What a sketch video is
A sketch video shows each idea as a quick drawing that forms on screen while a narrator explains it. Unlike slides, nothing appears all at once; unlike full animation, there's nothing to distract from the point.
Three ways to make one
| Start from | Best when |
|---|---|
| An idea | You know the topic but haven't written anything |
| Your script | The exact words matter |
| A PDF, Word file or link | The content already exists |
From idea to sketch video
- Enter the idea or upload. Add the audience and length if you know them.
- Review the scenes. One or two sentences each.
- Choose voice and shape. 15 languages; 16:9 or 9:16.
- Generate and download. MP4, ready to publish.
Sketch videos that work
- Explainers for products and services
- Lessons and revision videos
- Training modules
- Faceless YouTube explainers
- Vertical social posts
Price
You can start free: every account gets one AI-made video, plus five free Studio videos every day where you write the scenes and choose the pictures (720p, small watermark, kept for seven days). Paid plans start at $19.99 a month, and one credit makes one minute of finished video.
Sketch video vs. slideshow video
| Sketch video | Slideshow video | |
|---|---|---|
| How visuals appear | Drawn on screen while explained | Full slide appears at once |
| Viewer attention | Follows the line being drawn | Scans the whole slide, often ahead of the narrator |
| Text on screen | Little — the drawing carries it | Usually a lot |
| Feel | Personal, explanatory | Formal, presentation-like |
Planning a sketch video in ten minutes
- Write the takeaway. One sentence the viewer should remember.
- List 5–8 points. Each will become a scene.
- Make each point visual. Rewrite abstract points as something you could sketch.
- Add a hook and a close. A question up front, a recap at the end.
- Hand it to Sketchvo. Paste the points, or let it write the script from them.
Sketch video examples by industry
| Industry | Video |
|---|---|
| Finance | How compound interest grows savings |
| Healthcare | What to expect before a procedure |
| Software | How a feature saves a step |
| Education | The causes of the First World War |
| Retail | How to choose the right size |
| Nonprofit | Where a donation goes |
Keeping a series consistent
If you're making several sketch videos — a course, a help library, a weekly series — keep the voice, format and structure the same in each. Viewers recognise the pattern, and the series feels produced rather than assembled.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sketch video maker?
A tool that creates videos where each scene is sketched on screen while a voice explains.
Can I make sketch videos without drawing?
Yes; Sketchvo generates and sketches every scene.
What formats can I export?
MP4 in 16:9 or 9:16, up to 1080p.
How long can a sketch video be?
Up to 10 minutes on larger plans.
Is there a free plan?
Yes: one AI-made video and five free Studio videos a day.
Can I add my logo?
Add your logo or end card in any video editor after downloading; the MP4 works with all of them.