Sketch to Video AI makes a 5- or 10-second MP4 from one drawing; its prompt asks for motion without redesigning your lines or colors, but fidelity varies. Eligible signup credits are 5, below one full video. Generation starts at 11 credits (about $0.30 on Studio monthly), with 480p–1080p options by model; $5.00 buys 24 credits. A purchase enables clean downloads.
How sketch to AI video works
To animate a sketch, upload one clean drawing, pick a motion preset or describe a small action, then select the video length and quality. The drawing goes directly to the video model with your directions; there is no separate image-redrawing step. Watch the full result before deciding whether it is suitable for your project.
- 1. Add a readable drawingExport your digital sketch or photograph it in even light. Keep the entire subject visible and start with one drawing rather than a sheet of separate panels.
- 2. Choose motion and qualityGentle motion requests a small subject movement; Camera move requests a slow push. Custom requires your own direction and accepts an optional style image. Check the model, length, shape and credit quote.
- 3. Generate, review and downloadConfirm permission and sign in, then generate. Review the lines, face, movement and sound in Creations before downloading the MP4. A new completed variation uses credits again.
Sketch animation examples
These short drawing animations show three different visual subjects: a moonlit river, a pencil rabbit and a cartoon shark. Watch the movement and changes in the lines, rather than judging only a still frame. The examples are silent; the generator requests new ambience, and your output’s style, motion and sound depend on the drawing and model.
Moonlit river illustration
8.04 seconds, 16:9, silent. A boat moves past a drawn riverside cottage under a full moon.
8.04 seconds, 16:9, silent. A boat moves past a drawn riverside cottage under a full moon.
Can I use sketch to video AI for free?
Sketch to Video AI requires paid credits for a complete generation; watching examples and selecting settings are free. Eligible signup credits are 5, below one full video. A basic five-second video costs 11 credits, about $0.30 using Studio monthly credits. From zero balance, the smallest covering purchase is $5.00 for 24 credits. Downloading a finished MP4 has no separate fee; regenerating a different result is another charged attempt.
Is sketch to video AI an online app?
Sketch to video AI runs in a phone or desktop browser here, so you do not need to install an app. On a phone, photograph the page straight on in even light, crop distracting edges and upload a JPG, PNG or WebP. Sign in to generate and save the finished MP4 from the result panel or Creations.
How can I animate a sketch without changing its style?
To animate a sketch with less reinterpretation, start with a clear drawing and request a short, simple action. This tool’s prompt asks for the original linework, texture, colors and proportions, while avoiding a photorealistic redesign. Those are model instructions, not a fidelity guarantee. Choose Custom to describe exactly what should move and review the entire clip for drift.
Sketch to video AI pricing & credits
Sketch to Video AI starts at 11 credits for five seconds (about $0.30) or 18 credits for ten seconds (about $0.50), using the Studio monthly rate. From zero, the $5.00 Trial pack contains 24 credits. It covers two basic five-second clips or one ten-second clip; larger settings need more credits. All motion presets share these prices.
| Signup allowance | Eligible signup credits are 5, below one full video. |
|---|---|
| Smallest covering purchase | $5.00 Trial pack · 24 credits · 2 basic 5-second clips or 1 10-second clip |
| Watermarks | Before a completed purchase, eligible free-credit videos receive the moving site mark. A pack or plan purchase enables clean downloads; no separate export fee. |
| Model | Resolution | Length | Credits | Studio equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p | 5 s | 11 | $0.30 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 720p | 5 s | 19 | $0.53 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p | 10 s | 18 | $0.50 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 720p | 10 s | 37 | $1.03 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p | 5 s | 19 | $0.53 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 720p | 5 s | 40 | $1.11 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p | 10 s | 37 | $1.03 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 720p | 10 s | 79 | $2.19 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 480p | 5 s | 31 | $0.86 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 720p | 5 s | 65 | $1.80 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 1080p | 5 s | 161 | $4.46 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 480p | 10 s | 61 | $1.69 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 720p | 10 s | 129 | $3.58 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 1080p | 10 s | 321 | $8.90 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p | 5 s | 45 | $1.25 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 720p | 5 s | 99 | $2.74 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 1080p | 5 s | 242 | $6.71 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p | 10 s | 88 | $2.44 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 720p | 10 s | 196 | $5.43 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 1080p | 10 s | 484 | $13.42 |
| MiniMax H3 | 768P | 5 s | 27 | $0.75 |
| MiniMax H3 | 768P | 10 s | 53 | $1.47 |
Dollar amounts allocate Studio monthly’s $49.90 for 1,800 credits; they are not standalone cash prices. A higher resolution or longer clip costs more. The prompt requests ambience, but exact sounds and drawing fidelity vary. Failed or rejected upstream generations return reserved credits; a completed result you dislike is still charged.
View credit packsWhat sketch animation cannot guarantee
Sketch to Video AI cannot guarantee identical linework, readable small lettering, exact character proportions or a perfect loop. It makes one shot from one main drawing, not a stitched storyboard, layered project or precisely lip-synced speaking character. The prompt requests the original style and scene-appropriate ambience; check every result. Complex overlapping figures and very faint lines may need a simpler input.
Sketch to video AI FAQ
This AI sketch to video generator is for a single uploaded drawing and a short motion request. These answers cover upload formats, text-only requests, storyboards and commercial use. Your input should already contain the subject you want to animate; prepare it before starting a billed generation and review the finished file before sharing.
Which sketch formats can I upload?
Upload JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB, at least 300 pixels on each side. Export SVG, PDF or a layered drawing as an image first. The tool accepts one main drawing and, in Custom, one optional style reference.
Can I use text to sketch video AI without a drawing?
This page requires an uploaded drawing. Text in Custom directs its motion; it does not create an initial sketch. For an original video from words alone, use the main video generator.
Can I turn several storyboard panels into one video?
This page does not assemble multiple panels or batches. Export one panel at a time, generate a separate short shot for each and join the downloaded clips in an editor. Character consistency between separate generations is not guaranteed.
Can I use my sketch animation commercially?
A paid pack or plan includes the site’s commercial-use eligibility, but you must have permission for the drawing, depicted people and other material you upload. Check the output before publishing; buying credits does not grant rights to someone else’s artwork, character or music.