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Kartoonz for short films
Make an animated short film with AI, up to 8 minutes
Made with Kartoonz
Watch a Kartoonz short
The example runs 1:30. The length slider goes up to 8 minutes, so a short film can run several times longer, with the same characters and style throughout.
Kartoonz turns one idea into an animated short of up to 8 minutes: a written story, consistent characters, one visual style from start to end, sound and optional subtitles. Landscape 16:9 for a film feel, or portrait and square for social, all in 720p.
- Up to 8 min
- Landscape 16:9
- 720p
- 4 film looks
- Editable story
- One price up front
How to make an animated short film
- 1
Write the premise
A line or two: the hero, the goal and what stands in the way.
- 2
Choose the film look
Pick a style, landscape 16:9 for a film feel, and a length of up to 8 minutes.
- 3
Check the arc
Open the story first to read it from opening to ending and adjust it.
- 4
Make and export
Kartoonz animates the whole film. Download it with or without subtitles.
Short films, start to finish
The longest Kartoonz cartoons
8 minutes is the top of the slider, on every tier.
Characters that hold
Add your cast and the lead stays the same for the whole film.
One style throughout
3D cartoon, anime, comic book and claymation: the film keeps the look you pick.
Subtitles optional
Burn in captions for social, or keep a clean version without subtitles.
Ultra for the sharpest picture
Ultra runs on Seedance 2.5, the sharpest tier. Every tier delivers 720p.
Pick a cartoon style
These are the style thumbnails from the Kartoonz picker. The style is applied to the whole cartoon and never changes the price.
3D cartoon
Anime
Comic book
Claymation
What a short film costs
A full 8 minutes film costs 2,016 credits on Ultra, 1,512 credits on Pro or 504 credits on Lite, charged once before it starts.
Ultra
SharpestSeedance 2.5 · 720p
252
credits per minute
Pro
FasterSeedance 2.0 · 720p
189
credits per minute
Lite
Fewest creditsSeedance 2.0 Mini · 720p
63
credits per minute
| Length | Ultra | Pro | Lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 s | 63 credits | 48 credits | 16 credits |
| 1 min | 252 credits | 189 credits | 63 credits |
| 2 min | 504 credits | 378 credits | 126 credits |
| 3 min | 756 credits | 567 credits | 189 credits |
| 4 min | 1,008 credits | 756 credits | 252 credits |
| 5 min | 1,260 credits | 945 credits | 315 credits |
| 6 min | 1,512 credits | 1,134 credits | 378 credits |
| 7 min | 1,764 credits | 1,323 credits | 441 credits |
| 8 min | 2,016 credits | 1,512 credits | 504 credits |
These are the exact credits the studio charges at each stop on the length slider. Every tier delivers 720p. Credits come with every plan, and credit packs top up your balance without a subscription.
Short film ideas
- A lighthouse keeper who befriends a storm
- A tiny knight on a quest across a kitchen
- A retired superhero's last ordinary day
- A space courier who delivers the wrong parcel
- A forest spirit protecting an old tree
- A clockmaker who can pause time for one minute
What you can make with Kartoonz
The same studio, set up for different kinds of cartoon.
- AI cartoon makerEverything Kartoonz does, with the full price table.
- AI cartoon series makerRecurring characters, episode after episode.
- AI animated drama makerSecrets, twists and cliffhangers.
- Faceless YouTube cartoonsLong-form and Shorts without a camera.
- Faceless TikTok cartoonsVertical 9:16 with bold captions.
- AI cartoons for Instagram ReelsOne vertical cartoon for Reels and Shorts.
Questions about the AI cartoon maker
How long can an animated film be?
Up to 8 minutes per cartoon. For a longer story, make it in parts with the same characters and style.
Which shape is best for a film?
Landscape 16:9 for YouTube, a TV or a big screen; portrait 9:16 or square 1:1 if it will live on social feeds. Every shape is delivered in 720p.
Which tier should I use for a film?
Ultra (Seedance 2.5) is the sharpest, Pro (Seedance 2.0) is faster and Lite (Seedance 2.0 Mini) costs the fewest credits. At 8 minutes that is 2,016 credits, 1,512 credits or 504 credits.
Can I control the story?
Yes. Choose Shape the story first to read and edit the whole story, from the opening to the final moment, before anything is made.
Can I enter it in festivals or sell it?
On a paid plan, you own what you create and can use it commercially. Content made on the free tier is for personal use only. Either way, you are responsible for what you publish, including the rights to any character or image you upload. Festivals set their own rules on AI-made work, so check them before you submit.
Is there sound?
Yes. Cartoons come with sound, and subtitles are optional: download the film with or without them.
Can I use my own characters?
Yes. Add characters from your uploads, generations or saved assets; the first one leads the film. Only use images you have the rights to.
Make your short film
KreatorFlow is an official partner of BytePlus, ByteDance's enterprise AI platform. One premise, the price up front and a finished animated short.