Doodly

Doodly is a whiteboard animation software for Windows PCs, enabling users of all knowledge and artistic levels to easily visualize their designs, plans, technical drawings, or anything else in a stylish and professional-looking animated form. FREE for 14 Days!



Built from the ground up to provide everyone access to the automated procedure for animating whiteboard drawings in mere minutes, bypassing the need to waste time, money, and effort in organizing external animator teams. Doodly for Windows PC can do this job quickly, reliably, and in a wide variety of visual styles that match users' particular needs.

Doodly is a drawing, animation, design, and editing app that can be used locally on a wide variety of Windows PC configurations, but it also takes full advantage of the web hybrid approach by constantly contacting online content library databases and cloud project backups.

Since it does not require a lot of local processing power, it can easily run even on aging PCs and laptops, empowering users to focus only on design and project editing.



And this process of making a new whiteboard (or, with a simple click, a blackboard) video can be done even by novices who can learn about the full capability of this software pack with built-in step-by-step instructions that will lead newcomers through procedures for making videos, importing custom images, exporting, and much more. Advanced users can even tweak their projects by adding their own voiceover tracks and background music.

Drawing images can be done manually (with the app detecting the shapes of objects, characters, and background elements and enhancing them using the vast library content hosted online) or with the help of imported art assets that can be analyzed and converted into a hand-drawn style.

The ability of Doodly to create engaging videos out of simple drawings, imported images, and automated animations enables users to supercharge their engagement with the audience.



Videos created by this tool can be used in promotion, sales, social media videos, school projects, visualization of business projects, special occasion videos, family videos, and much more. In addition to whiteboard animations, the editor can also be tasked to create blackboard, glassboard, and green screen projects, making Doodly videos usable across many situations.

Doodly Is the Perfect Choice For:

Youtube Marketers
One of the key factors for ranking on YouTube is user engagement, including likes, shares, and watch time. Doodle sketch videos can be up to 20 times more engaging than standard videos. By incorporating a short doodle intro, you can significantly boost user engagement and improve your YouTube ranking.

Teaching and Training
Incorporating a visual element through doodle sketch videos in your teaching materials can make your presentations far more engaging. Viewers are more likely to retain the information because they are not just listening and reading, but also watching. Utilizing all three learning modalities-auditory, visual, and kinesthetic - enhances the overall learning experience.

Facebook Advertising
To create a compelling Facebook ad that captures attention and stops users from scrolling, a doodle video is highly effective. Doodle videos are known for their engaging nature because people enjoy watching others create. This concept has been successful enough to inspire entire television shows, like "The Joy of Painting" by Bob Ross, which focused on the process of creation.

Sales Videos (VSLs)
Doodle videos are among the highest converting video types, which is why professionals can charge thousands of dollars for a single video. They are ideal for selling digital products such as online courses, eBooks, software products, or membership websites. Additionally, doodle videos are excellent for explaining and promoting eCommerce products on your website or platforms like Amazon.



FAQs

What is Doodly and what is it used for?
Doodly is a whiteboard animation software that allows users to create hand-drawn explainer videos without animation or design experience. Using a drag-and-drop editor, you can produce whiteboard, blackboard, glassboard, and greenboard animations for marketing, education, presentations, training, and social media. It also includes thousands of built-in characters, props, royalty-free music tracks, and the ability to import your own images.

Is Doodly beginner-friendly?
Yes. Doodly is designed for users with little or no animation experience. Its drag-and-drop interface, ready-made templates, automatic drawing animations, built-in voiceover support, and extensive asset library make it easy to create professional-looking explainer videos in minutes rather than hours.

Is Doodly still worth using in 2026?
Yes. Doodly remains one of the most popular dedicated whiteboard animation tools and continues to receive updates as part of the Voomly Cloud suite. While newer AI video generators can create videos faster, Doodly is still a strong choice for educators, marketers, and businesses that specifically need customizable whiteboard-style animations with full control over scenes, timing, and assets.

Alternatives

Animaker – An online platform for creating animated videos using templates and drag-and-drop editing.

Vyond – A platform for creating professional animated videos for business, training, and marketing.

Fliki – An AI-powered tool that turns text into videos with voiceovers and visuals.

VideoScribe – A tool for creating whiteboard-style animated videos with hand-drawn effects.

Pricing

Doodly offers two subscription plans designed for individual creators and professional teams. The prices below are based on monthly billing. Annual subscriptions are available with approximately a 17% discount, offering a more cost-effective option for long-term users.

Standard – $49 /month

• 1,164 character images
• 1,620 prop images
• 150 royalty-free music tracks
• 20 video templates
• 35 fonts
• 84 scene templates
• Create unlimited videos
• Use on multiple computers
• Standard support
• Invitation to the Doodly Design Facebook Group
• Free access to the Standard versions of Doodly, Toonly, Talkia, People Builder, Pyks, and Voomly
• Unlimited border skins and player skins
• 7 TB cloud storage
• Unlimited video funnels
• Free trial available

Enterprise – $79 /month

Everything in Standard, plus:

• 3,959 character images
• 3,341 prop images
• 250 royalty-free music tracks
• 40 video templates
• 70 fonts
• Premium support
• Free access to the Enterprise versions of Doodly, Toonly, Talkia, People Builder, Pyks, and Voomly
• 10 TB cloud storage
• Free trial available

PROS

• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive drag-and-drop design makes it easy for beginners.
• Variety of Assets: Extensive library of pre-made characters, props, and scenes.
• Custom Drawing Paths: Ability to create custom drawing paths for more personalized animations.
• Flexibility: Supports both whiteboard and blackboard styles, along with glass board and green board options.

CONS

• Limited Customization: Restricted to pre-made assets; creating entirely custom elements can be challenging.
• Performance Issues: May experience lag or crashes with complex projects.
• Audio Synchronization: Syncing voiceovers and music with animations can be cumbersome.
• Export Options: Limited export options and file formats.