princess Mononoke Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 1997
Howl’s Moving Castle Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2004
Ghost in the Shell Science Fiction, Crime Mamoru Oshii 1995
Psycho-Pass Action, Sci-fi Naoyoshi Shiotani 2012
Your Name Sci-fi, Drama Makoto Shinkai 2016
A Silent Voice Drama Naoko Yamada 2016
Akira Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action Katsuhiro Ôtomo 1988
Weathering with You Fantasy, Drama Makoto Shinkao 2019
Grave of the Fireflies War, Drama Isao Takahat 1988
Perfect Blue Thriller, Drama Satoshi Kon 1977
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Fantasy, Romance Mamuro Hosoda 2006
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Sci-fi Kenji Nagasaki 2019
Wolf Children Fantasy, Drama Mamoru Hosoda 2012
Your Lie in April Musical, Romance Takehiko Shinjo 2015
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Romance, Drama Shin’ichirō Ushijima 2018
Whisper of the Heart Romance Yoshifumi Kondo 1995
One Piece: Stampede Action, Adventure Takashi Otsuka 2019
Death Note Crime, Action, Thriller Tetsuro Araki 2006
Dragon Ball Super: Broly Adventure, Fantasy Tatsuya Nagamine 2018

1. Spirited Away

Release Time: 2001

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

The masterpiece created in the anime movie industry is certainly ‘Spirited Away.’ It is a very gripping story of a 10-year old girl who accidentally wanders into a mysterious land with her parents who are transformed into pigs as a witch curse. The girl, Chihiro, starts working for the witch Yubaba, who takes away her original name, changing it to Sen. The main character Haku saves Chihiro from trouble, and they become acquainted. You can watch a free anime movie like this one and be taken to the world of Sen as she tries to keep her real name alive and portrays an extraordinary character of a happy spirit.

2. Princess Mononoke

Release Time: 1997

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Princess Mononoke is classified as the best anime movie of all time. This anime movie was aired years ago and is based on a much ancient Muromachi period. The fantasy movie revolves around the life of the main characters. One is a clan’s prince, Ashitaka, And the other is a young girl, San, who lives in the woods and was raised by the wolves. As the fantasy unfolds, Ashitaka can be seen struggling to strike an understanding between humans and nature so that he and San may live together. It is widely viewed and loved globally owing to the hyper-realistically attractive plot of the anime movie.

3. Howl’s Moving Castle

Release Time: 2004

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Another impressive anime movie by the master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is Howl’s Moving Castle. You can watch this free anime movie that is originally based on the British novel. As a young and beautiful girl is reviled by a witch and turned into a 90-year old woman, she discovers a magic castle and a handsome wizard. The powerful wizard might be the chance to her freedom and youth again. The highly gripping plot of this anime movie that takes viewers on a journey through fantasyland is the basis for its worldwide popularity.

4. Ghost in the Shell

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Science Fiction, Crime

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Ghost in the Shell is a pioneer anime movie based on the Manga by Masamune Shiro. It was released decades ago, but it shows life in 2030. As the anime movie features a world where technology is highly advanced, a cyborg policewoman is seen fighting crime using her extraordinary powers. The main characters, such as Major Motoko Kusanagi and the members of Public Security Section 9, are also seen preventing crime in this evolved era. This action-packed anime movie is well-loved by fans as it displays striking graphics and thrilling action scenes.

5. Psycho-Pass

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Action, Sci-fi

Director: Naoyoshi Shiotani

Psycho-Pass is a free anime movie streaming worldwide and building fans owing to its storyline. As the name suggests, this anime movie introduces an innovative judgment system known as Sibyl System. People are analyzed and given a psycho pass after assessing their criminal intent. But, the climax is introduced as a new police recruit Akane Tsunemori starts questioning the authorities. As she discovers what is actually right and wrong, the anime builds suspense in this dystopian-themed anime movie.

6. Your Name

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Sci-fi, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkai

The best anime movie released recently is ‘Your Name.’ It features a strange phenomenon that leads to the swapping of the lives of two individuals. The boy residing in Metropolitan Tokyo, Taki Tachibana, and a rural Japanese girl Mitusha Miyamizu are on a path to find whose body they are inhabiting. This anime movie simultaneously features two different lives as they try to discover each other. It unfolds quite spectacularly while being emotional and humorous at the same time.

7. A Silent Voice

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Drama

Director: Naoko Yamada

An emotionally exceptional anime movie, A Silent Voice, is also based on the Manga series. It brings to light the social issues mostly faced by teenagers and school-going teens. The story unfurls as a deaf girl, Shoka, is continuously harassed and bullied by Shoya, her classmate. But, the anime movie is highly appraised as it takes a positive turn when the harasser realizes his mistake and sets out to make amends. You can watch this free anime movie which is incredibly moving and raises sensitive issues like suicide, bullying, parental divorce, etc.

8. Akira

Release Time: 1988

Genre: Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action

Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo

Yet another amazing anime movie based on a best-selling manga series is Manga. It is based in Neo-Tokyo, which is collapsing due to World War 3. The twist comes when the Biker gang Bosozoku member Tetsuo Shima is involved in an accident, and the military experiments on him, resulting in a murderous being with supernatural powers. This story also features the gang leader Shotaro Kaneda, who, alongside Tetsuo, gets involved in a conspiracy involving a guy named Akira. This free anime movie is renowned due to the high-end animations and remarkable visuals. This adds to the reasons why you should definitely watch anime movie like this one.

9. Weathering with You

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkao

Makoto Shinkao again takes the lead by directing an outstanding anime movie that has become one of the most viewed anime movies recently. An islander boy Hodaka leaves his home for the bustling life of the Metropolitan city of Tokyo. There, he runs into a young girl, Hina, who lives all by herself. Soon, he discovers that Hina holds power to bend the weather to her will. And she uses that power to bring sunshine into people’s lives on their significant days such as weddings, etc. Both Hina and Hodaka become close and explore her powers in secret together until evil pops up and the movie plunges into a moving climax. The suspense of this anime movie has been keeping the viewers glued to the screens.

10. Grave of the Fireflies

Release Time: 1988

Genre: War, drama

Director: Isao Takahat

A phenomenal anime movie by Isao Takahat features the struggling life of two siblings trying to make do in the country torn apart by war. It is an extremely emotional anime movie that displays the after-effects and repercussions of war. The 14-year old boy, Seita, tries to rebuild his life with a 4-year old sister. As the movie progresses, the young kids can be seen surviving on scraps and looking for happiness in the ruins of what is left. The stunning and shocking reality of the wars is accurately depicted in this moving movie, making it one of the best anime movie ever.

11. Perfect Blue

Release Time: 1977

Genre: Thriller, drama

Director: Satoshi Kon

Perfect Blue is the best anime movie that features the fusion of various genres, ultimately presenting a masterpiece. This anime movie follows the life of a pop-star turned actress whose life is stalked and threatened by her past, an obsessed stalker, and the ghosts following her all the time. She suffers humiliation, privacy breaches, and psychological issues. This gripping thriller shows the life of a star behind the limelight. Its emotionally gripping plot has built a huge fanbase.

12. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Fantasy, romance

Director: Mamuro Hosoda

This particular anime movie revolves around three high schoolers, namely, Makoto, Kosuke, and Chiaki. Among these, Makoto discovers that she can time travel. By using this power, she travels into the past. But, soon, she realizes that her actions are going to cost her in one way or the other, and she learns that time waits for no one. It also explores other common interests possessed by teenagers, such as love, studies, and career. This anime movie certainly features an excellent fantasy plot that attracts fans.

13. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Sci-fi

Director: Kenji Nagasaki

Another anime movie based on the Manga series, My Hero Academia is superhero fiction. It features a world where the majority of the population consists of people with superpowers, commonly known as Quirks. However, a young boy Izuku, born without any powers, longs to become a superhero like the rest of them. The movie follows the journey of Izuku as he saves a bully from evil and is granted the chance to attend the training school otherwise reserved for superheroes. The plot is suspenseful and keeps viewers guessing as to what will happen in the next scene.

14. Wolf Children

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Under the direction of Mamoru Hosoda, this masterpiece was produced by Studio Chizu and can easily be classified as the best anime movie so far. This unique plot features the life of a young woman, Hana, who falls in love with a guy she meets at her college in Tokyo. Little does she know that he is not an ordinary boy but, in fact, a werewolf. Nevertheless, they get married, and 2 kids, Yuki and Ama, are born. The story becomes very interesting when the father dies, and Hana is left alone to care for her children. As Yuki and Ama are not ordinary like their mother, Hana faces numerous issues along her journey.

15. Your Lie in April

Release Time: 2015

Genre: Musical, romance

Director: Takehiko Shinjo

Your Lie in April is a free anime movie also streamed on Netlfix owing to its extraordinary storyline loved by people all over the world. This story features a piano prodigy, Kosei Arima, who breaks down during a performance after his mother passes away. Despite a fine hearing, he is unable to hear his own piano. But, all that magically changes when Kaori Miyazono, an enthusiastic violinist, enters his life and takes him back to his music. This anime movie beautifully unfolds as she herself deteriorates but gives Kosei a new life before she falls fatally sick.

16. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Romance, drama

Director: Shin’ichirō Ushijima

This anime movie is extremely emotional yet humorous. As Haruki stumbles upon a secret diary in a hospital waiting room, he discovers that his classmate, Sakura, is dying from a fatal disease. And soon, they go from classmates to lovers, living life to the fullest by following Sakura’s bucket list. A heart-wrenching twist is introduced when fate takes Sakura away from Haruki a little too soon and very suddenly. This exceptional and heart-breaking love story is a must-watch anime movie.

17. Whisper of the Heart

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Romance

Director: Yoshifumi Kondo

Whisper of the Heart follows the life of a young girl and boy as they meet and befriend each other in rather accidental circumstances. Shizuku, a 14-year old bibliophile, discovers that all her favorite books are already being checked out by someone named Seiji. Curious, she is determined to find the boy who shares the same interests as her. But, when she follows a cat riding the train into a shop, she finds him, and they instantly become friends. This anime movie is a story about dreams and passion and the journey they take to fulfill them. It is a very light-hearted comedy and romance anime movie attracting huge fans.

18. One Piece: Stampede

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Action, adventure

Director: Takashi Otsuka

One Piece: Stampede takes viewers to a bustling Pirate Festival. This festival is for pirates and by pirates. From around the world, pirates gather to partake in the treasure hunt organized in this festival. The treasure is from the collection of Golder Roger, the former Pirate king, and all those involved give their all to win it. This anime movie is one of the best action movies and features numerous famed anime movie characters in all their glory, along with the best, most powerful character, Bullet.

19. Death Note

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Crime, action, thriller

Director: Tetsuro Araki

As a thriller anime movie, Death Note features a young high school boy, Light Yagami, who tries to purge the world by using a supernatural diary. Light stumbles upon a diary containing supernatural powers that have the ability to kill anyone whose name is written in it, given that the user knows the person and has seen his face. As Light goes around killing people he deems too immoral to live, he calls for trouble as the police force is after him. This suspenseful anime movie grips the viewers as they try to gauge who is right or wrong.

20. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Adventure, fantasy

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Dragon Ball Super: Broly is the tale of three Saiyans fighting each other for power and revenge. As Broly returns, Goku and Vegeta encounter powers are unseen before. As the anime movie unfolds, it shows how jealousy and the politics of acquiring the throne lead people to behave. The three warriors are seen fighting, and the whole plot revolves around the legendary Super Saiyan.

Bonus Tip-Record Anime Movie with Wondershare Filmora for an Anime Explanation

Wondershare Filmora is an all-in-one video editor loaded with professional-grade tools to create spectacular videos. The intuitive interface further makes it easy to use the one-click tools for crafting cinematics videos. It has numerous editing features such as the motion-tracking tool, color match, and audio ducking. With it, you can easily record and explain an anime movie by editing it as you like.

Here are the steps to record an anime movie with Filmora.

1. Download, install and launch Wondershare Filmora. In the Media tab, open the Record drop-down menu and tap on the Record PC Screen.

record anime movie

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2. A settings dialogue box will pop open. Customize the parameters such as the custom screen or tab, quality, record time, etc. Press the red icon to start recording the anime movie.

start recording anime

3.After 3 seconds, it will start recording. To stop the recording, you can press the F9 button.

recording countdown

4.The recorded video will be saved to your device and will also be added to your preview in Filmora.

finish anime recording

5.Now, you can drag it to the timeline to make more edits to the anime movie. From the Titles tab, you can add the title for the anime movie by choosing an attractive template and customizing it.

add title to anime movie

6.You can also add exciting Elements and emoticons.

add elements to anime movie

7.Once you have finished editing the anime movie, click on Export and save the video to your device or share it directly on social media.

 export anime movie

Summing up

If you are a true anime movie fan, it is possible that you might have watched all the top movies we have mentioned above. But, if you still haven’t come across these truly impressive anime movies, you are in for a treat. Even if you are not a fan of anime, you must watch anime movie listed above to be truly amazed. All these are ever-green and the best anime movie of their time.

Add these stunning anime movies and serials to your bucket list and prepare for endless entertainment provided by exciting anime characters. So, go on and watch free anime movie of your choice and enjoy.

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

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

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Most anime movies are originally produced in Japan, but their popularity spans worldwide. Anime movie has made it to the most-liked genre list and is widely viewed by people of all ages, gender, and nationalities. An anime movie is mostly based on science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural creatures. These movies feature extraordinary graphics and highly engaging plots that attract viewers.

Choosing the best anime movie can be hard as there are countless such movies. But, if you are looking for a must-watch anime movie, read ahead for our ultimate list of top anime movies.

20 Best Anime Movies You Can Watch Online

Below we have listed the anime movie we consider to be the best amongst the hundreds and thousands of others.

Top Anime Movies Genre Director Release Time
Spirited Away Drama, Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2001
Princess Mononoke Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 1997
Howl’s Moving Castle Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2004
Ghost in the Shell Science Fiction, Crime Mamoru Oshii 1995
Psycho-Pass Action, Sci-fi Naoyoshi Shiotani 2012
Your Name Sci-fi, Drama Makoto Shinkai 2016
A Silent Voice Drama Naoko Yamada 2016
Akira Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action Katsuhiro Ôtomo 1988
Weathering with You Fantasy, Drama Makoto Shinkao 2019
Grave of the Fireflies War, Drama Isao Takahat 1988
Perfect Blue Thriller, Drama Satoshi Kon 1977
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Fantasy, Romance Mamuro Hosoda 2006
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Sci-fi Kenji Nagasaki 2019
Wolf Children Fantasy, Drama Mamoru Hosoda 2012
Your Lie in April Musical, Romance Takehiko Shinjo 2015
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Romance, Drama Shin’ichirō Ushijima 2018
Whisper of the Heart Romance Yoshifumi Kondo 1995
One Piece: Stampede Action, Adventure Takashi Otsuka 2019
Death Note Crime, Action, Thriller Tetsuro Araki 2006
Dragon Ball Super: Broly Adventure, Fantasy Tatsuya Nagamine 2018

1. Spirited Away

Release Time: 2001

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

The masterpiece created in the anime movie industry is certainly ‘Spirited Away.’ It is a very gripping story of a 10-year old girl who accidentally wanders into a mysterious land with her parents who are transformed into pigs as a witch curse. The girl, Chihiro, starts working for the witch Yubaba, who takes away her original name, changing it to Sen. The main character Haku saves Chihiro from trouble, and they become acquainted. You can watch a free anime movie like this one and be taken to the world of Sen as she tries to keep her real name alive and portrays an extraordinary character of a happy spirit.

2. Princess Mononoke

Release Time: 1997

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Princess Mononoke is classified as the best anime movie of all time. This anime movie was aired years ago and is based on a much ancient Muromachi period. The fantasy movie revolves around the life of the main characters. One is a clan’s prince, Ashitaka, And the other is a young girl, San, who lives in the woods and was raised by the wolves. As the fantasy unfolds, Ashitaka can be seen struggling to strike an understanding between humans and nature so that he and San may live together. It is widely viewed and loved globally owing to the hyper-realistically attractive plot of the anime movie.

3. Howl’s Moving Castle

Release Time: 2004

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Another impressive anime movie by the master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is Howl’s Moving Castle. You can watch this free anime movie that is originally based on the British novel. As a young and beautiful girl is reviled by a witch and turned into a 90-year old woman, she discovers a magic castle and a handsome wizard. The powerful wizard might be the chance to her freedom and youth again. The highly gripping plot of this anime movie that takes viewers on a journey through fantasyland is the basis for its worldwide popularity.

4. Ghost in the Shell

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Science Fiction, Crime

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Ghost in the Shell is a pioneer anime movie based on the Manga by Masamune Shiro. It was released decades ago, but it shows life in 2030. As the anime movie features a world where technology is highly advanced, a cyborg policewoman is seen fighting crime using her extraordinary powers. The main characters, such as Major Motoko Kusanagi and the members of Public Security Section 9, are also seen preventing crime in this evolved era. This action-packed anime movie is well-loved by fans as it displays striking graphics and thrilling action scenes.

5. Psycho-Pass

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Action, Sci-fi

Director: Naoyoshi Shiotani

Psycho-Pass is a free anime movie streaming worldwide and building fans owing to its storyline. As the name suggests, this anime movie introduces an innovative judgment system known as Sibyl System. People are analyzed and given a psycho pass after assessing their criminal intent. But, the climax is introduced as a new police recruit Akane Tsunemori starts questioning the authorities. As she discovers what is actually right and wrong, the anime builds suspense in this dystopian-themed anime movie.

6. Your Name

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Sci-fi, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkai

The best anime movie released recently is ‘Your Name.’ It features a strange phenomenon that leads to the swapping of the lives of two individuals. The boy residing in Metropolitan Tokyo, Taki Tachibana, and a rural Japanese girl Mitusha Miyamizu are on a path to find whose body they are inhabiting. This anime movie simultaneously features two different lives as they try to discover each other. It unfolds quite spectacularly while being emotional and humorous at the same time.

7. A Silent Voice

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Drama

Director: Naoko Yamada

An emotionally exceptional anime movie, A Silent Voice, is also based on the Manga series. It brings to light the social issues mostly faced by teenagers and school-going teens. The story unfurls as a deaf girl, Shoka, is continuously harassed and bullied by Shoya, her classmate. But, the anime movie is highly appraised as it takes a positive turn when the harasser realizes his mistake and sets out to make amends. You can watch this free anime movie which is incredibly moving and raises sensitive issues like suicide, bullying, parental divorce, etc.

8. Akira

Release Time: 1988

Genre: Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action

Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo

Yet another amazing anime movie based on a best-selling manga series is Manga. It is based in Neo-Tokyo, which is collapsing due to World War 3. The twist comes when the Biker gang Bosozoku member Tetsuo Shima is involved in an accident, and the military experiments on him, resulting in a murderous being with supernatural powers. This story also features the gang leader Shotaro Kaneda, who, alongside Tetsuo, gets involved in a conspiracy involving a guy named Akira. This free anime movie is renowned due to the high-end animations and remarkable visuals. This adds to the reasons why you should definitely watch anime movie like this one.

9. Weathering with You

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkao

Makoto Shinkao again takes the lead by directing an outstanding anime movie that has become one of the most viewed anime movies recently. An islander boy Hodaka leaves his home for the bustling life of the Metropolitan city of Tokyo. There, he runs into a young girl, Hina, who lives all by herself. Soon, he discovers that Hina holds power to bend the weather to her will. And she uses that power to bring sunshine into people’s lives on their significant days such as weddings, etc. Both Hina and Hodaka become close and explore her powers in secret together until evil pops up and the movie plunges into a moving climax. The suspense of this anime movie has been keeping the viewers glued to the screens.

10. Grave of the Fireflies

Release Time: 1988

Genre: War, drama

Director: Isao Takahat

A phenomenal anime movie by Isao Takahat features the struggling life of two siblings trying to make do in the country torn apart by war. It is an extremely emotional anime movie that displays the after-effects and repercussions of war. The 14-year old boy, Seita, tries to rebuild his life with a 4-year old sister. As the movie progresses, the young kids can be seen surviving on scraps and looking for happiness in the ruins of what is left. The stunning and shocking reality of the wars is accurately depicted in this moving movie, making it one of the best anime movie ever.

11. Perfect Blue

Release Time: 1977

Genre: Thriller, drama

Director: Satoshi Kon

Perfect Blue is the best anime movie that features the fusion of various genres, ultimately presenting a masterpiece. This anime movie follows the life of a pop-star turned actress whose life is stalked and threatened by her past, an obsessed stalker, and the ghosts following her all the time. She suffers humiliation, privacy breaches, and psychological issues. This gripping thriller shows the life of a star behind the limelight. Its emotionally gripping plot has built a huge fanbase.

12. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Fantasy, romance

Director: Mamuro Hosoda

This particular anime movie revolves around three high schoolers, namely, Makoto, Kosuke, and Chiaki. Among these, Makoto discovers that she can time travel. By using this power, she travels into the past. But, soon, she realizes that her actions are going to cost her in one way or the other, and she learns that time waits for no one. It also explores other common interests possessed by teenagers, such as love, studies, and career. This anime movie certainly features an excellent fantasy plot that attracts fans.

13. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Sci-fi

Director: Kenji Nagasaki

Another anime movie based on the Manga series, My Hero Academia is superhero fiction. It features a world where the majority of the population consists of people with superpowers, commonly known as Quirks. However, a young boy Izuku, born without any powers, longs to become a superhero like the rest of them. The movie follows the journey of Izuku as he saves a bully from evil and is granted the chance to attend the training school otherwise reserved for superheroes. The plot is suspenseful and keeps viewers guessing as to what will happen in the next scene.

14. Wolf Children

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Under the direction of Mamoru Hosoda, this masterpiece was produced by Studio Chizu and can easily be classified as the best anime movie so far. This unique plot features the life of a young woman, Hana, who falls in love with a guy she meets at her college in Tokyo. Little does she know that he is not an ordinary boy but, in fact, a werewolf. Nevertheless, they get married, and 2 kids, Yuki and Ama, are born. The story becomes very interesting when the father dies, and Hana is left alone to care for her children. As Yuki and Ama are not ordinary like their mother, Hana faces numerous issues along her journey.

15. Your Lie in April

Release Time: 2015

Genre: Musical, romance

Director: Takehiko Shinjo

Your Lie in April is a free anime movie also streamed on Netlfix owing to its extraordinary storyline loved by people all over the world. This story features a piano prodigy, Kosei Arima, who breaks down during a performance after his mother passes away. Despite a fine hearing, he is unable to hear his own piano. But, all that magically changes when Kaori Miyazono, an enthusiastic violinist, enters his life and takes him back to his music. This anime movie beautifully unfolds as she herself deteriorates but gives Kosei a new life before she falls fatally sick.

16. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Romance, drama

Director: Shin’ichirō Ushijima

This anime movie is extremely emotional yet humorous. As Haruki stumbles upon a secret diary in a hospital waiting room, he discovers that his classmate, Sakura, is dying from a fatal disease. And soon, they go from classmates to lovers, living life to the fullest by following Sakura’s bucket list. A heart-wrenching twist is introduced when fate takes Sakura away from Haruki a little too soon and very suddenly. This exceptional and heart-breaking love story is a must-watch anime movie.

17. Whisper of the Heart

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Romance

Director: Yoshifumi Kondo

Whisper of the Heart follows the life of a young girl and boy as they meet and befriend each other in rather accidental circumstances. Shizuku, a 14-year old bibliophile, discovers that all her favorite books are already being checked out by someone named Seiji. Curious, she is determined to find the boy who shares the same interests as her. But, when she follows a cat riding the train into a shop, she finds him, and they instantly become friends. This anime movie is a story about dreams and passion and the journey they take to fulfill them. It is a very light-hearted comedy and romance anime movie attracting huge fans.

18. One Piece: Stampede

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Action, adventure

Director: Takashi Otsuka

One Piece: Stampede takes viewers to a bustling Pirate Festival. This festival is for pirates and by pirates. From around the world, pirates gather to partake in the treasure hunt organized in this festival. The treasure is from the collection of Golder Roger, the former Pirate king, and all those involved give their all to win it. This anime movie is one of the best action movies and features numerous famed anime movie characters in all their glory, along with the best, most powerful character, Bullet.

19. Death Note

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Crime, action, thriller

Director: Tetsuro Araki

As a thriller anime movie, Death Note features a young high school boy, Light Yagami, who tries to purge the world by using a supernatural diary. Light stumbles upon a diary containing supernatural powers that have the ability to kill anyone whose name is written in it, given that the user knows the person and has seen his face. As Light goes around killing people he deems too immoral to live, he calls for trouble as the police force is after him. This suspenseful anime movie grips the viewers as they try to gauge who is right or wrong.

20. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Adventure, fantasy

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Dragon Ball Super: Broly is the tale of three Saiyans fighting each other for power and revenge. As Broly returns, Goku and Vegeta encounter powers are unseen before. As the anime movie unfolds, it shows how jealousy and the politics of acquiring the throne lead people to behave. The three warriors are seen fighting, and the whole plot revolves around the legendary Super Saiyan.

Bonus Tip-Record Anime Movie with Wondershare Filmora for an Anime Explanation

Wondershare Filmora is an all-in-one video editor loaded with professional-grade tools to create spectacular videos. The intuitive interface further makes it easy to use the one-click tools for crafting cinematics videos. It has numerous editing features such as the motion-tracking tool, color match, and audio ducking. With it, you can easily record and explain an anime movie by editing it as you like.

Here are the steps to record an anime movie with Filmora.

1. Download, install and launch Wondershare Filmora. In the Media tab, open the Record drop-down menu and tap on the Record PC Screen.

record anime movie

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2. A settings dialogue box will pop open. Customize the parameters such as the custom screen or tab, quality, record time, etc. Press the red icon to start recording the anime movie.

start recording anime

3.After 3 seconds, it will start recording. To stop the recording, you can press the F9 button.

recording countdown

4.The recorded video will be saved to your device and will also be added to your preview in Filmora.

finish anime recording

5.Now, you can drag it to the timeline to make more edits to the anime movie. From the Titles tab, you can add the title for the anime movie by choosing an attractive template and customizing it.

add title to anime movie

6.You can also add exciting Elements and emoticons.

add elements to anime movie

7.Once you have finished editing the anime movie, click on Export and save the video to your device or share it directly on social media.

 export anime movie

Summing up

If you are a true anime movie fan, it is possible that you might have watched all the top movies we have mentioned above. But, if you still haven’t come across these truly impressive anime movies, you are in for a treat. Even if you are not a fan of anime, you must watch anime movie listed above to be truly amazed. All these are ever-green and the best anime movie of their time.

Add these stunning anime movies and serials to your bucket list and prepare for endless entertainment provided by exciting anime characters. So, go on and watch free anime movie of your choice and enjoy.

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

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

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Most anime movies are originally produced in Japan, but their popularity spans worldwide. Anime movie has made it to the most-liked genre list and is widely viewed by people of all ages, gender, and nationalities. An anime movie is mostly based on science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural creatures. These movies feature extraordinary graphics and highly engaging plots that attract viewers.

Choosing the best anime movie can be hard as there are countless such movies. But, if you are looking for a must-watch anime movie, read ahead for our ultimate list of top anime movies.

20 Best Anime Movies You Can Watch Online

Below we have listed the anime movie we consider to be the best amongst the hundreds and thousands of others.

Top Anime Movies Genre Director Release Time
Spirited Away Drama, Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2001
Princess Mononoke Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 1997
Howl’s Moving Castle Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2004
Ghost in the Shell Science Fiction, Crime Mamoru Oshii 1995
Psycho-Pass Action, Sci-fi Naoyoshi Shiotani 2012
Your Name Sci-fi, Drama Makoto Shinkai 2016
A Silent Voice Drama Naoko Yamada 2016
Akira Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action Katsuhiro Ôtomo 1988
Weathering with You Fantasy, Drama Makoto Shinkao 2019
Grave of the Fireflies War, Drama Isao Takahat 1988
Perfect Blue Thriller, Drama Satoshi Kon 1977
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Fantasy, Romance Mamuro Hosoda 2006
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Sci-fi Kenji Nagasaki 2019
Wolf Children Fantasy, Drama Mamoru Hosoda 2012
Your Lie in April Musical, Romance Takehiko Shinjo 2015
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Romance, Drama Shin’ichirō Ushijima 2018
Whisper of the Heart Romance Yoshifumi Kondo 1995
One Piece: Stampede Action, Adventure Takashi Otsuka 2019
Death Note Crime, Action, Thriller Tetsuro Araki 2006
Dragon Ball Super: Broly Adventure, Fantasy Tatsuya Nagamine 2018

1. Spirited Away

Release Time: 2001

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

The masterpiece created in the anime movie industry is certainly ‘Spirited Away.’ It is a very gripping story of a 10-year old girl who accidentally wanders into a mysterious land with her parents who are transformed into pigs as a witch curse. The girl, Chihiro, starts working for the witch Yubaba, who takes away her original name, changing it to Sen. The main character Haku saves Chihiro from trouble, and they become acquainted. You can watch a free anime movie like this one and be taken to the world of Sen as she tries to keep her real name alive and portrays an extraordinary character of a happy spirit.

2. Princess Mononoke

Release Time: 1997

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Princess Mononoke is classified as the best anime movie of all time. This anime movie was aired years ago and is based on a much ancient Muromachi period. The fantasy movie revolves around the life of the main characters. One is a clan’s prince, Ashitaka, And the other is a young girl, San, who lives in the woods and was raised by the wolves. As the fantasy unfolds, Ashitaka can be seen struggling to strike an understanding between humans and nature so that he and San may live together. It is widely viewed and loved globally owing to the hyper-realistically attractive plot of the anime movie.

3. Howl’s Moving Castle

Release Time: 2004

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Another impressive anime movie by the master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is Howl’s Moving Castle. You can watch this free anime movie that is originally based on the British novel. As a young and beautiful girl is reviled by a witch and turned into a 90-year old woman, she discovers a magic castle and a handsome wizard. The powerful wizard might be the chance to her freedom and youth again. The highly gripping plot of this anime movie that takes viewers on a journey through fantasyland is the basis for its worldwide popularity.

4. Ghost in the Shell

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Science Fiction, Crime

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Ghost in the Shell is a pioneer anime movie based on the Manga by Masamune Shiro. It was released decades ago, but it shows life in 2030. As the anime movie features a world where technology is highly advanced, a cyborg policewoman is seen fighting crime using her extraordinary powers. The main characters, such as Major Motoko Kusanagi and the members of Public Security Section 9, are also seen preventing crime in this evolved era. This action-packed anime movie is well-loved by fans as it displays striking graphics and thrilling action scenes.

5. Psycho-Pass

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Action, Sci-fi

Director: Naoyoshi Shiotani

Psycho-Pass is a free anime movie streaming worldwide and building fans owing to its storyline. As the name suggests, this anime movie introduces an innovative judgment system known as Sibyl System. People are analyzed and given a psycho pass after assessing their criminal intent. But, the climax is introduced as a new police recruit Akane Tsunemori starts questioning the authorities. As she discovers what is actually right and wrong, the anime builds suspense in this dystopian-themed anime movie.

6. Your Name

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Sci-fi, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkai

The best anime movie released recently is ‘Your Name.’ It features a strange phenomenon that leads to the swapping of the lives of two individuals. The boy residing in Metropolitan Tokyo, Taki Tachibana, and a rural Japanese girl Mitusha Miyamizu are on a path to find whose body they are inhabiting. This anime movie simultaneously features two different lives as they try to discover each other. It unfolds quite spectacularly while being emotional and humorous at the same time.

7. A Silent Voice

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Drama

Director: Naoko Yamada

An emotionally exceptional anime movie, A Silent Voice, is also based on the Manga series. It brings to light the social issues mostly faced by teenagers and school-going teens. The story unfurls as a deaf girl, Shoka, is continuously harassed and bullied by Shoya, her classmate. But, the anime movie is highly appraised as it takes a positive turn when the harasser realizes his mistake and sets out to make amends. You can watch this free anime movie which is incredibly moving and raises sensitive issues like suicide, bullying, parental divorce, etc.

8. Akira

Release Time: 1988

Genre: Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action

Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo

Yet another amazing anime movie based on a best-selling manga series is Manga. It is based in Neo-Tokyo, which is collapsing due to World War 3. The twist comes when the Biker gang Bosozoku member Tetsuo Shima is involved in an accident, and the military experiments on him, resulting in a murderous being with supernatural powers. This story also features the gang leader Shotaro Kaneda, who, alongside Tetsuo, gets involved in a conspiracy involving a guy named Akira. This free anime movie is renowned due to the high-end animations and remarkable visuals. This adds to the reasons why you should definitely watch anime movie like this one.

9. Weathering with You

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkao

Makoto Shinkao again takes the lead by directing an outstanding anime movie that has become one of the most viewed anime movies recently. An islander boy Hodaka leaves his home for the bustling life of the Metropolitan city of Tokyo. There, he runs into a young girl, Hina, who lives all by herself. Soon, he discovers that Hina holds power to bend the weather to her will. And she uses that power to bring sunshine into people’s lives on their significant days such as weddings, etc. Both Hina and Hodaka become close and explore her powers in secret together until evil pops up and the movie plunges into a moving climax. The suspense of this anime movie has been keeping the viewers glued to the screens.

10. Grave of the Fireflies

Release Time: 1988

Genre: War, drama

Director: Isao Takahat

A phenomenal anime movie by Isao Takahat features the struggling life of two siblings trying to make do in the country torn apart by war. It is an extremely emotional anime movie that displays the after-effects and repercussions of war. The 14-year old boy, Seita, tries to rebuild his life with a 4-year old sister. As the movie progresses, the young kids can be seen surviving on scraps and looking for happiness in the ruins of what is left. The stunning and shocking reality of the wars is accurately depicted in this moving movie, making it one of the best anime movie ever.

11. Perfect Blue

Release Time: 1977

Genre: Thriller, drama

Director: Satoshi Kon

Perfect Blue is the best anime movie that features the fusion of various genres, ultimately presenting a masterpiece. This anime movie follows the life of a pop-star turned actress whose life is stalked and threatened by her past, an obsessed stalker, and the ghosts following her all the time. She suffers humiliation, privacy breaches, and psychological issues. This gripping thriller shows the life of a star behind the limelight. Its emotionally gripping plot has built a huge fanbase.

12. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Fantasy, romance

Director: Mamuro Hosoda

This particular anime movie revolves around three high schoolers, namely, Makoto, Kosuke, and Chiaki. Among these, Makoto discovers that she can time travel. By using this power, she travels into the past. But, soon, she realizes that her actions are going to cost her in one way or the other, and she learns that time waits for no one. It also explores other common interests possessed by teenagers, such as love, studies, and career. This anime movie certainly features an excellent fantasy plot that attracts fans.

13. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Sci-fi

Director: Kenji Nagasaki

Another anime movie based on the Manga series, My Hero Academia is superhero fiction. It features a world where the majority of the population consists of people with superpowers, commonly known as Quirks. However, a young boy Izuku, born without any powers, longs to become a superhero like the rest of them. The movie follows the journey of Izuku as he saves a bully from evil and is granted the chance to attend the training school otherwise reserved for superheroes. The plot is suspenseful and keeps viewers guessing as to what will happen in the next scene.

14. Wolf Children

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Under the direction of Mamoru Hosoda, this masterpiece was produced by Studio Chizu and can easily be classified as the best anime movie so far. This unique plot features the life of a young woman, Hana, who falls in love with a guy she meets at her college in Tokyo. Little does she know that he is not an ordinary boy but, in fact, a werewolf. Nevertheless, they get married, and 2 kids, Yuki and Ama, are born. The story becomes very interesting when the father dies, and Hana is left alone to care for her children. As Yuki and Ama are not ordinary like their mother, Hana faces numerous issues along her journey.

15. Your Lie in April

Release Time: 2015

Genre: Musical, romance

Director: Takehiko Shinjo

Your Lie in April is a free anime movie also streamed on Netlfix owing to its extraordinary storyline loved by people all over the world. This story features a piano prodigy, Kosei Arima, who breaks down during a performance after his mother passes away. Despite a fine hearing, he is unable to hear his own piano. But, all that magically changes when Kaori Miyazono, an enthusiastic violinist, enters his life and takes him back to his music. This anime movie beautifully unfolds as she herself deteriorates but gives Kosei a new life before she falls fatally sick.

16. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Romance, drama

Director: Shin’ichirō Ushijima

This anime movie is extremely emotional yet humorous. As Haruki stumbles upon a secret diary in a hospital waiting room, he discovers that his classmate, Sakura, is dying from a fatal disease. And soon, they go from classmates to lovers, living life to the fullest by following Sakura’s bucket list. A heart-wrenching twist is introduced when fate takes Sakura away from Haruki a little too soon and very suddenly. This exceptional and heart-breaking love story is a must-watch anime movie.

17. Whisper of the Heart

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Romance

Director: Yoshifumi Kondo

Whisper of the Heart follows the life of a young girl and boy as they meet and befriend each other in rather accidental circumstances. Shizuku, a 14-year old bibliophile, discovers that all her favorite books are already being checked out by someone named Seiji. Curious, she is determined to find the boy who shares the same interests as her. But, when she follows a cat riding the train into a shop, she finds him, and they instantly become friends. This anime movie is a story about dreams and passion and the journey they take to fulfill them. It is a very light-hearted comedy and romance anime movie attracting huge fans.

18. One Piece: Stampede

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Action, adventure

Director: Takashi Otsuka

One Piece: Stampede takes viewers to a bustling Pirate Festival. This festival is for pirates and by pirates. From around the world, pirates gather to partake in the treasure hunt organized in this festival. The treasure is from the collection of Golder Roger, the former Pirate king, and all those involved give their all to win it. This anime movie is one of the best action movies and features numerous famed anime movie characters in all their glory, along with the best, most powerful character, Bullet.

19. Death Note

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Crime, action, thriller

Director: Tetsuro Araki

As a thriller anime movie, Death Note features a young high school boy, Light Yagami, who tries to purge the world by using a supernatural diary. Light stumbles upon a diary containing supernatural powers that have the ability to kill anyone whose name is written in it, given that the user knows the person and has seen his face. As Light goes around killing people he deems too immoral to live, he calls for trouble as the police force is after him. This suspenseful anime movie grips the viewers as they try to gauge who is right or wrong.

20. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Adventure, fantasy

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Dragon Ball Super: Broly is the tale of three Saiyans fighting each other for power and revenge. As Broly returns, Goku and Vegeta encounter powers are unseen before. As the anime movie unfolds, it shows how jealousy and the politics of acquiring the throne lead people to behave. The three warriors are seen fighting, and the whole plot revolves around the legendary Super Saiyan.

Bonus Tip-Record Anime Movie with Wondershare Filmora for an Anime Explanation

Wondershare Filmora is an all-in-one video editor loaded with professional-grade tools to create spectacular videos. The intuitive interface further makes it easy to use the one-click tools for crafting cinematics videos. It has numerous editing features such as the motion-tracking tool, color match, and audio ducking. With it, you can easily record and explain an anime movie by editing it as you like.

Here are the steps to record an anime movie with Filmora.

1. Download, install and launch Wondershare Filmora. In the Media tab, open the Record drop-down menu and tap on the Record PC Screen.

record anime movie

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2. A settings dialogue box will pop open. Customize the parameters such as the custom screen or tab, quality, record time, etc. Press the red icon to start recording the anime movie.

start recording anime

3.After 3 seconds, it will start recording. To stop the recording, you can press the F9 button.

recording countdown

4.The recorded video will be saved to your device and will also be added to your preview in Filmora.

finish anime recording

5.Now, you can drag it to the timeline to make more edits to the anime movie. From the Titles tab, you can add the title for the anime movie by choosing an attractive template and customizing it.

add title to anime movie

6.You can also add exciting Elements and emoticons.

add elements to anime movie

7.Once you have finished editing the anime movie, click on Export and save the video to your device or share it directly on social media.

 export anime movie

Summing up

If you are a true anime movie fan, it is possible that you might have watched all the top movies we have mentioned above. But, if you still haven’t come across these truly impressive anime movies, you are in for a treat. Even if you are not a fan of anime, you must watch anime movie listed above to be truly amazed. All these are ever-green and the best anime movie of their time.

Add these stunning anime movies and serials to your bucket list and prepare for endless entertainment provided by exciting anime characters. So, go on and watch free anime movie of your choice and enjoy.

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Most anime movies are originally produced in Japan, but their popularity spans worldwide. Anime movie has made it to the most-liked genre list and is widely viewed by people of all ages, gender, and nationalities. An anime movie is mostly based on science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural creatures. These movies feature extraordinary graphics and highly engaging plots that attract viewers.

Choosing the best anime movie can be hard as there are countless such movies. But, if you are looking for a must-watch anime movie, read ahead for our ultimate list of top anime movies.

20 Best Anime Movies You Can Watch Online

Below we have listed the anime movie we consider to be the best amongst the hundreds and thousands of others.

Top Anime Movies Genre Director Release Time
Spirited Away Drama, Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2001
Princess Mononoke Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 1997
Howl’s Moving Castle Fantasy Hayao Miyazaki 2004
Ghost in the Shell Science Fiction, Crime Mamoru Oshii 1995
Psycho-Pass Action, Sci-fi Naoyoshi Shiotani 2012
Your Name Sci-fi, Drama Makoto Shinkai 2016
A Silent Voice Drama Naoko Yamada 2016
Akira Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action Katsuhiro Ôtomo 1988
Weathering with You Fantasy, Drama Makoto Shinkao 2019
Grave of the Fireflies War, Drama Isao Takahat 1988
Perfect Blue Thriller, Drama Satoshi Kon 1977
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Fantasy, Romance Mamuro Hosoda 2006
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Sci-fi Kenji Nagasaki 2019
Wolf Children Fantasy, Drama Mamoru Hosoda 2012
Your Lie in April Musical, Romance Takehiko Shinjo 2015
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Romance, Drama Shin’ichirō Ushijima 2018
Whisper of the Heart Romance Yoshifumi Kondo 1995
One Piece: Stampede Action, Adventure Takashi Otsuka 2019
Death Note Crime, Action, Thriller Tetsuro Araki 2006
Dragon Ball Super: Broly Adventure, Fantasy Tatsuya Nagamine 2018

1. Spirited Away

Release Time: 2001

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

The masterpiece created in the anime movie industry is certainly ‘Spirited Away.’ It is a very gripping story of a 10-year old girl who accidentally wanders into a mysterious land with her parents who are transformed into pigs as a witch curse. The girl, Chihiro, starts working for the witch Yubaba, who takes away her original name, changing it to Sen. The main character Haku saves Chihiro from trouble, and they become acquainted. You can watch a free anime movie like this one and be taken to the world of Sen as she tries to keep her real name alive and portrays an extraordinary character of a happy spirit.

2. Princess Mononoke

Release Time: 1997

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Princess Mononoke is classified as the best anime movie of all time. This anime movie was aired years ago and is based on a much ancient Muromachi period. The fantasy movie revolves around the life of the main characters. One is a clan’s prince, Ashitaka, And the other is a young girl, San, who lives in the woods and was raised by the wolves. As the fantasy unfolds, Ashitaka can be seen struggling to strike an understanding between humans and nature so that he and San may live together. It is widely viewed and loved globally owing to the hyper-realistically attractive plot of the anime movie.

3. Howl’s Moving Castle

Release Time: 2004

Genre: Fantasy

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Another impressive anime movie by the master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is Howl’s Moving Castle. You can watch this free anime movie that is originally based on the British novel. As a young and beautiful girl is reviled by a witch and turned into a 90-year old woman, she discovers a magic castle and a handsome wizard. The powerful wizard might be the chance to her freedom and youth again. The highly gripping plot of this anime movie that takes viewers on a journey through fantasyland is the basis for its worldwide popularity.

4. Ghost in the Shell

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Science Fiction, Crime

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Ghost in the Shell is a pioneer anime movie based on the Manga by Masamune Shiro. It was released decades ago, but it shows life in 2030. As the anime movie features a world where technology is highly advanced, a cyborg policewoman is seen fighting crime using her extraordinary powers. The main characters, such as Major Motoko Kusanagi and the members of Public Security Section 9, are also seen preventing crime in this evolved era. This action-packed anime movie is well-loved by fans as it displays striking graphics and thrilling action scenes.

5. Psycho-Pass

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Action, Sci-fi

Director: Naoyoshi Shiotani

Psycho-Pass is a free anime movie streaming worldwide and building fans owing to its storyline. As the name suggests, this anime movie introduces an innovative judgment system known as Sibyl System. People are analyzed and given a psycho pass after assessing their criminal intent. But, the climax is introduced as a new police recruit Akane Tsunemori starts questioning the authorities. As she discovers what is actually right and wrong, the anime builds suspense in this dystopian-themed anime movie.

6. Your Name

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Sci-fi, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkai

The best anime movie released recently is ‘Your Name.’ It features a strange phenomenon that leads to the swapping of the lives of two individuals. The boy residing in Metropolitan Tokyo, Taki Tachibana, and a rural Japanese girl Mitusha Miyamizu are on a path to find whose body they are inhabiting. This anime movie simultaneously features two different lives as they try to discover each other. It unfolds quite spectacularly while being emotional and humorous at the same time.

7. A Silent Voice

Release Time: 2016
Genre: Drama

Director: Naoko Yamada

An emotionally exceptional anime movie, A Silent Voice, is also based on the Manga series. It brings to light the social issues mostly faced by teenagers and school-going teens. The story unfurls as a deaf girl, Shoka, is continuously harassed and bullied by Shoya, her classmate. But, the anime movie is highly appraised as it takes a positive turn when the harasser realizes his mistake and sets out to make amends. You can watch this free anime movie which is incredibly moving and raises sensitive issues like suicide, bullying, parental divorce, etc.

8. Akira

Release Time: 1988

Genre: Cyberpunk, Sci-fi, Action

Director: Katsuhiro Ôtomo

Yet another amazing anime movie based on a best-selling manga series is Manga. It is based in Neo-Tokyo, which is collapsing due to World War 3. The twist comes when the Biker gang Bosozoku member Tetsuo Shima is involved in an accident, and the military experiments on him, resulting in a murderous being with supernatural powers. This story also features the gang leader Shotaro Kaneda, who, alongside Tetsuo, gets involved in a conspiracy involving a guy named Akira. This free anime movie is renowned due to the high-end animations and remarkable visuals. This adds to the reasons why you should definitely watch anime movie like this one.

9. Weathering with You

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Makoto Shinkao

Makoto Shinkao again takes the lead by directing an outstanding anime movie that has become one of the most viewed anime movies recently. An islander boy Hodaka leaves his home for the bustling life of the Metropolitan city of Tokyo. There, he runs into a young girl, Hina, who lives all by herself. Soon, he discovers that Hina holds power to bend the weather to her will. And she uses that power to bring sunshine into people’s lives on their significant days such as weddings, etc. Both Hina and Hodaka become close and explore her powers in secret together until evil pops up and the movie plunges into a moving climax. The suspense of this anime movie has been keeping the viewers glued to the screens.

10. Grave of the Fireflies

Release Time: 1988

Genre: War, drama

Director: Isao Takahat

A phenomenal anime movie by Isao Takahat features the struggling life of two siblings trying to make do in the country torn apart by war. It is an extremely emotional anime movie that displays the after-effects and repercussions of war. The 14-year old boy, Seita, tries to rebuild his life with a 4-year old sister. As the movie progresses, the young kids can be seen surviving on scraps and looking for happiness in the ruins of what is left. The stunning and shocking reality of the wars is accurately depicted in this moving movie, making it one of the best anime movie ever.

11. Perfect Blue

Release Time: 1977

Genre: Thriller, drama

Director: Satoshi Kon

Perfect Blue is the best anime movie that features the fusion of various genres, ultimately presenting a masterpiece. This anime movie follows the life of a pop-star turned actress whose life is stalked and threatened by her past, an obsessed stalker, and the ghosts following her all the time. She suffers humiliation, privacy breaches, and psychological issues. This gripping thriller shows the life of a star behind the limelight. Its emotionally gripping plot has built a huge fanbase.

12. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Fantasy, romance

Director: Mamuro Hosoda

This particular anime movie revolves around three high schoolers, namely, Makoto, Kosuke, and Chiaki. Among these, Makoto discovers that she can time travel. By using this power, she travels into the past. But, soon, she realizes that her actions are going to cost her in one way or the other, and she learns that time waits for no one. It also explores other common interests possessed by teenagers, such as love, studies, and career. This anime movie certainly features an excellent fantasy plot that attracts fans.

13. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Sci-fi

Director: Kenji Nagasaki

Another anime movie based on the Manga series, My Hero Academia is superhero fiction. It features a world where the majority of the population consists of people with superpowers, commonly known as Quirks. However, a young boy Izuku, born without any powers, longs to become a superhero like the rest of them. The movie follows the journey of Izuku as he saves a bully from evil and is granted the chance to attend the training school otherwise reserved for superheroes. The plot is suspenseful and keeps viewers guessing as to what will happen in the next scene.

14. Wolf Children

Release Time: 2012

Genre: Fantasy, drama

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Under the direction of Mamoru Hosoda, this masterpiece was produced by Studio Chizu and can easily be classified as the best anime movie so far. This unique plot features the life of a young woman, Hana, who falls in love with a guy she meets at her college in Tokyo. Little does she know that he is not an ordinary boy but, in fact, a werewolf. Nevertheless, they get married, and 2 kids, Yuki and Ama, are born. The story becomes very interesting when the father dies, and Hana is left alone to care for her children. As Yuki and Ama are not ordinary like their mother, Hana faces numerous issues along her journey.

15. Your Lie in April

Release Time: 2015

Genre: Musical, romance

Director: Takehiko Shinjo

Your Lie in April is a free anime movie also streamed on Netlfix owing to its extraordinary storyline loved by people all over the world. This story features a piano prodigy, Kosei Arima, who breaks down during a performance after his mother passes away. Despite a fine hearing, he is unable to hear his own piano. But, all that magically changes when Kaori Miyazono, an enthusiastic violinist, enters his life and takes him back to his music. This anime movie beautifully unfolds as she herself deteriorates but gives Kosei a new life before she falls fatally sick.

16. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Romance, drama

Director: Shin’ichirō Ushijima

This anime movie is extremely emotional yet humorous. As Haruki stumbles upon a secret diary in a hospital waiting room, he discovers that his classmate, Sakura, is dying from a fatal disease. And soon, they go from classmates to lovers, living life to the fullest by following Sakura’s bucket list. A heart-wrenching twist is introduced when fate takes Sakura away from Haruki a little too soon and very suddenly. This exceptional and heart-breaking love story is a must-watch anime movie.

17. Whisper of the Heart

Release Time: 1995

Genre: Romance

Director: Yoshifumi Kondo

Whisper of the Heart follows the life of a young girl and boy as they meet and befriend each other in rather accidental circumstances. Shizuku, a 14-year old bibliophile, discovers that all her favorite books are already being checked out by someone named Seiji. Curious, she is determined to find the boy who shares the same interests as her. But, when she follows a cat riding the train into a shop, she finds him, and they instantly become friends. This anime movie is a story about dreams and passion and the journey they take to fulfill them. It is a very light-hearted comedy and romance anime movie attracting huge fans.

18. One Piece: Stampede

Release Time: 2019

Genre: Action, adventure

Director: Takashi Otsuka

One Piece: Stampede takes viewers to a bustling Pirate Festival. This festival is for pirates and by pirates. From around the world, pirates gather to partake in the treasure hunt organized in this festival. The treasure is from the collection of Golder Roger, the former Pirate king, and all those involved give their all to win it. This anime movie is one of the best action movies and features numerous famed anime movie characters in all their glory, along with the best, most powerful character, Bullet.

19. Death Note

Release Time: 2006

Genre: Crime, action, thriller

Director: Tetsuro Araki

As a thriller anime movie, Death Note features a young high school boy, Light Yagami, who tries to purge the world by using a supernatural diary. Light stumbles upon a diary containing supernatural powers that have the ability to kill anyone whose name is written in it, given that the user knows the person and has seen his face. As Light goes around killing people he deems too immoral to live, he calls for trouble as the police force is after him. This suspenseful anime movie grips the viewers as they try to gauge who is right or wrong.

20. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Release Time: 2018

Genre: Adventure, fantasy

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Dragon Ball Super: Broly is the tale of three Saiyans fighting each other for power and revenge. As Broly returns, Goku and Vegeta encounter powers are unseen before. As the anime movie unfolds, it shows how jealousy and the politics of acquiring the throne lead people to behave. The three warriors are seen fighting, and the whole plot revolves around the legendary Super Saiyan.

Bonus Tip-Record Anime Movie with Wondershare Filmora for an Anime Explanation

Wondershare Filmora is an all-in-one video editor loaded with professional-grade tools to create spectacular videos. The intuitive interface further makes it easy to use the one-click tools for crafting cinematics videos. It has numerous editing features such as the motion-tracking tool, color match, and audio ducking. With it, you can easily record and explain an anime movie by editing it as you like.

Here are the steps to record an anime movie with Filmora.

1. Download, install and launch Wondershare Filmora. In the Media tab, open the Record drop-down menu and tap on the Record PC Screen.

record anime movie

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2. A settings dialogue box will pop open. Customize the parameters such as the custom screen or tab, quality, record time, etc. Press the red icon to start recording the anime movie.

start recording anime

3.After 3 seconds, it will start recording. To stop the recording, you can press the F9 button.

recording countdown

4.The recorded video will be saved to your device and will also be added to your preview in Filmora.

finish anime recording

5.Now, you can drag it to the timeline to make more edits to the anime movie. From the Titles tab, you can add the title for the anime movie by choosing an attractive template and customizing it.

add title to anime movie

6.You can also add exciting Elements and emoticons.

add elements to anime movie

7.Once you have finished editing the anime movie, click on Export and save the video to your device or share it directly on social media.

 export anime movie

Summing up

If you are a true anime movie fan, it is possible that you might have watched all the top movies we have mentioned above. But, if you still haven’t come across these truly impressive anime movies, you are in for a treat. Even if you are not a fan of anime, you must watch anime movie listed above to be truly amazed. All these are ever-green and the best anime movie of their time.

Add these stunning anime movies and serials to your bucket list and prepare for endless entertainment provided by exciting anime characters. So, go on and watch free anime movie of your choice and enjoy.

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

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

Follow @Shanoon Cox

10 Must Watch Netflix Cartoon Series

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There is no doubt that almost all of us have spent our days of summer vacation in school watching cartoons. Cartoons are often considered to be shows which are just for children. Many certain cartoons are specially for adults with deep underlying meanings to them.

Every month new cartoon series is introduced. Cartoon characters play a role in a child’s behavior or how the child talks. Here is a 10 must-watch Netflix cartoons list for you, and I can undoubtedly say that these Netflix Cartoon Series are bound to affect you and leave you thinking about the show.

01Big Mouth

Name of the cartoon - Big Mouth (2017-)

Rating - 8.3/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Big Mouth” is one of the Netflix original cartoons. This cartoon concentrates on two characters, Andrew and Nick. This cartoon shows how their life at the adolescent age when they are just hitting puberty. This show can be watched by viewers of the same age as Andrew and Nick. The adults, especially the parents, can watch to understand the adolescents’ life from the child’s perspective; simultaneously, this show can be hilariously relatable for the parents.

This is one of the positive lgbt cartoons on Netflix. The show’s main attraction is the “Hormone Monster,” who acts as a guardian for Andrew and Nick when they are newly dealing with changing bodies, desires, crushes, girlfriends, etc.; the quirky voice acting in this show adds to the hilarious flavor of the show. This show can be a sex-ed teacher.

Votes - 73K

02Love, Death, and Robots

Name of the cartoon - Love, Death, and Robots (2019-)

Rating - 8.5/10

Stars - 8.5

Summary of the stories

This show is an experimental adult animation. It is an anthology series between love-death-robots. One of the most essential features of this show is its animation style, varying from 3D animation to stop animation. The show is mainly based on three robots wandering about in an abandoned city after an apocalyptic situation simultaneously; there is a small group of creatures slowly growing up in a fridge.

There are also farmers fighting for their land who do not want to give their land to a giant insect-like creature. Different series stories hit other groups of viewers, but every episode is equally engaging and can leave you thinking about this series. This is another original Netflix Cartoon Series. This show has gained massive popularity throughout the globe.

Votes - 133K

03Pokémon

Name of the cartoon - Pokémon (1997-)

Rating - 7.5/10

Stars - 7.5

Summary of the stories

You might be very familiar with the theme song. Pokémon remains to be one of the most engaging shows globally. It has been more than twenty years, yet the show comes up with new adventures for the main character Ash Ketchum. The cute Pokémon and ash’s friend Pikachu is a heartthrob for all the viewers. Here is an opportunity to revisit your childhood and once again join the adventure of collecting Pokémon with ash and fighting against their famous enemies, Jessie and James.

Votes - 42K

04Death Note

Name of the cartoon - Death Note (2006-2007)

Rating - 9.0/10

Stars - 9

Summary of the stories

“Death Note” is a show that is based on the Japanese manga created by Tsugumi Abha. The story revolves around a high school student who has the power to control anyone’s death, and detectives are searching for him to stop him from what he is doing. Every episode is equally well written and engaging, with appropriate climaxes and anti-climaxes.

Netflix has featured this outstanding show which is worth watching multiple times. This show opens a new sight for the viewer every time it is watched. This is one of the best cartoons on Netflix.

Votes - 297k

05Naruto

Name of the cartoon - Naruto (2002-2007)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Naruto” is considered to be one of the seminal series with superb scripting, animation, and engaging storyline. Naruto is one of the most popular shows, with ten seasons aired over 20 years. This show became a worldwide sensation after the original manga series was published.

The protagonist of the series, Naruto, and how this character develops throughout twenty years make this show worth watching. You can revisit your childhood, watch this series, and avail yourself of all the complete seasons on Netflix.

Votes - 92K

06Inside Job

Name of the cartoon - Inside Job (2021-)

Rating - 7.7/10

Stars - 7.7

Summary of the stories

“Inside Job” is mainly a workplace comedy. The energy of the how keeps on escalating with each passing episode. The workplace is a Cognito workplace in the depths of the state, working on all kinds of conspiracy theories and biological experiments. When these conspiracy theories come out, they seem fake, but they are far more accurate than you can imagine.

The engaging voice acting, escalating storyline, and fantastic animation make this show worth watching. This show is available on Netflix, and I must say you will not regret watching this show. This show is hilarious and scary at the same time.

Votes - 14K

07BoJack Horseman

Name of the cartoon - BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)

Rating - 8.8/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“BoJack Horseman” is a hilarious show revolving around a famous sitcom’s career. This show has been nominated for Emmys. The show deals with personal trauma, personal responsibility in a way as nuanced as possible.

This show talks about dark topics like trauma, sexism hilariously has deep insights underlying the characters, dialogues. This show has hilarious punchlines or jokes about the Hollywood culture. This show deals with different nuances of life and can change your view on life. This show has hilarious throwbacks and instances, but at the same time, it has a saddening tone underneath caused by bruises in life.

Votes - 141K

08F is For Family

Name of the cartoon - F is For Family (2015-2021)

Rating - 8.0/10

Stars - 8.0

Summary of the stories

Bill Burr, in his show “F is For Family,” looks at childhood in an unfiltered way growing up in suburbia during the 1970s. The show has electric with quirky characters. This show revolves around the life of the Murphy family.

This show is hilariously scripted (sometimes exaggerated), but this show can be very relatable to anyone who watches. The daily life scenes in a sub-urban family are well portrayed in this series. There is outstanding animation and storytelling in this show that stands for the show in the crowd of several similar cartoons and yet makes it relatable for the viewers.

Votes - 36K

09Hilda

Name of the cartoon - Hilda (2018-)

Rating - 8.6/10

Stars - 8.6

Summary of the stories

“Hilda” is one of the cartoons in Netflix. The cartoon seems to be made only for kids, but the show has enough deep sights that can be equally engaging and entertaining for adults. The story revolves around a small girl who travels from her home in the wilderness to the city where it is so busy.

Throughout this Hilda, the little girl goes through several dangerous adventures. All her adventures and beautiful animation style make this show worth watching. This is one of the most popular Netflix cartoon shows.

Votes - 10K

10Dragon Prince

Name of the cartoon - The Dragon Prince (2018-)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8.4

Summary of the stories

“The Dragon Prince” is an outstanding original series. This show is one of the best Netflix cartoons. The story is set in a fantasy world where human beings and elves live in the same world. The show deals with black magic and the conflict between humans and the elves and dragons on the other side.

It has definitive action scenes. Another interesting aspect of the show is its overwhelming animations which also deal with a great part of physics and how everything is so well executed in this show makes it worth watching. This is also one of the Netflix original cartoons. This might seem a little childish, but this show has very thoughtful insights that keep the viewers engaging throughout the show.

Votes - 21K

Ending Thoughts

Not one intelligent has ever said that children’s cartoons can only be enjoyed by children. The people who make these are highly skilled. The storyline and the characters provide life lessons that even adults can do well to remember.

Even if not that it is still fun and games that only children do not have to enjoy. Happy Binging!

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There is no doubt that almost all of us have spent our days of summer vacation in school watching cartoons. Cartoons are often considered to be shows which are just for children. Many certain cartoons are specially for adults with deep underlying meanings to them.

Every month new cartoon series is introduced. Cartoon characters play a role in a child’s behavior or how the child talks. Here is a 10 must-watch Netflix cartoons list for you, and I can undoubtedly say that these Netflix Cartoon Series are bound to affect you and leave you thinking about the show.

01Big Mouth

Name of the cartoon - Big Mouth (2017-)

Rating - 8.3/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Big Mouth” is one of the Netflix original cartoons. This cartoon concentrates on two characters, Andrew and Nick. This cartoon shows how their life at the adolescent age when they are just hitting puberty. This show can be watched by viewers of the same age as Andrew and Nick. The adults, especially the parents, can watch to understand the adolescents’ life from the child’s perspective; simultaneously, this show can be hilariously relatable for the parents.

This is one of the positive lgbt cartoons on Netflix. The show’s main attraction is the “Hormone Monster,” who acts as a guardian for Andrew and Nick when they are newly dealing with changing bodies, desires, crushes, girlfriends, etc.; the quirky voice acting in this show adds to the hilarious flavor of the show. This show can be a sex-ed teacher.

Votes - 73K

02Love, Death, and Robots

Name of the cartoon - Love, Death, and Robots (2019-)

Rating - 8.5/10

Stars - 8.5

Summary of the stories

This show is an experimental adult animation. It is an anthology series between love-death-robots. One of the most essential features of this show is its animation style, varying from 3D animation to stop animation. The show is mainly based on three robots wandering about in an abandoned city after an apocalyptic situation simultaneously; there is a small group of creatures slowly growing up in a fridge.

There are also farmers fighting for their land who do not want to give their land to a giant insect-like creature. Different series stories hit other groups of viewers, but every episode is equally engaging and can leave you thinking about this series. This is another original Netflix Cartoon Series. This show has gained massive popularity throughout the globe.

Votes - 133K

03Pokémon

Name of the cartoon - Pokémon (1997-)

Rating - 7.5/10

Stars - 7.5

Summary of the stories

You might be very familiar with the theme song. Pokémon remains to be one of the most engaging shows globally. It has been more than twenty years, yet the show comes up with new adventures for the main character Ash Ketchum. The cute Pokémon and ash’s friend Pikachu is a heartthrob for all the viewers. Here is an opportunity to revisit your childhood and once again join the adventure of collecting Pokémon with ash and fighting against their famous enemies, Jessie and James.

Votes - 42K

04Death Note

Name of the cartoon - Death Note (2006-2007)

Rating - 9.0/10

Stars - 9

Summary of the stories

“Death Note” is a show that is based on the Japanese manga created by Tsugumi Abha. The story revolves around a high school student who has the power to control anyone’s death, and detectives are searching for him to stop him from what he is doing. Every episode is equally well written and engaging, with appropriate climaxes and anti-climaxes.

Netflix has featured this outstanding show which is worth watching multiple times. This show opens a new sight for the viewer every time it is watched. This is one of the best cartoons on Netflix.

Votes - 297k

05Naruto

Name of the cartoon - Naruto (2002-2007)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Naruto” is considered to be one of the seminal series with superb scripting, animation, and engaging storyline. Naruto is one of the most popular shows, with ten seasons aired over 20 years. This show became a worldwide sensation after the original manga series was published.

The protagonist of the series, Naruto, and how this character develops throughout twenty years make this show worth watching. You can revisit your childhood, watch this series, and avail yourself of all the complete seasons on Netflix.

Votes - 92K

06Inside Job

Name of the cartoon - Inside Job (2021-)

Rating - 7.7/10

Stars - 7.7

Summary of the stories

“Inside Job” is mainly a workplace comedy. The energy of the how keeps on escalating with each passing episode. The workplace is a Cognito workplace in the depths of the state, working on all kinds of conspiracy theories and biological experiments. When these conspiracy theories come out, they seem fake, but they are far more accurate than you can imagine.

The engaging voice acting, escalating storyline, and fantastic animation make this show worth watching. This show is available on Netflix, and I must say you will not regret watching this show. This show is hilarious and scary at the same time.

Votes - 14K

07BoJack Horseman

Name of the cartoon - BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)

Rating - 8.8/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“BoJack Horseman” is a hilarious show revolving around a famous sitcom’s career. This show has been nominated for Emmys. The show deals with personal trauma, personal responsibility in a way as nuanced as possible.

This show talks about dark topics like trauma, sexism hilariously has deep insights underlying the characters, dialogues. This show has hilarious punchlines or jokes about the Hollywood culture. This show deals with different nuances of life and can change your view on life. This show has hilarious throwbacks and instances, but at the same time, it has a saddening tone underneath caused by bruises in life.

Votes - 141K

08F is For Family

Name of the cartoon - F is For Family (2015-2021)

Rating - 8.0/10

Stars - 8.0

Summary of the stories

Bill Burr, in his show “F is For Family,” looks at childhood in an unfiltered way growing up in suburbia during the 1970s. The show has electric with quirky characters. This show revolves around the life of the Murphy family.

This show is hilariously scripted (sometimes exaggerated), but this show can be very relatable to anyone who watches. The daily life scenes in a sub-urban family are well portrayed in this series. There is outstanding animation and storytelling in this show that stands for the show in the crowd of several similar cartoons and yet makes it relatable for the viewers.

Votes - 36K

09Hilda

Name of the cartoon - Hilda (2018-)

Rating - 8.6/10

Stars - 8.6

Summary of the stories

“Hilda” is one of the cartoons in Netflix. The cartoon seems to be made only for kids, but the show has enough deep sights that can be equally engaging and entertaining for adults. The story revolves around a small girl who travels from her home in the wilderness to the city where it is so busy.

Throughout this Hilda, the little girl goes through several dangerous adventures. All her adventures and beautiful animation style make this show worth watching. This is one of the most popular Netflix cartoon shows.

Votes - 10K

10Dragon Prince

Name of the cartoon - The Dragon Prince (2018-)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8.4

Summary of the stories

“The Dragon Prince” is an outstanding original series. This show is one of the best Netflix cartoons. The story is set in a fantasy world where human beings and elves live in the same world. The show deals with black magic and the conflict between humans and the elves and dragons on the other side.

It has definitive action scenes. Another interesting aspect of the show is its overwhelming animations which also deal with a great part of physics and how everything is so well executed in this show makes it worth watching. This is also one of the Netflix original cartoons. This might seem a little childish, but this show has very thoughtful insights that keep the viewers engaging throughout the show.

Votes - 21K

Ending Thoughts

Not one intelligent has ever said that children’s cartoons can only be enjoyed by children. The people who make these are highly skilled. The storyline and the characters provide life lessons that even adults can do well to remember.

Even if not that it is still fun and games that only children do not have to enjoy. Happy Binging!

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There is no doubt that almost all of us have spent our days of summer vacation in school watching cartoons. Cartoons are often considered to be shows which are just for children. Many certain cartoons are specially for adults with deep underlying meanings to them.

Every month new cartoon series is introduced. Cartoon characters play a role in a child’s behavior or how the child talks. Here is a 10 must-watch Netflix cartoons list for you, and I can undoubtedly say that these Netflix Cartoon Series are bound to affect you and leave you thinking about the show.

01Big Mouth

Name of the cartoon - Big Mouth (2017-)

Rating - 8.3/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Big Mouth” is one of the Netflix original cartoons. This cartoon concentrates on two characters, Andrew and Nick. This cartoon shows how their life at the adolescent age when they are just hitting puberty. This show can be watched by viewers of the same age as Andrew and Nick. The adults, especially the parents, can watch to understand the adolescents’ life from the child’s perspective; simultaneously, this show can be hilariously relatable for the parents.

This is one of the positive lgbt cartoons on Netflix. The show’s main attraction is the “Hormone Monster,” who acts as a guardian for Andrew and Nick when they are newly dealing with changing bodies, desires, crushes, girlfriends, etc.; the quirky voice acting in this show adds to the hilarious flavor of the show. This show can be a sex-ed teacher.

Votes - 73K

02Love, Death, and Robots

Name of the cartoon - Love, Death, and Robots (2019-)

Rating - 8.5/10

Stars - 8.5

Summary of the stories

This show is an experimental adult animation. It is an anthology series between love-death-robots. One of the most essential features of this show is its animation style, varying from 3D animation to stop animation. The show is mainly based on three robots wandering about in an abandoned city after an apocalyptic situation simultaneously; there is a small group of creatures slowly growing up in a fridge.

There are also farmers fighting for their land who do not want to give their land to a giant insect-like creature. Different series stories hit other groups of viewers, but every episode is equally engaging and can leave you thinking about this series. This is another original Netflix Cartoon Series. This show has gained massive popularity throughout the globe.

Votes - 133K

03Pokémon

Name of the cartoon - Pokémon (1997-)

Rating - 7.5/10

Stars - 7.5

Summary of the stories

You might be very familiar with the theme song. Pokémon remains to be one of the most engaging shows globally. It has been more than twenty years, yet the show comes up with new adventures for the main character Ash Ketchum. The cute Pokémon and ash’s friend Pikachu is a heartthrob for all the viewers. Here is an opportunity to revisit your childhood and once again join the adventure of collecting Pokémon with ash and fighting against their famous enemies, Jessie and James.

Votes - 42K

04Death Note

Name of the cartoon - Death Note (2006-2007)

Rating - 9.0/10

Stars - 9

Summary of the stories

“Death Note” is a show that is based on the Japanese manga created by Tsugumi Abha. The story revolves around a high school student who has the power to control anyone’s death, and detectives are searching for him to stop him from what he is doing. Every episode is equally well written and engaging, with appropriate climaxes and anti-climaxes.

Netflix has featured this outstanding show which is worth watching multiple times. This show opens a new sight for the viewer every time it is watched. This is one of the best cartoons on Netflix.

Votes - 297k

05Naruto

Name of the cartoon - Naruto (2002-2007)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Naruto” is considered to be one of the seminal series with superb scripting, animation, and engaging storyline. Naruto is one of the most popular shows, with ten seasons aired over 20 years. This show became a worldwide sensation after the original manga series was published.

The protagonist of the series, Naruto, and how this character develops throughout twenty years make this show worth watching. You can revisit your childhood, watch this series, and avail yourself of all the complete seasons on Netflix.

Votes - 92K

06Inside Job

Name of the cartoon - Inside Job (2021-)

Rating - 7.7/10

Stars - 7.7

Summary of the stories

“Inside Job” is mainly a workplace comedy. The energy of the how keeps on escalating with each passing episode. The workplace is a Cognito workplace in the depths of the state, working on all kinds of conspiracy theories and biological experiments. When these conspiracy theories come out, they seem fake, but they are far more accurate than you can imagine.

The engaging voice acting, escalating storyline, and fantastic animation make this show worth watching. This show is available on Netflix, and I must say you will not regret watching this show. This show is hilarious and scary at the same time.

Votes - 14K

07BoJack Horseman

Name of the cartoon - BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)

Rating - 8.8/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“BoJack Horseman” is a hilarious show revolving around a famous sitcom’s career. This show has been nominated for Emmys. The show deals with personal trauma, personal responsibility in a way as nuanced as possible.

This show talks about dark topics like trauma, sexism hilariously has deep insights underlying the characters, dialogues. This show has hilarious punchlines or jokes about the Hollywood culture. This show deals with different nuances of life and can change your view on life. This show has hilarious throwbacks and instances, but at the same time, it has a saddening tone underneath caused by bruises in life.

Votes - 141K

08F is For Family

Name of the cartoon - F is For Family (2015-2021)

Rating - 8.0/10

Stars - 8.0

Summary of the stories

Bill Burr, in his show “F is For Family,” looks at childhood in an unfiltered way growing up in suburbia during the 1970s. The show has electric with quirky characters. This show revolves around the life of the Murphy family.

This show is hilariously scripted (sometimes exaggerated), but this show can be very relatable to anyone who watches. The daily life scenes in a sub-urban family are well portrayed in this series. There is outstanding animation and storytelling in this show that stands for the show in the crowd of several similar cartoons and yet makes it relatable for the viewers.

Votes - 36K

09Hilda

Name of the cartoon - Hilda (2018-)

Rating - 8.6/10

Stars - 8.6

Summary of the stories

“Hilda” is one of the cartoons in Netflix. The cartoon seems to be made only for kids, but the show has enough deep sights that can be equally engaging and entertaining for adults. The story revolves around a small girl who travels from her home in the wilderness to the city where it is so busy.

Throughout this Hilda, the little girl goes through several dangerous adventures. All her adventures and beautiful animation style make this show worth watching. This is one of the most popular Netflix cartoon shows.

Votes - 10K

10Dragon Prince

Name of the cartoon - The Dragon Prince (2018-)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8.4

Summary of the stories

“The Dragon Prince” is an outstanding original series. This show is one of the best Netflix cartoons. The story is set in a fantasy world where human beings and elves live in the same world. The show deals with black magic and the conflict between humans and the elves and dragons on the other side.

It has definitive action scenes. Another interesting aspect of the show is its overwhelming animations which also deal with a great part of physics and how everything is so well executed in this show makes it worth watching. This is also one of the Netflix original cartoons. This might seem a little childish, but this show has very thoughtful insights that keep the viewers engaging throughout the show.

Votes - 21K

Ending Thoughts

Not one intelligent has ever said that children’s cartoons can only be enjoyed by children. The people who make these are highly skilled. The storyline and the characters provide life lessons that even adults can do well to remember.

Even if not that it is still fun and games that only children do not have to enjoy. Happy Binging!

Try It Free Try It Free

There is no doubt that almost all of us have spent our days of summer vacation in school watching cartoons. Cartoons are often considered to be shows which are just for children. Many certain cartoons are specially for adults with deep underlying meanings to them.

Every month new cartoon series is introduced. Cartoon characters play a role in a child’s behavior or how the child talks. Here is a 10 must-watch Netflix cartoons list for you, and I can undoubtedly say that these Netflix Cartoon Series are bound to affect you and leave you thinking about the show.

01Big Mouth

Name of the cartoon - Big Mouth (2017-)

Rating - 8.3/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Big Mouth” is one of the Netflix original cartoons. This cartoon concentrates on two characters, Andrew and Nick. This cartoon shows how their life at the adolescent age when they are just hitting puberty. This show can be watched by viewers of the same age as Andrew and Nick. The adults, especially the parents, can watch to understand the adolescents’ life from the child’s perspective; simultaneously, this show can be hilariously relatable for the parents.

This is one of the positive lgbt cartoons on Netflix. The show’s main attraction is the “Hormone Monster,” who acts as a guardian for Andrew and Nick when they are newly dealing with changing bodies, desires, crushes, girlfriends, etc.; the quirky voice acting in this show adds to the hilarious flavor of the show. This show can be a sex-ed teacher.

Votes - 73K

02Love, Death, and Robots

Name of the cartoon - Love, Death, and Robots (2019-)

Rating - 8.5/10

Stars - 8.5

Summary of the stories

This show is an experimental adult animation. It is an anthology series between love-death-robots. One of the most essential features of this show is its animation style, varying from 3D animation to stop animation. The show is mainly based on three robots wandering about in an abandoned city after an apocalyptic situation simultaneously; there is a small group of creatures slowly growing up in a fridge.

There are also farmers fighting for their land who do not want to give their land to a giant insect-like creature. Different series stories hit other groups of viewers, but every episode is equally engaging and can leave you thinking about this series. This is another original Netflix Cartoon Series. This show has gained massive popularity throughout the globe.

Votes - 133K

03Pokémon

Name of the cartoon - Pokémon (1997-)

Rating - 7.5/10

Stars - 7.5

Summary of the stories

You might be very familiar with the theme song. Pokémon remains to be one of the most engaging shows globally. It has been more than twenty years, yet the show comes up with new adventures for the main character Ash Ketchum. The cute Pokémon and ash’s friend Pikachu is a heartthrob for all the viewers. Here is an opportunity to revisit your childhood and once again join the adventure of collecting Pokémon with ash and fighting against their famous enemies, Jessie and James.

Votes - 42K

04Death Note

Name of the cartoon - Death Note (2006-2007)

Rating - 9.0/10

Stars - 9

Summary of the stories

“Death Note” is a show that is based on the Japanese manga created by Tsugumi Abha. The story revolves around a high school student who has the power to control anyone’s death, and detectives are searching for him to stop him from what he is doing. Every episode is equally well written and engaging, with appropriate climaxes and anti-climaxes.

Netflix has featured this outstanding show which is worth watching multiple times. This show opens a new sight for the viewer every time it is watched. This is one of the best cartoons on Netflix.

Votes - 297k

05Naruto

Name of the cartoon - Naruto (2002-2007)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“Naruto” is considered to be one of the seminal series with superb scripting, animation, and engaging storyline. Naruto is one of the most popular shows, with ten seasons aired over 20 years. This show became a worldwide sensation after the original manga series was published.

The protagonist of the series, Naruto, and how this character develops throughout twenty years make this show worth watching. You can revisit your childhood, watch this series, and avail yourself of all the complete seasons on Netflix.

Votes - 92K

06Inside Job

Name of the cartoon - Inside Job (2021-)

Rating - 7.7/10

Stars - 7.7

Summary of the stories

“Inside Job” is mainly a workplace comedy. The energy of the how keeps on escalating with each passing episode. The workplace is a Cognito workplace in the depths of the state, working on all kinds of conspiracy theories and biological experiments. When these conspiracy theories come out, they seem fake, but they are far more accurate than you can imagine.

The engaging voice acting, escalating storyline, and fantastic animation make this show worth watching. This show is available on Netflix, and I must say you will not regret watching this show. This show is hilarious and scary at the same time.

Votes - 14K

07BoJack Horseman

Name of the cartoon - BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)

Rating - 8.8/10

Stars - 8

Summary of the stories

“BoJack Horseman” is a hilarious show revolving around a famous sitcom’s career. This show has been nominated for Emmys. The show deals with personal trauma, personal responsibility in a way as nuanced as possible.

This show talks about dark topics like trauma, sexism hilariously has deep insights underlying the characters, dialogues. This show has hilarious punchlines or jokes about the Hollywood culture. This show deals with different nuances of life and can change your view on life. This show has hilarious throwbacks and instances, but at the same time, it has a saddening tone underneath caused by bruises in life.

Votes - 141K

08F is For Family

Name of the cartoon - F is For Family (2015-2021)

Rating - 8.0/10

Stars - 8.0

Summary of the stories

Bill Burr, in his show “F is For Family,” looks at childhood in an unfiltered way growing up in suburbia during the 1970s. The show has electric with quirky characters. This show revolves around the life of the Murphy family.

This show is hilariously scripted (sometimes exaggerated), but this show can be very relatable to anyone who watches. The daily life scenes in a sub-urban family are well portrayed in this series. There is outstanding animation and storytelling in this show that stands for the show in the crowd of several similar cartoons and yet makes it relatable for the viewers.

Votes - 36K

09Hilda

Name of the cartoon - Hilda (2018-)

Rating - 8.6/10

Stars - 8.6

Summary of the stories

“Hilda” is one of the cartoons in Netflix. The cartoon seems to be made only for kids, but the show has enough deep sights that can be equally engaging and entertaining for adults. The story revolves around a small girl who travels from her home in the wilderness to the city where it is so busy.

Throughout this Hilda, the little girl goes through several dangerous adventures. All her adventures and beautiful animation style make this show worth watching. This is one of the most popular Netflix cartoon shows.

Votes - 10K

10Dragon Prince

Name of the cartoon - The Dragon Prince (2018-)

Rating - 8.4/10

Stars - 8.4

Summary of the stories

“The Dragon Prince” is an outstanding original series. This show is one of the best Netflix cartoons. The story is set in a fantasy world where human beings and elves live in the same world. The show deals with black magic and the conflict between humans and the elves and dragons on the other side.

It has definitive action scenes. Another interesting aspect of the show is its overwhelming animations which also deal with a great part of physics and how everything is so well executed in this show makes it worth watching. This is also one of the Netflix original cartoons. This might seem a little childish, but this show has very thoughtful insights that keep the viewers engaging throughout the show.

Votes - 21K

Ending Thoughts

Not one intelligent has ever said that children’s cartoons can only be enjoyed by children. The people who make these are highly skilled. The storyline and the characters provide life lessons that even adults can do well to remember.

Even if not that it is still fun and games that only children do not have to enjoy. Happy Binging!

4 Things You Should Know About Pinterest GIF

4 Things You Should Know About Pinterest GIF

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Emojis formerly reigned supreme, but GIFs and memes have since supplanted them. When you add a GIF to a conversation, it becomes more exciting. GIFs are considerably better at communicating our feelings, and they deserve credit for that. Pinterest, like other social networking sites and chat apps, enables GIFs. Pinterest is a photo-sharing website where you can find home decor ideas, recipes, fashion inspiration, DIY projects, and more.

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images. But what if you like a GIF you found on Pinterest? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. This article will show how to download Pinterest GIFs to your computer and mobile device.

In this article

01 [Are There Gifs on Pinterest?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest](#Part 3)

Part 1 Are There Gifs on Pinterest?

You can submit GIF and animated GIF images from your computer or the Internet to Pinterest. Because the pictures on your board aren’t animated, you might conclude that animated GIFs don’t work on Pinterest. When you click on the photos and open them on their respective Web pages, they become animated. Because images posted from websites do not save on Pinterest’s servers, they are not animated. You can’t do anything if Pinterest doesn’t animate a GIF.

Part 2 How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images.

But what if you’re a Pinterest fan of a GIF? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. We’ll show you how to complete a Pinterest GIF video download to your computer and mobile device in this session.

Let’s get started.

01How to Download Pinterest Videos Using Mobile?

Here are simple steps to follow to achieve this:

Make use of the native download button

Step 1: Select GIF to download

Go to the selected GIF and click it.

Select GIF to download

Step 2: Download Image

Click the three-dot icon at the top from the menu and select Download image.

Download Image

Step 3: Notification

After the image gets saved, you will receive a notification at the bottom. The freshly downloaded GIF will appear in your gallery or camera roll when you open it.

Notification

02How to Download Pinterest Videos by Computer?

Follow these simple step guides to achieve this:

Step 1: Open selected GIF

On your computer, open the GIF you want to use.

Open selected GIF

Step 2: Select Download

Select Download image from the menu by clicking on the three-dot icon above the GIF.

Select download

Step 3: Alternative

If the download option isn’t available for any reason, you’ll have to rely on the company’s

website. To do so, click on the GIF’s link.

You’ll reach the GIF’s host site. Right-click on the GIF and choose to Save image as… from the menu that appears. Ensure that the extension is . GIF. In some circumstances, you will have the opportunity to download the video.

Part 3 How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest

Save a picture from the Web to your hard drive before pinning it; GIFs pinned from Web pages are not animated. Open the Web page with the image you want to pin, then right-click the image and opt “Save as” to save it to a folder on your computer. You can save pictures off the Web in all major Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Log in to Pinterest select “Upload a Pin” from the “+” menu. Select the animated GIF from your hard drive by clicking the “Choose Image” button. Click “Pin It” after selecting the board you wish to pin the image.

How to Upload a GIF to Pinterest

Now that you know how to download Pinterest GIFs, you may want to consider posting GIFs to Pinterest as well. Unfortunately, you cannot upload GIFs from mobile apps. To upload a GIF to your Pinterest account, you’ll need to utilize a computer.

If you have a GIF file on your computer, follow these instructions to add it.

Step 1: Log in to your Pinterest account

Log in to your Pinterest account, then go to the bottom of the page to the add icon. From the menu, choose to Create a Pin.

Log in

Step 2: Upload GIF

Drag and drop the GIF or upload it onto the pin creation screen from your computer.

Upload GIF

Step 3: Save GIF

When the GIF appears on the next screen, describe it and select a board for the pin. Finally, press the Save button.

Save GIF

To save a file with the.GIF extension, you’ll need to use a GIF Pinterest downloader software or an application usable both online and offline. Wondershare Filmora is the most popular programs for this work because of the following benefits: it is elementary to use, and anyone can handle who isn’t technically inclined.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor can convert Pinterest video to GIF from various video formats, including.wmv,.mp4,.mkv,.evo,.dat,.wav,.mpeg, and.avi, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

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The most important thing to know about Filmora video editing software is that it allows users to edit GIF files is one of the preferable programs for this task due to its advantages. It is elementary to use and is operational by any nontechnical person.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Now have learned how to easily download GIFs from Pinterest using Pinterest GIF downloader. By sincerely following the simple tips listed above, you can easily download video on GIF from Pinterest using any device on your mobile phone or your PC.

However, Wondershare Filmora is one app that can meet all your needs to create a unique Pinterest GIF. And to top is all it is easy to use for none professionals

Try It Free Try It Free

Emojis formerly reigned supreme, but GIFs and memes have since supplanted them. When you add a GIF to a conversation, it becomes more exciting. GIFs are considerably better at communicating our feelings, and they deserve credit for that. Pinterest, like other social networking sites and chat apps, enables GIFs. Pinterest is a photo-sharing website where you can find home decor ideas, recipes, fashion inspiration, DIY projects, and more.

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images. But what if you like a GIF you found on Pinterest? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. This article will show how to download Pinterest GIFs to your computer and mobile device.

In this article

01 [Are There Gifs on Pinterest?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest](#Part 3)

Part 1 Are There Gifs on Pinterest?

You can submit GIF and animated GIF images from your computer or the Internet to Pinterest. Because the pictures on your board aren’t animated, you might conclude that animated GIFs don’t work on Pinterest. When you click on the photos and open them on their respective Web pages, they become animated. Because images posted from websites do not save on Pinterest’s servers, they are not animated. You can’t do anything if Pinterest doesn’t animate a GIF.

Part 2 How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images.

But what if you’re a Pinterest fan of a GIF? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. We’ll show you how to complete a Pinterest GIF video download to your computer and mobile device in this session.

Let’s get started.

01How to Download Pinterest Videos Using Mobile?

Here are simple steps to follow to achieve this:

Make use of the native download button

Step 1: Select GIF to download

Go to the selected GIF and click it.

Select GIF to download

Step 2: Download Image

Click the three-dot icon at the top from the menu and select Download image.

Download Image

Step 3: Notification

After the image gets saved, you will receive a notification at the bottom. The freshly downloaded GIF will appear in your gallery or camera roll when you open it.

Notification

02How to Download Pinterest Videos by Computer?

Follow these simple step guides to achieve this:

Step 1: Open selected GIF

On your computer, open the GIF you want to use.

Open selected GIF

Step 2: Select Download

Select Download image from the menu by clicking on the three-dot icon above the GIF.

Select download

Step 3: Alternative

If the download option isn’t available for any reason, you’ll have to rely on the company’s

website. To do so, click on the GIF’s link.

You’ll reach the GIF’s host site. Right-click on the GIF and choose to Save image as… from the menu that appears. Ensure that the extension is . GIF. In some circumstances, you will have the opportunity to download the video.

Part 3 How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest

Save a picture from the Web to your hard drive before pinning it; GIFs pinned from Web pages are not animated. Open the Web page with the image you want to pin, then right-click the image and opt “Save as” to save it to a folder on your computer. You can save pictures off the Web in all major Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Log in to Pinterest select “Upload a Pin” from the “+” menu. Select the animated GIF from your hard drive by clicking the “Choose Image” button. Click “Pin It” after selecting the board you wish to pin the image.

How to Upload a GIF to Pinterest

Now that you know how to download Pinterest GIFs, you may want to consider posting GIFs to Pinterest as well. Unfortunately, you cannot upload GIFs from mobile apps. To upload a GIF to your Pinterest account, you’ll need to utilize a computer.

If you have a GIF file on your computer, follow these instructions to add it.

Step 1: Log in to your Pinterest account

Log in to your Pinterest account, then go to the bottom of the page to the add icon. From the menu, choose to Create a Pin.

Log in

Step 2: Upload GIF

Drag and drop the GIF or upload it onto the pin creation screen from your computer.

Upload GIF

Step 3: Save GIF

When the GIF appears on the next screen, describe it and select a board for the pin. Finally, press the Save button.

Save GIF

To save a file with the.GIF extension, you’ll need to use a GIF Pinterest downloader software or an application usable both online and offline. Wondershare Filmora is the most popular programs for this work because of the following benefits: it is elementary to use, and anyone can handle who isn’t technically inclined.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor can convert Pinterest video to GIF from various video formats, including.wmv,.mp4,.mkv,.evo,.dat,.wav,.mpeg, and.avi, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

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 >

filmora-video-editor

The most important thing to know about Filmora video editing software is that it allows users to edit GIF files is one of the preferable programs for this task due to its advantages. It is elementary to use and is operational by any nontechnical person.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Now have learned how to easily download GIFs from Pinterest using Pinterest GIF downloader. By sincerely following the simple tips listed above, you can easily download video on GIF from Pinterest using any device on your mobile phone or your PC.

However, Wondershare Filmora is one app that can meet all your needs to create a unique Pinterest GIF. And to top is all it is easy to use for none professionals

Try It Free Try It Free

Emojis formerly reigned supreme, but GIFs and memes have since supplanted them. When you add a GIF to a conversation, it becomes more exciting. GIFs are considerably better at communicating our feelings, and they deserve credit for that. Pinterest, like other social networking sites and chat apps, enables GIFs. Pinterest is a photo-sharing website where you can find home decor ideas, recipes, fashion inspiration, DIY projects, and more.

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images. But what if you like a GIF you found on Pinterest? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. This article will show how to download Pinterest GIFs to your computer and mobile device.

In this article

01 [Are There Gifs on Pinterest?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest](#Part 3)

Part 1 Are There Gifs on Pinterest?

You can submit GIF and animated GIF images from your computer or the Internet to Pinterest. Because the pictures on your board aren’t animated, you might conclude that animated GIFs don’t work on Pinterest. When you click on the photos and open them on their respective Web pages, they become animated. Because images posted from websites do not save on Pinterest’s servers, they are not animated. You can’t do anything if Pinterest doesn’t animate a GIF.

Part 2 How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images.

But what if you’re a Pinterest fan of a GIF? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. We’ll show you how to complete a Pinterest GIF video download to your computer and mobile device in this session.

Let’s get started.

01How to Download Pinterest Videos Using Mobile?

Here are simple steps to follow to achieve this:

Make use of the native download button

Step 1: Select GIF to download

Go to the selected GIF and click it.

Select GIF to download

Step 2: Download Image

Click the three-dot icon at the top from the menu and select Download image.

Download Image

Step 3: Notification

After the image gets saved, you will receive a notification at the bottom. The freshly downloaded GIF will appear in your gallery or camera roll when you open it.

Notification

02How to Download Pinterest Videos by Computer?

Follow these simple step guides to achieve this:

Step 1: Open selected GIF

On your computer, open the GIF you want to use.

Open selected GIF

Step 2: Select Download

Select Download image from the menu by clicking on the three-dot icon above the GIF.

Select download

Step 3: Alternative

If the download option isn’t available for any reason, you’ll have to rely on the company’s

website. To do so, click on the GIF’s link.

You’ll reach the GIF’s host site. Right-click on the GIF and choose to Save image as… from the menu that appears. Ensure that the extension is . GIF. In some circumstances, you will have the opportunity to download the video.

Part 3 How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest

Save a picture from the Web to your hard drive before pinning it; GIFs pinned from Web pages are not animated. Open the Web page with the image you want to pin, then right-click the image and opt “Save as” to save it to a folder on your computer. You can save pictures off the Web in all major Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Log in to Pinterest select “Upload a Pin” from the “+” menu. Select the animated GIF from your hard drive by clicking the “Choose Image” button. Click “Pin It” after selecting the board you wish to pin the image.

How to Upload a GIF to Pinterest

Now that you know how to download Pinterest GIFs, you may want to consider posting GIFs to Pinterest as well. Unfortunately, you cannot upload GIFs from mobile apps. To upload a GIF to your Pinterest account, you’ll need to utilize a computer.

If you have a GIF file on your computer, follow these instructions to add it.

Step 1: Log in to your Pinterest account

Log in to your Pinterest account, then go to the bottom of the page to the add icon. From the menu, choose to Create a Pin.

Log in

Step 2: Upload GIF

Drag and drop the GIF or upload it onto the pin creation screen from your computer.

Upload GIF

Step 3: Save GIF

When the GIF appears on the next screen, describe it and select a board for the pin. Finally, press the Save button.

Save GIF

To save a file with the.GIF extension, you’ll need to use a GIF Pinterest downloader software or an application usable both online and offline. Wondershare Filmora is the most popular programs for this work because of the following benefits: it is elementary to use, and anyone can handle who isn’t technically inclined.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor can convert Pinterest video to GIF from various video formats, including.wmv,.mp4,.mkv,.evo,.dat,.wav,.mpeg, and.avi, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

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 >

filmora-video-editor

The most important thing to know about Filmora video editing software is that it allows users to edit GIF files is one of the preferable programs for this task due to its advantages. It is elementary to use and is operational by any nontechnical person.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Now have learned how to easily download GIFs from Pinterest using Pinterest GIF downloader. By sincerely following the simple tips listed above, you can easily download video on GIF from Pinterest using any device on your mobile phone or your PC.

However, Wondershare Filmora is one app that can meet all your needs to create a unique Pinterest GIF. And to top is all it is easy to use for none professionals

Try It Free Try It Free

Emojis formerly reigned supreme, but GIFs and memes have since supplanted them. When you add a GIF to a conversation, it becomes more exciting. GIFs are considerably better at communicating our feelings, and they deserve credit for that. Pinterest, like other social networking sites and chat apps, enables GIFs. Pinterest is a photo-sharing website where you can find home decor ideas, recipes, fashion inspiration, DIY projects, and more.

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images. But what if you like a GIF you found on Pinterest? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. This article will show how to download Pinterest GIFs to your computer and mobile device.

In this article

01 [Are There Gifs on Pinterest?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest](#Part 3)

Part 1 Are There Gifs on Pinterest?

You can submit GIF and animated GIF images from your computer or the Internet to Pinterest. Because the pictures on your board aren’t animated, you might conclude that animated GIFs don’t work on Pinterest. When you click on the photos and open them on their respective Web pages, they become animated. Because images posted from websites do not save on Pinterest’s servers, they are not animated. You can’t do anything if Pinterest doesn’t animate a GIF.

Part 2 How to Get Pinterest GIF Downloader

Compared to a static image, adding a GIF to Pinterest conveys more information. You can make GIFs for your DIY projects or use them to display all sides of a cushion, which would typically require many images.

But what if you’re a Pinterest fan of a GIF? What’s the best way to get it? That is what we will demonstrate here. We’ll show you how to complete a Pinterest GIF video download to your computer and mobile device in this session.

Let’s get started.

01How to Download Pinterest Videos Using Mobile?

Here are simple steps to follow to achieve this:

Make use of the native download button

Step 1: Select GIF to download

Go to the selected GIF and click it.

Select GIF to download

Step 2: Download Image

Click the three-dot icon at the top from the menu and select Download image.

Download Image

Step 3: Notification

After the image gets saved, you will receive a notification at the bottom. The freshly downloaded GIF will appear in your gallery or camera roll when you open it.

Notification

02How to Download Pinterest Videos by Computer?

Follow these simple step guides to achieve this:

Step 1: Open selected GIF

On your computer, open the GIF you want to use.

Open selected GIF

Step 2: Select Download

Select Download image from the menu by clicking on the three-dot icon above the GIF.

Select download

Step 3: Alternative

If the download option isn’t available for any reason, you’ll have to rely on the company’s

website. To do so, click on the GIF’s link.

You’ll reach the GIF’s host site. Right-click on the GIF and choose to Save image as… from the menu that appears. Ensure that the extension is . GIF. In some circumstances, you will have the opportunity to download the video.

Part 3 How to Get an Animated GIF on Pinterest

Save a picture from the Web to your hard drive before pinning it; GIFs pinned from Web pages are not animated. Open the Web page with the image you want to pin, then right-click the image and opt “Save as” to save it to a folder on your computer. You can save pictures off the Web in all major Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. Log in to Pinterest select “Upload a Pin” from the “+” menu. Select the animated GIF from your hard drive by clicking the “Choose Image” button. Click “Pin It” after selecting the board you wish to pin the image.

How to Upload a GIF to Pinterest

Now that you know how to download Pinterest GIFs, you may want to consider posting GIFs to Pinterest as well. Unfortunately, you cannot upload GIFs from mobile apps. To upload a GIF to your Pinterest account, you’ll need to utilize a computer.

If you have a GIF file on your computer, follow these instructions to add it.

Step 1: Log in to your Pinterest account

Log in to your Pinterest account, then go to the bottom of the page to the add icon. From the menu, choose to Create a Pin.

Log in

Step 2: Upload GIF

Drag and drop the GIF or upload it onto the pin creation screen from your computer.

Upload GIF

Step 3: Save GIF

When the GIF appears on the next screen, describe it and select a board for the pin. Finally, press the Save button.

Save GIF

To save a file with the.GIF extension, you’ll need to use a GIF Pinterest downloader software or an application usable both online and offline. Wondershare Filmora is the most popular programs for this work because of the following benefits: it is elementary to use, and anyone can handle who isn’t technically inclined.

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor can convert Pinterest video to GIF from various video formats, including.wmv,.mp4,.mkv,.evo,.dat,.wav,.mpeg, and.avi, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

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 >

filmora-video-editor

The most important thing to know about Filmora video editing software is that it allows users to edit GIF files is one of the preferable programs for this task due to its advantages. It is elementary to use and is operational by any nontechnical person.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Now have learned how to easily download GIFs from Pinterest using Pinterest GIF downloader. By sincerely following the simple tips listed above, you can easily download video on GIF from Pinterest using any device on your mobile phone or your PC.

However, Wondershare Filmora is one app that can meet all your needs to create a unique Pinterest GIF. And to top is all it is easy to use for none professionals

Create Animated Video on Canva

Canva is a simple way—without any graphic design experience—to make professional graphics for social media, newsletters, presentations, business cards, gift certificates, brochures, and more. Flexible design templates offer the ideal layout for your target destination, letting you aim over the design, not the file formatting or the size.

So, can you make an animated video on Canva?

Yes, because Canva lives on the cloud, you can access your graphics from anywhere you can get online while using Canva on the cloud. Learn how you can play, get up, and run with Canva in this short, fun tutorial guide. We’ll discuss adding and editing images, using inbuilt design templates, and working with typography to build your next project with Canva.

In the subsequent sections, we shall learn more about Canva animated videos and how to create one easily on your PC.

In this article

01 [Create an animated video with a Canva template](#Part 1)

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

select video template canva

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

edit canva template

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

modify canva template

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

canva elements

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

add text canva

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

add audio canva

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

select blank template

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

canva uploads

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

canva uploaded video”

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

select video template canva

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

edit canva template

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

modify canva template

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

canva elements

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

add text canva

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

add audio canva

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

select blank template

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

canva uploads

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

canva uploaded video”

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

select video template canva

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

edit canva template

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

modify canva template

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

canva elements

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

add text canva

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

add audio canva

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

select blank template

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

canva uploads

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

canva uploaded video”

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

02 [Create Canva animated video with your video](#Part 2)

Part 1 Create an animated video with a Canva template

In this section, we’ll explore how to make animated video on Canva, which applies to both the free and pro account of Canva. However, the steps given below got created from Canva’s free account. We suppose that you’ve already created an account on Canva and logged into the platform. So, further steps will proceed as follows:

Go to the Video tab given in the top front panel of Canva and choose any template of your desire. Let’s say we’ve selected the very first template, 1920 × 1080 pixels. There are lots of options provided by Canva from where you can choose your favorites. You can also create a template with a custom size.

select video template canva

After you enter the editing panel, you have the choice of different templates on the left-hand panel. You can search for a template of your choice among them and can create other pages, as shown below. To preview the templates, you can click the Play button with mentioned time duration on the top right corner of the editing screen.

edit canva template

Now, it’s time to add creativity and explore more editing elements within the Canva. You can modify the entire template given and add something of your own.

modify canva template

Now, you can explore various editing Elements given on the left-hand panel, as shown below. There are multiple options available here as well.

canva elements

You can add some text within the Canva template, and you can search from the left-hand panel. Given above are various options by which you can bold, italicize, and underline the text.

add text canva

Now, let’s add some music to the video. So, go to the Audio tab and select any one of the options among them. There are different choices for you to explore here as well.

add audio canva

After you’re done, you can hit the Preview Play button on the top and see your project, as shown below.

It’s all done, and you can proceed with the next section.

Part 2 Create Canva animated video with your video

We’ll discuss how to create an animated video by uploading our video in Canva without using any template in this section. After logging in to the Canva account credentials, select the Video tab and choose the different templates offered.

We’ve selected a blank template for the purpose as follows.

select blank template

Now, you need to head directly towards the Uploads tab and upload your video created over here.

canva uploads

By now, you have most probably got over with uploading your media. Click the uploaded video, and it will automatically enter within the editing panel of Canva, as shown below.

canva uploaded video”

You’re all done now, and it’s all finished! Even though template usage is quite simple, it’s pretty straightforward when you don’t use any ready-made template. However, you can still beautify this simple video with different elements like text, music, etc.

Animation style videos influence people of all ages to whatever generation, or the kind you belong to will be one of them for sure.

Animated ones provoke diverse impacts instead of ordinary videos on the audience utilizing illustration, kinesthetic, etc. But the fact is, due to technological advancements and overexposure to social media sites, we have forgotten its significance.

Want to know some other most accessible software tools that can bring out the artist in you? Here is an alternative that is all you need.

Are you surprised to find that you can go with various animation styles to boost your business or bring out your talents? But are you confused about how to revamp your story and effectively film it? Why should you worry when the best animation maker and Canva’s alternative Wondershare Filmora is here exclusively for you to create fantastic animation videos that could stand out of the box?

Conclusion

Do you aspire to paint with bright colors to videos or want to become an animator? Then, choose animation styles that you most enjoy, find attractive today, start working on them, or create Canva animated videos as the tutorial indicates above. Lastly, don’t forget to give Filmora a chance to upscale your creation and give your animation style a life!

Also read:

  • Title: New How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video, In 2024
  • Author: Elon
  • Created at : 2024-05-19 03:05:38
  • Updated at : 2024-05-20 03:05:38
  • Link: https://animation-videos.techidaily.com/new-how-to-make-an-animated-travel-map-video-in-2024/
  • License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
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