This guide shows you how to make an animated whiteboard video in VideoScribe, from first script to finished export, with no filming or drawing skills needed.
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Sign in to our whiteboard animation software and Create new, or pick a template from the library to edit. Set your aspect ratio to match where the video will go: 16:9 for a website or YouTube, 1:1 for a feed post, 9:16 for Stories or TikTok. Getting this right now saves reformatting later.
A whiteboard video lives or dies on its script, so start here. Write your own if you already know the message, or give the AI script generator a topic or a few bullet points and let it draft a first version for you to shape. Either way, keep it tight: one clear idea, written the way you'd say it out loud, since the narration sets the pace for everything you draw.
Now bring the script onto the canvas. Drag in images from the library, upload your own logos and assets, or generate an image from a prompt when you can't find the right one. Add short bursts of text for the points that need to land as words. Aim for one idea per scene rather than a crowded frame, so each drawing has room to make its point.
Break the video into scenes, roughly one per beat of the script, so the story moves in clear steps. Choose how each element arrives (draw, fade, pulse and so on) and use camera moves to zoom into a detail or pull back to show the whole picture. This is the stage where a flat set of images turns into something that guides the eye.
Sound is what ties it together. Record a voice-over straight into VideoScribe, or use the AI voice-over if you'd rather not record, then lay in music or sound effects to set the tone. Use the timeline to line each drawing up with the moment the narration mentions it, since that's what makes the format work.
Preview the whole thing and watch the pacing: if a scene drags or feels rushed, adjust it on the timeline. Share a review link to gather feedback before you commit. When it's ready, export in HD, or grab the exact format you need for social, a website or a presentation.
VideoScribe is the whiteboard animation software behind this guide - a drag-and-drop tool for making animated videos in your browser or on desktop. See everything it does on the whiteboard animation hub.
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Access millions of royalty-free, customizable images, illustrations, icons, and characters to bring your videos to life. Use our AI image generator to create unique visuals in seconds, or explore a vast collection of animated assets and backdrops. Want something personal? Simply upload your own images, GIFs, and fonts for a truly custom look.
Plus hundreds of quick-start video templates.
Say goodbye to creative blocks with VideoScribe’s AI script generation. Simply share your topic, and our AI instantly crafts a tailored video script to get you started. Perfect for explainer videos, marketing content, or training materials, this powerful feature saves you time and effort, helping you create engaging, on-point videos in minutes.
Draw, pulse, spin, shake, bounce, and fade. It's an animation bonanza at VideoScribe. If you select the draw animation style, you can choose from our diverse drawing hands to suit every project and audience.
Add camera positions to guide the viewer’s gaze throughout your video. Zoom in and out to emphasize elements and pan across the canvas to take your viewers on a visual journey.
Use scenes to structure your narrative and break up your video into digestible chunks. While visual and audio elements can be easily synced with the advanced timeline.
Use the AI voice-over generator to instantly turn your script into natural-sounding narration, or record your own voice and sound effects directly in VideoScribe. You can also upload your own music, or choose tracks from our royalty-free music collection—whether you need ambient vibes, lively jazz, epic orchestral sounds, or upbeat rock, we’ve got it all.
Enjoy our square, landscape and portrait video sizes, perfect for creating videos for every social media channel; from LinkedIn to TikTok we’ve got you covered.
Export your video in 1080p as an MP4 or as a GIF. Or grab a live preview link of your draft video to collaborate with others and gather feedback on your work.
