VideoScribe

VideoScribe is drag-and-drop software for making whiteboard-style animated videos. It is made by Sparkol, whose stated aim is to let people create engaging content whatever their technical ability or design background. The hand-drawn effect is the product's signature look.

What VideoScribe offers

• Animated video maker — scenes, a timeline and camera pan and zoom control how a video unfolds.
• Image library — millions of hand-drawn images, plus AI image generation.
• AI scripting — pasted documents or talking points can be turned into a structured script.
• Voiceovers — AI narration and audio editing.
• Templates — starting points for explainers, lessons, promotional clips and infographics.

Who it works with

Learning and development, human resources and marketing teams, as well as teachers, bloggers and illustrators. Sparkol says it is used in over 160 countries.

Key facts

• Maker: Sparkol
• Projects: stay editable so videos can be updated later