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Make a 2D animated explainer video with AI
Make a 2D animated explainer video from an idea, an outline or a script. Atlabs turns each point into flat, colourful scenes with the same characters and props in every video, with no animation skills and no editing timeline.
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Start from your own idea
Turn an idea, an outline or a script into 2D animation
Make a 2D animated explainer video from an idea, an outline or a script. Atlabs turns each point into flat, colourful scenes with the same characters and props in every video, with no animation skills and no editing timeline.
Rough Idea
A video idea in a line
Describe the video and who it is for. The AI writes a script, splits it into flat 2D scenes with your characters and builds the video, ready for you to review and edit.
A friendly 2D video showing how a habit-tracking app works, with a young woman setting her first morning goal.
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Your outline or key talking points
Paste bullet points, a landing page or a product brief. Atlabs keeps your wording, gives each point its own flat 2D scene and matches icons and props to the message.
Problem: habits are hard to keep. Solution: tiny daily goals. How it works: set, track, celebrate. Start free today.
Full Script
A scene-by-scene script
Have a script with scene headings and voiceover lines ready? Upload it as it is and Atlabs animates every scene in flat 2D without changing a single word.
SCENE 1. Maya stares at a crowded to-do list on her phone. VO: "Every goal starts small."
How It Works
From idea to finished 2D animated explainer in four steps
Paste your idea, outline, or script
Paste an idea, an outline or a finished script, and Atlabs breaks it into short scenes, each one built for flat 2D animation.
STEP 1
Choose a visual style & aspect ratio
Pick a flat 2D style from 50+ styles and choose the mood and colours, in 16:9 for your website, 9:16 for reels or 1:1 for your feed.
STEP 2
Lock characters, scenes, & props
Lock your main character, a recurring scene and key props like a phone or a logo, so they look identical in every 2D scene.
STEP 3
Generate, refine, and publish
Generate the 2D explainer, change any scene that needs it, then publish to your website, product page or social channels.
STEP 4
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Your characters, every scene
Keep the same 2D characters, scenes and props across every animated explainer you make
Character-led 2D works best when the cast never changes. Atlabs locks your characters, scenes and props, so the launch video, the how-to and the social cut all feel like one brand to your audience.
Character consistency
Create a character once and Atlabs keeps the same face, outfit, colours and style in every scene and every video after it. Your 2D host becomes a familiar face that your audience knows well.
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Scene consistency
Lock a setting and it keeps the same layout, lighting and atmosphere each time it returns, so a location looks the same in every scene and in every video you make.
Object and prop consistency
Logos, icons and key objects look the same in every scene. Upload a photo of a product to lock it, so viewers always recognise exactly what you mean.
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Use Cases
2D animated explainer videos for products, lessons, onboarding and social channels
Product & SaaS Explainers
Explain how an app or service works with a flat 2D character walking through each feature, from sign-up to the very first result.
Educational Explainers
Teach a concept with simple 2D diagrams and a guide character, one idea per scene, for lessons, courses and training.
Marketing & Social Videos
Cut short vertical 2D clips for social channels and campaigns, with the same characters and colours your audience knows.
Visual Styles
20+ styles. One script. Endless creative directions.
The same explainer can become a clean 3D animation, a hand-drawn whiteboard, or a playful paper-cut sequence - just by changing the style. Pick the one that fits your topic or experiment freely.
You can also train your own custom style on Atlabs - every video you make matches your unique brand look.
Features
Everything you need to make 2D animated explainers
AI that reads your script like a director
Atlabs reads your script like a director would. It opens on a clear moment, gives the key idea its own shot and closes on a call to action, choosing framing, lighting and pace for every flat 2D scene without a storyboard.
THE DIRECTOR’S READ
Wide establishing shot
Warm, focused lighting
Slow push-in on the founder
Mood: quiet frustration
GENERATED SEQUENCE
01 · Establishing
02 · Founder, push-in
03 · The spreadsheet
Made For
Built for teams that explain with 2D animation
TUTORIALS
Watch how 2D animated explainers are made
Short guides that take an idea or a script all the way to a finished 2D animated explainer.
Why Atlabs
Atlabs vs. every other way to make animated explainer videos
What you need
Atlabs AI
Time from script to video
Minutes
Cost
From $19
Filming required
No ✓
Character consistency
Locked across all scenes ✓
Location consistency
Locked across all scenes ✓
Object consistency
Locked across all scenes ✓
Script format support
Idea, story, or script ✓
Scene-level editing
Full control ✓
What Creators Say
What teams say after making their 2D animated explainers
FAQ
Questions teams ask about making 2D animated explainers
How do I make a 2D animated explainer video?
Paste an idea, an outline or a script, choose a flat 2D style, lock your characters and props, then generate. Atlabs builds every scene with voice and music, ready to edit.
Do I need animation skills?
No. There is no timeline, rigging or keyframes. You describe the video, pick a style and lock your cast, and Atlabs animates every scene, which you can then edit one by one.
Can the same characters appear in every video?
Yes. Lock a character once and Atlabs keeps the same face, outfit and style in every scene and every new video, so a whole 2D series looks like it came from one team.
What is the difference between 2D and 3D?
2D uses flat shapes and colour for clear, friendly explanations, while 3D adds depth. Both are among 50+ styles, and you can switch the same script between them in one click.
Can I use my own logo and product?
Yes. Upload a photo of your product or logo to lock it, and Atlabs keeps it the same in every scene, next to the characters and settings you have already locked.
Is it free to start making videos?
Yes. Start free with no credit card and no animation skills. Join 50,000+ creators and teams and make your first 2D animated explainer from a single idea today.
Make your first 2D animated explainer in minutes
Join 50,000+ creators and teams making animated explainers with AI. Paste an idea or a script, lock your characters and share your 2D video today.
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