Paper animation
Explain It in Cut Paper
Jellypod turns a topic into a narrated collage of cut paper, real photos, and printed shapes.
4.7out of 5 on G2
- Cut Paper and Archival Photos
- Videos and Shorts
- Up to 25 Minutes
- 121 Languages
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What Jellypod does for you
Characters stay the same
A character who comes back keeps the same face and clothes in every scene.
The style is already set up
Colors, motion, and captions come ready, so you only bring the topic.
Checked before you see it
Jellypod watches the finished video and redoes any shot that breaks the style.
A new video every week
Set a schedule, and Jellypod makes the next video in the same style and voice.
What to make from paper
History explainers
A printing press, a city, or a tool is built from paper and a real photo.News and current events
Torn edges and print texture give the news a magazine look.Documentaries
Almanac puts the same cutouts on warm parchment for a slower story.
For a parchment documentary, open Almanac. It places paper cutouts on old parchment.
How to make a paper animation
Step 01
Start from the story
Upload the chapter as a PDF.Step 02
Pick the Paper Mache style
Choose Paper Mache and a narrator. Almanac is there when you want parchment.Step 03
Recut any scene, then download
Redo a collage with a note, then download the MP4.
Frequently asked questions
What is a paper animation?
A narrated collage. Paper Mache mixes cut paper, old photos, and printed shapes. Almanac places paper cutouts on old parchment.
How does the paper move?
One piece of paper moves at a time while the rest of the collage stays still.
Which style does the button open?
Get Started opens Jellypod with Paper Mache selected. Almanac, the parchment style, is linked above.
Can I make a Vox-style video?
Yes. Paper Mache builds collages from cut paper, old photos, and printed shapes, like Vox.
Why not make it with ChatGPT or Claude myself?
You would need a script, voices, matching images, captions, and a render. Jellypod makes all five from one prompt and checks the result against the style.
How long can a paper animation be?
Presets run 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes, up to 15 minutes on Starter and Educator, 20 on Creator, and 25 on Business and Enterprise. A short runs 30 seconds or 1 minute.
Is there a free paper animation?
Yes. Every new account starts on the Free plan with 500 credits. No credit card required. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial with 2,500 credits, and you can cancel anytime.