Animoto

Animoto is a cloud-based video creation service that allows users to produce professional-looking videos from photos, video clips, and music. Founded in 2006, the company aims to make video creation accessible to individuals and businesses without requiring advanced technical skills.

The platform offers a variety of pre-designed templates and styles that users can choose from as a starting point for their videos. Users upload their media assets, select a style, add text and music, and Animoto automatically creates a video. The service is available through a web browser and also has mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.

Animoto caters to a wide range of users, including small businesses, educators, and individuals creating personal projects like slideshows for events or social media content. The service operates on a subscription model, offering different tiers of access with varying features and export options. Higher-tier subscriptions typically provide more customization, longer video lengths, and higher-resolution outputs. The company emphasizes ease of use and speed in video production.