Every hand-drawn style

Pick a look and every scene follows it, from a messy whiteboard to a sumi-e wash. Or upload your own reference.

Short answer: explain.ink draws every scene of a video in one style you pick, from a whiteboard marker to a sumi-e ink wash. There are 18 of them, each shown here with a sample. The look is a setting, so the choice applies to the whole video and holds across every video you make.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I change the style after the video is made?

Yes. Pick a different style and the video is redrawn in it. The script and the narration stay as they were, so only the look changes.

Does every scene use the same style?

Yes, that is the point of choosing one. The style is a setting applied to the whole video, so scene twelve matches scene one and a series of videos looks like a series.

Which style should I pick for a technical subject?

Blueprint and minimal read as precise and technical. Notebook suits worked examples and maths. Whiteboard and chalkboard are the neutral defaults that fit almost any subject.

Can I use my own drawing style as a reference?

You can upload your own reference and have the video drawn to match it, which is what people do when the look has to fit an existing brand.

Do the styles change how long a video takes?

No. The style affects how each scene is drawn, not how much there is to say, so length follows the script rather than the look you picked.