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Make animated videos people want to watch

Create funny stories, social posts, commentary, explainers, and character-driven videos without learning animation. Write or import your idea, add characters or images, choose a voice, and let Splainin handle the timing, pacing, and animation.

Over 90 animated talking characters, built-in voices, AI tools, and social-ready layouts

Make something funny, useful, personal, or completely your own. Start simple, then use Splainin's professional scene, camera, narration, translation, and export tools whenever you need them.

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Meet the Characters

Bring your stories to life with talking characters!

Write a joke, story, reaction, conversation, or explanation, choose a voice, and let a ready-made character perform it with smooth animation.

Over 90 animated talking characters included, with more added regularly. Type your text, pick a voice, and watch smooth character animation stay in sync with the narration.

Fully synchronized with free built-in TTS or your own voice API keys

Create Recurring Personalities—or Build Your Own

Choose from the ready-to-use roster for comedy, storytelling, commentary, reactions, trivia, or narration. You can also import your own artwork to create custom, reusable characters with their own voices and personalities.

New Feature

Turn any web page into a video

One new workflow in Splainin's broader explainer toolkit: start from a URL, then edit the scenes, visuals, narration, timing, and animation.

✅ Free download
💻 Windows desktop app
🔒 Download once, own forever
🔄 1 year of free updates
⚡ Export in minutes
From script to finished explanation

One workspace for the whole explainer workflow.

Capture or import your material, organize it into scenes, sync the visuals to narration, and deliver it in the format your audience needs.

Project-Building Prompt Generator for AI

From prompt to full project outline in seconds. Use Splainin’s guided prompt generator to format structured prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok. Copy the prompt into your AI tool of choice, then paste the response back into Splainin to instantly generate complete project outlines with visual placeholders, scene annotations, and timed narration scripts.

Splainin AI Project Builder generating a structured project outline
Building an explainer project in Splainin
Generate your visuals

Create AI images without leaving your project.

Connect your own Gemini or OpenAI API key, select one or more annotated image placeholders, and generate, review, and import the results inside Splainin. You can also turn a generated collage into reusable assets with the Image Splitter.

Arranging visual scenes on the Splainin canvas
Explain visually

Turn static material into a guided story.

Reveal images with natural drawing effects, annotate the important details, and move through scenes with camera pans and zooms. The canvas stays flexible when the explanation changes.

Synchronizing narration and visuals in Splainin
Narrate, translate, and synchronize

Turn one project into dozens of language versions.

Generate AI narration, then translate the project's on-screen text and narration into other languages. Splainin keeps each version inside the same project and recalculates its timing and pacing automatically.

A completed project open in the Splainin desktop app
Present and deliver

Use one project in more than one way.

Export video, GIF, still images, or PDF from the same project, then reuse that structure for live delivery or unattended display without rebuilding your scenes.

  • Live Interactive Presentations: Present directly from the app with real-time canvas control, smooth camera pans, and instant scene jumping.
  • Hands-Free Kiosk Mode: Lock the app into full-screen, unattended loop playback ideal for trade show booths, museum exhibits, and lobby displays.
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Real Workflows & Output Samples

See Splainin in Action

From raw assets to finished export—a quick look at how an explainer project comes together.

Complete production example

Watch a full project output sample from Splainin, then review the companion screenshots below from the same workflow.

Source material being turned into an explainer

1) Source and import

Import screenshots, captured media, and generated assets into one local project workspace.

Scenes arranged in the Splainin workspace

2) Scene and explain

Arrange scenes, reveals, and annotations to make each idea readable. Splainin automatically moves the camera between scenes, while giving you control to fine-tune the framing or create custom moves.

Narration synchronized with visual elements

3) Narrate and deliver

Visuals sync to your narration automatically. Export your final video or deliver a live presentation directly from one project.

Who it's for

Made for educators, creators, businesses, studios, and learners who have something to say

Whether you're teaching a class, pitching a product, explaining a concept, or delivering client work — Splainin was designed for you.

Educators

Plan lesson videos and classroom explainers that are easier to follow than slides and easier to revisit than live demos.

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Social Creators

Create entertaining character videos, personal stories, commentary, trivia, and explainers without needing animation training or a production team.

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Small Businesses

Use one commercial overview as a flexible digital promotional asset for your homepage, sales follow-up, launch campaigns, and social channels.

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Freelance Studios

Deliver broadcast-quality explainers, launch overviews, and brand reels in hours instead of weeks, while keeping the process manageable for one person or a small team.

Learn more about Freelance Studios →
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Equipping a department, campus, or district?

Organization licensing supports deployments beyond 10 devices, including purchase orders, W-9 vendor setup, and MSI or silent installation.

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For Poets & Spoken Word

Turn your words into animated stories

See a spoken-word piece translated into motion, pacing, and scene-by-scene visual storytelling.

EXAMPLE OUTPUT

Watch a finished video example

A complete output sample demonstrating the final animation, narration sync, and scene pacing.

Capabilities

What Splainin does

Core capabilities, licensing specs, and platform verification for creators, partners, and evaluators

Windows desktop app

Runs as local desktop software for Windows 10/11 without requiring browser-only editing.

Local-first project storage

Projects, screenshots, and assets remain on-device unless you explicitly use optional cloud-connected services.

Export and layout coverage

Supports MP4, WebM, GIF, still image, PDF, live presentation, and hands-free Kiosk mode. Each project can be arranged and exported in multiple layouts, including 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 21:9, 4:5, and custom ratios.

Narration options

Use recorded voice or AI narration attached at the item, scene, or full-project level. Splainin supports free Microsoft AI voices plus third-party providers such as ElevenLabs, and we can review additional provider requests.

License model

Perpetual software licenses are available. Paid licenses include 12 months of included updates from purchase. Renewal after that is optional, and your latest eligible version remains yours for life. The app itself does not require a monthly subscription.

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How it works

Create a quick 30-second explainer in under 10 minutes-or master the entire toolset in a single afternoon.

No steep learning curve. Splainin completely bypasses the traditional, painful multi-track timeline editor, giving you full control over your pacing without ever touching a keyframe.

Plot your canvas in Splainin with scene layout and assets
1

Build Your Scene

Select a template or start from scratch. Drag and drop your own images, SVGs, props, or text onto the canvas. Arrange your story exactly how you want it told.

Choose your animation style with draw and transition effects
2

Add Narration

Record your own narration or type text for an AI voiceover for each individual item.

Preview in real-time and export video settings in Splainin
3

Automation Takes Over

Splainin instantly calculates the length of the audio and dynamically paces the pen-drawn animations to match your voice—no timeline editing required.

Comparison

What is the difference between Splainin Free and Licensed?

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
One download installs Splainin and the included Splainin Capture app.

Feature Free Licensed
All core tools unlocked ✓ ✓
Unlimited projects ✓ ✓
Unlimited scenes ✓ ✓
Unlimited exports ✓ ✓
No recording time limits — ✓
MP4 export — ✓
WebM export ✓ ✓
WebM export (no watermark) — ✓
No watermark on live presentations — ✓
Built-in TTS voices (no setup required) ✓ Included ✓ Included
Built-in talking-character Splaininers ✓ 4 included ✓ 22 included
In-app AI Assistant (User guide Q&A & project guidance) ✓ Included (15 daily queries) ✓ Included (15 daily queries)
Use third-party TTS plugins (BYOK) — Not available ✓ Use your own API keys (ElevenLabs, Azure, and more)
In-app AI image generation (BYOK) — Not available ✓ Gemini and OpenAI with your API keys
Multi-language layouts ✓ Manual ✓ Automatic with translation plugins
Automatic translation (BYOK) — Not available ✓ DeepL and Gemini with your API keys
Included premium plugins (examples: Annotation, Character Builder, Instant Messages Animation, Guitar Fretboard, and more) — ✓
Access to Marketplace plugins (sold separately, optional add-ons by Splainin or third-party creators) — ✓
Pricing

Choose the seat count that fits your work.

Every paid license unlocks the full Splainin feature set in the same Windows app. The difference between licenses is seat coverage.

Stop Spending 10 Hours Per Video

Traditional Animation:

  • 10-15 hours manual keyframing in After Effects
  • $180-$700/year recurring SaaS software fees

The Splainin Way:

  • Drop in narration -> Pen drawing automatically syncs
  • One-time purchase, own for life with zero subscriptions

Lifetime app license

One-time purchase for software access. Paid licenses include 12 months of included updates from purchase. Renewal after that is optional, and your latest eligible version remains yours for life. The app itself does not require a monthly subscription.

Standard License

Solo creators & individual projects

$29 one-time

Perpetual access for one device. Includes new app updates for 12 months from purchase.

1 device activation.

  • ✓ Full licensed feature set
  • ✓ Includes 70+ smoothly animated talking characters
  • ✓ Watermark-free MP4 + WebM exports
  • ✓ Premium plugins and AI voice support
  • ✓ 12 Months of Free App Updates
  • ✓ Your activated version is yours to keep for life
Get Standard License

Select Standard at checkout.

Most Popular

Creator Team License

Small teams & multi-device workflows

$59 one-time

Perpetual access across three devices. Includes new app updates for 12 months from purchase.

3 device activations.

  • ✓ Full licensed feature set
  • ✓ Includes 70+ smoothly animated talking characters
  • ✓ Watermark-free MP4 + WebM exports
  • ✓ Premium plugins and AI voice support
  • ✓ Priority email support response
  • ✓ Full commercial & client work rights
  • ✓ 12 Months of Free App Updates
  • ✓ Ideal for creators working across multiple machines
Get Creator Team License

Select Creator Team at checkout.

Creator Pro License

Departments, labs, & small studios

$149 10 Seat / Device Licenses (~$15/seat)

Broad coverage for growing teams.

  • ✓ Single master license key for up to 10 devices
  • ✓ Includes 70+ smoothly animated talking characters
  • ✓ Royalty-free commercial export for client work
  • ✓ Priority email & setup support
  • ✓ Great for shared departments and labs
Get Creator Pro License

Choose Creator Pro at checkout.

Need broader coverage? (10+ seats)

For corporate rollouts, school districts, campus departments, and larger internal teams that need deployment help or broader activation coverage.

  • MSI / Silent Deployment Ready
  • Domain-Wide Activation Available
  • Purchase Orders & W-9 Setup Welcomed
Request Org Licensing

🌟 The Software That Pays for Itself Splainin keeps production local, fast, and friction-free — no agencies, no delays, and no monthly subscription fees.

Platform Verification & Release Info

Direct links to release notes, licensing terms, and partner support.

This section is intended for analysts, partners, and reviewers who need fast clarity on fit, claims, and verification points.

Splainin is a Windows desktop explainer platform designed for educators, creators, and production teams that need local project control, fast scene-based authoring, and multi-format output without mandatory recurring software fees.

For direct review requests, deployment questions, or organization licensing details, use the organization form or contact [email protected].

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FAQ

Common questions

Can I try Splainin before buying? ▼
Yes. The free version is not time-limited, so you can build and test a complete workflow before upgrading. Paid licenses remove export restrictions and unlock the licensed feature set.
Is the paid license a subscription? ▼
No. A paid Splainin license is perpetual. The app itself does not require a monthly subscription. Paid licenses include 12 months of included updates from purchase. Renewal after that is optional, and your latest eligible version remains yours for life.
What stays on my computer? ▼
Your project files, images, screenshots, annotations, and other visual media stay on your computer. Internet access is used for license activation, plugin downloads, web asset browsing, and optional cloud narration or transcription services.
What does Splainin export? ▼
Splainin exports MP4 and WebM video, animated GIFs, still images, and PDF. You can configure horizontal, vertical, square, and custom aspect ratios for different destinations.
Does Splainin support unattended display or Kiosk mode? ▼
Yes. Splainin includes a dedicated Kiosk mode that lets you loop presentations and explainers hands-free, making it ideal for trade show booths, museum exhibits, and interactive displays.
Can an organization license more than 10 devices? ▼
Yes. Custom organization licensing is available for departments, companies, campuses, and school districts that need broader deployment. Purchase orders, W-9 vendor setup, and MSI or silent installation are supported.

Your ideas deserve better than slides.

Our vision is a world where nobody has to sit through another confusing slide deck—where Splainin is simply how the world explains everything.

Join educators, creators, poets, small businesses, freelance studios, and learners who need professional explainer videos without agency delays or agency pricing.

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Start free, then choose an Individual & Team or Creator Pro option when you're ready to license the seats you need.