Animaker Inc. is a DIY video animation software.[2][3][4] The software is cloud-based, and was launched in 2014.[5][6] It allows users to create animated videos using pre-built characters and templates. In 2017, Animaker became the first tool to launch an animated vertical video creator.[7] The name "Animaker" is a portmanteau of
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Video animation |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | RS Raghavan |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | RS Raghavan (CEO) |
| Services | SaaS video animation software |
| Website | www |
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| Operating system | iOS 11+ | ||
| Website | www |
Background
Animaker is a cloud-based video and animation software first launched in an open beta version in 2014.
In February 2015, the software was officially launched based on a freemium model that allowed users a free account option.[8]
The software provides online tools to create and edit video animation. The software was developed by Animaker Inc., a video based SaaS company founded by RS Raghavan.[9][10]
Animaker is built on HTML5 and helps users create animated videos that can be exported to Facebook, YouTube or downloaded as an MP4 file.
Products
- Picmaker: DIY graphic designing tool especially made for creating YouTube thumbnails and channel art.
- Animaker Class: DIY video maker for students to create animated videos and posters.[11]
- Animaker iOS app: Animaker is a video making and editing animation app offering personalized animated character creation and video integration. The mobile app supports most features of the main app with an easy-to-use interface for quick video creation. [12][13]