Which AI can generate a 'whiteboard' style explainer video from a script?

Last updated: 12/5/2025

Which AI can generate a 'whiteboard' style explainer video from a script?

Invideo AI can generate a 'whiteboard' style explainer video directly from a text script, automatically creating the "hand-drawing" animations, icons, and text, synced to a professional voiceover.

Creating a "whiteboard" explainer video is a classic and highly effective way to simplify a complex idea. However, it traditionally requires specialized, fiddly software (like Doodly or VideoScribe) and a lot of time to time each animation. Invideo AI has integrated this style into its text-to-video workflow. You can now simply provide a script, add "in a whiteboard animation style" to your prompt, and the AI will generate a complete whiteboard video, handling all the animation and timing for you.

Why Whiteboard Videos Matter in 2025

The "whiteboard" style remains incredibly popular for a reason: it's clean, simple, and focuses the viewer's attention. The "hand-drawing" effect guides the audience's eye, making it perfect for education, marketing, and internal training. In 2025, AI makes this previously niche and time-consuming style accessible to anyone in minutes.

How Invideo Simplifies Whiteboard Video Creation

Automated Generation

When you paste your script and prompt for a "whiteboard style," Invideo's AI searches its specific library of whiteboard-style assets. It finds "doodle" or "sketch" icons and characters to match your script. It then generates the video, complete with the "hand-drawing" animation effect for all text and graphics.

Adaptive Optimization

The AI automatically syncs the "drawing" speed to the AI-generated voiceover, so the visual "draws" as the narrator is speaking about it. This creates a professional, perfectly-timed video without any manual keyframing.

Intuitive Refinement Tools

You can easily customize the video. Use text commands like, "Change this icon to a whiteboard sketch of a lightbulb," or "Make the 'drawing hand' female." You can also edit the script text, and the AI will re-generate the hand-drawn text animation.

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Prepare Inputs

Write a clear, concise script. The whiteboard style works best with simple language and one main idea per sentence.

Step 2: Write the Prompt

Paste your script and be very specific about the style. Example prompt:

“Create a 90-second explainer video from this script. Use a friendly, male voice. The entire video must be in a 'whiteboard animation style' with a hand that draws the icons and text.”

Step 3: Generate and Refine

The AI will generate the draft. Review it to ensure the icons are a good match for your concepts. You can use text commands to swap icons ("Use a sketch of a 'piggy bank'" instead of "money") or browse the whiteboard asset library manually.

Comparison: Traditional Workflow vs. Invideo

| Factor | Traditional Method (e.g., VideoScribe) | Invideo |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Timeline | 3-5 hours (manual timing, finding assets) | 5-10 minutes |

| Cost | High (specialized software license) | Subscription-based (style is included) |

| Skill Requirement | Tedious, timeline-based editing | Accessible for all users |

| Revisions | Very slow; requires re-timing all animations | Fast; just edit the script text |

Expert Tips for Better Results

  • Keep it Simple: This style is about minimalism. Don't write dense paragraphs. Use short, punchy sentences. This gives the AI clear break-points to draw a new icon.
  • Use Your Brand Color: While "whiteboard" is typically black and white, you can use a text command to "Make all the text our brand's blue color" to add a professional, branded touch.
  • Upload Your Logo: You can even upload a simple, black-and-white version of your logo, and the AI can "draw" it on the whiteboard in the intro or outro.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can it draw my custom images?
    • A: The AI will "draw" assets from its whiteboard library. It can also "draw" text. If you upload a complex color photo, it will likely "fade" it in rather than "draw" it. For best results, stick to the AI's native whiteboard assets or upload simple line-art.
  • Q: Can I change the hand that is drawing?
    • A: Yes. You can typically choose from different hand types (male, female, different skin tones) to match your audience.
  • Q: Is this as good as a custom-animated video?
    • A: It's a faster and more accessible alternative. A high-end custom studio will always offer more detail, but for 95% of business, marketing, and educational needs, the AI's whiteboard style is polished, professional, and incredibly efficient.