SpeedSketch Help & Documentation
Everything you need to know about creating professional whiteboard animations with AI
Getting Started
Step 1: Choose Your Image
Upload any JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, or BMP image up to 10MB in size. For best results:
- • Use images with clear, defined edges and good contrast
- • Line drawings, logos, and simple illustrations work exceptionally well
- • Avoid very dark, blurry, or overly complex backgrounds
- • Consider cropping to focus on the main subject
Step 2: Configure Settings
Customize your animation parameters:
- • Duration: 3-30 seconds (10 seconds recommended for most images)
- • FPS: 15-60 frames per second (30 FPS for smooth professional quality)
- • Blank Start: Enable for presentation-style reveals
- • Preset Configurations: Quick settings for common use cases
Step 3: Generate & Download
Click 'Generate Animation' and wait 30-120 seconds for processing. Your high-definition MP4 video will be ready for download with full commercial usage rights.
Advanced Tips & Best Practices
Image Optimization
- • Contrast Enhancement: Increase contrast before upload for better edge detection
- • Resolution: Use images at least 800x600 for good quality output
- • Color vs. Grayscale: Both work well, but high contrast is key
- • Subject Positioning: Center your main subject for best results
Animation Settings
- • Complex images benefit from longer durations (15-30 seconds)
- • Simple logos work great with shorter durations (3-10 seconds)
- • Higher FPS creates smoother animations but larger file sizes
- • Use blank start for presentation-style reveals and explanations
Output Optimization
- • All videos are exported in web-optimized MP4 format
- • Resolution matches your input image (up to 1920x1080)
- • Videos are compressed for web use while maintaining quality
- • Download immediately – files are automatically deleted after 24 hours
Technical Specifications
Supported Input Formats
JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg), PNG (.png), GIF (.gif), WebP (.webp), BMP (.bmp)
File Size & Resolution Limits
- • Maximum file size: 10MB
- • Maximum input resolution: No specific limit, but larger images may take longer to process
- • Recommended resolution: 800x600 to 1920x1080 for optimal results
Output Specifications
- • Format: MP4 (H.264 codec)
- • Resolution: Matches input (up to 1920x1080)
- • Duration: 3-30 seconds (user configurable)
- • Frame Rate: 15-60 FPS (user configurable)
- • Quality: High-definition, web-optimized
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Animation Quality Issues
Problem: Animation looks choppy or unclear
Solutions:
- • Use higher contrast images with clearer edges
- • Increase FPS to 30 or 60 for smoother animation
- • Try a longer duration for complex images
- • Ensure your input image is at least 800x600 resolution
Upload and Processing Problems
Problem: File upload fails or processing times out
Solutions:
- • Check file size is under 10MB
- • Verify file format is supported (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP)
- • Try reducing image resolution if very large
- • Check your internet connection stability
Slow Processing Times
Problem: Animation takes longer than expected to generate
Solutions:
- • Complex images with many details require more processing time
- • Server load during peak hours may increase processing time
- • Try simplifying your image or reducing resolution
- • Wait patiently – most animations complete within 2 minutes
Creative Use Cases & Industry Applications
Education & Training
- • Online course content and tutorials
- • Student presentations and projects
- • Corporate training materials
- • Educational YouTube videos
- • Interactive lesson supplements
Business & Marketing
- • Product demonstration videos
- • Social media content creation
- • Business presentation enhancement
- • Website and landing page videos
- • Email marketing campaigns
Creative Projects
- • Artistic animation experiments
- • Personal branding content
- • Event invitation videos
- • Portfolio showcase pieces
- • Storytelling and narrative content
Technical Applications
- • Software documentation and tutorials
- • API demonstration videos
- • Workflow and process explanations
- • Technical presentation materials
- • Code visualization and explanation
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