Create high-retention drawing videos for YouTube Shorts

Turn any photo, character illustration, or diagram into a vertical 9:16 drawing animation rendered in 60 FPS—with built-in 1-click direct publishing to your YouTube channel.

60 FPS video output · 20 credits for a standard video · no card required

Vertical portrait drawing video poster for YouTube Shorts
60 FPS animation

See the source image and drawing reveal

A portrait is revealed as a 9:16 vertical 60 FPS drawing video ready for instant YouTube Shorts publishing.

Portrait image for vertical drawing video
Source asset
Vertical drawing video result
Drawing finish

Built for your specific creative workflow

Whether animating portraits, diagrams, character designs, or architectural studies, Speedpaint adapts to your exact visual goal.

YouTube Shorts creators

Grow your subscriber base with daily high-retention 9:16 drawing videos published directly from the Studio easel.

TikTok & Instagram Reels publishers

Export vertical 60 FPS MP4 videos formatted with optimal margins for mobile overlay interfaces.

Art educators & Shorts tutors

Produce 30-to-60-second micro-lessons showing the step-by-step construction of complex drawings.

How the creation process works

No drawing skills or screen recording rigs required. Speedpaint automates stroke trajectory planning and renders a natural pencil animation.

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Upload source image & set 9:16 vertical

Select any photo or illustration. Speedpaint frames the subject for vertical mobile screens.

02

Choose drawing style & pencil sound

Pick detailed shading, clean line art, or charcoal with ASMR drawing audio and realistic hand overlay.

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Direct 1-click YouTube Shorts publishing

Publish directly to your connected YouTube channel with automated title, description, and tags—or download the 60 FPS MP4.

Clear output, transparent pricing

A standard drawing video costs 20 credits ($0.20) for up to 60 seconds. New accounts start with 200 free trial credits. Static sketch downloads cost 5 credits. One-time credits never expire, with full commercial rights included.

Commercial licensing included

Publish your exported drawings and 60 FPS videos directly to YouTube, client deliveries, course curricula, social feeds, and advertising campaigns.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about rendering quality, export options, and format support.

How much does a standard drawing video cost?

A standard drawing animation uses 20 credits, which is $0.20 for up to 60 seconds at the standard $1 = 100 credits rate. Each additional started minute adds 10 credits. Static sketch downloads cost 5 credits. New accounts receive 200 free trial credits, and credits never expire.

What can I use the exported video and sketch for?

You receive full commercial rights to use your exported Speedpaint drawings and videos in monetized YouTube channels, client deliveries, teaching curricula, keynote presentations, and advertising campaigns.

Does Speedpaint create a genuine stroke-by-stroke animation?

Yes. Speedpaint extracts topological contours, plans an authentic single-pass drawing trajectory, and renders a smooth 60 FPS video showing the physical drawing reveal.

How does YouTube Shorts direct publishing work?

Speedpaint features an integrated YouTube Shorts publisher. Connect your YouTube channel securely via Google OAuth to upload videos directly from your Studio easel with custom titles, descriptions, tags, and visibility settings (Public, Unlisted, or Private).

Are the exports formatted for mobile feeds?

Yes. Selecting the 9:16 aspect ratio in Studio automatically frames your drawing with safe margins so social UI controls like like buttons and titles do not cover your artwork.

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