Todrawn offers a browser-based tool that converts code or plain text into hand-drawn whiteboard animation videos. Users can paste code snippets, enter plain text, or upload a file, and then watch as a virtual pen writes out the content line by line in a hand-drawn font, complete with sketch-style highlighting for code. The resulting animation can be exported as a video, making it suitable for use in shorts, reels, tutorials, slides, and documentation.
All functionality is performed entirely within the user's browser, including composing, playback, and video encoding, ensuring that no content is uploaded to external servers. The tool supports exporting videos in MP4 format for browsers that offer WebCodecs support, and WebM format otherwise. Videos are generated at 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second, with options for vertical (9:16) or wide (16:9) aspect ratios. Exported videos include a small hand-drawn Todrawn.com mark.
The service is free to use and does not require an account or signup. Todrawn offers this tool as a demonstration of its virtual pen, while its primary business model is based on collaborative whiteboard plans. This makes the tool particularly accessible for individuals seeking quick and private creation of animated code or text videos directly in the browser.
In the Video editing space, Todrawn takes a focused approach. It focuses on creating engaging whiteboard animation videos from code or text without uploading files or using complex software. Todrawn is a consumer product aimed at content creators and educators. Todrawn costs nothing to use. It runs on the web.
Todrawn first shipped in 2024. Among its 10 catalogued features are hand-drawn animation, code highlighting, and whiteboard export. The interface is available in 5 languages, including German, English, and Spanish.
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