What you get free
| Free | |
|---|---|
| Studio videos (you write scenes, pick pictures) | 5 every day |
| Length per Studio video | Up to 5 minutes |
| AI-made video (AI writes, draws, narrates) | 1 |
| Voiceover | Free voices included |
| Quality | 720p |
| Watermark | Small watermark |
| Storage | Kept 7 days — download them |
How the free Studio works
- Write each scene. One or two sentences — what the voice will say.
- Add a picture to it. Upload your own photo or diagram, or pick a free stock photo.
- Pick a voice and shape. Landscape for YouTube, vertical for Shorts and Reels.
- Create. Each picture is sketched on screen in time with the narration. Download the MP4.
The honest limits
Free videos are 720p, carry a small watermark and are deleted after seven days, so download what you want to keep. Upgrading removes the watermark, raises quality to 1080p, keeps videos permanently and unlocks AI-written, AI-illustrated videos up to 10 minutes.
How free plans compare
Most whiteboard tools offer a one-off trial: a few downloads, a few days, or one short watermarked video. A daily allowance is unusual, and it's why the free plan here is good for regular use — lessons, social posts, quick explainers — not just a test drive. For a full comparison, see the best whiteboard animation software.
When paying makes sense
- You want AI to write and illustrate the video from a prompt, PDF or link.
- You need HD with no watermark.
- You want videos kept in your library permanently.
- You need videos longer than five minutes.
Paid plans start at $19.99 a month; one credit makes one minute of finished video.
What you can make on the free plan
Five Studio videos a day adds up to around 150 a month — more than enough for regular, real use:
| Who | Free-plan use |
|---|---|
| Teacher | A short recap video after each lesson |
| Student | Project presentations and revision summaries |
| Creator | A daily Short or Reel |
| Small business | Weekly tips videos for social media |
| Trainer | Quick how-to clips for each step of a process |
Tips to get the most from free videos
- Download immediately. Free videos are deleted after seven days.
- Use simple, clear pictures. A single subject on a plain background sketches best.
- Keep scenes to one or two sentences so the drawing has room.
- Stay under two minutes for social and under five for lessons.
- Plan the week. Five a day refreshes daily, so batch a few videos when you have ideas.
Where the pictures come from
Each Studio scene needs one picture. Upload your own — a photo, a screenshot, a diagram from your notes — or pick a free stock photo inside the editor. Only use images you have the right to use. Whatever you choose is traced on screen by a drawing hand, then revealed in full.
Free vs. paid, side by side
| Free | Paid | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio videos | 5 a day | 30 a day |
| AI-written, AI-illustrated videos | 1 | By credits (1 credit = 1 minute) |
| Quality | 720p | Up to 1080p |
| Watermark | Small watermark | None |
| Storage | 7 days | Permanent |
| Max length | 5 minutes | Up to 10 minutes |
Is there a catch?
The catch is honest and simple: free videos carry a small watermark, are 720p and expire after a week, and the AI-does-everything mode is limited to one video. If those limits don't matter for what you're making, you may never need to pay.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sketchvo really free?
Yes. Five free Studio videos every day and one free AI-made video, with no credit card.
Do free videos have a watermark?
Yes, a small one, at 720p. Paid plans remove it.
How long are free videos kept?
Seven days, so download the ones you want to keep.
Can I use my own pictures for free?
Yes. The free Studio lets you upload your own photo or diagram for each scene.
Does the free allowance reset?
Yes, the five Studio videos refresh every day.
Do I need a credit card for the free plan?
No.
Can I keep a single free video in HD?
Yes. The keep-forever add-on uses 1 credit to save one Studio video in HD without a watermark; credits come with any paid plan.