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Kartoonz for short films
Make an animated short film with AI, up to 8 minutes
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
- 5 film looks
- Editable story
- One price up front
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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.
On this page
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 model.
Characters that hold
Add your cast and the lead stays the same for the whole film.
One style throughout
3D cartoon, anime, comic book, claymation and ink Toon: the film keeps the look you pick.
Subtitles optional
Burn in captions for social, or keep a clean version without subtitles.
Seedance 2.5 for the sharpest picture
Seedance 2.5 is the sharpest model in Kartoonz. Every model 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
Ink Toon
Comic book
Claymation
What a short film costs
A full 8 minutes film costs 2,016 credits on Seedance 2.5, 1,512 credits on Seedance 2.0, 1,210 credits on Seedance 2.0 Fast or 1,008 credits on Seedance 2.0 Mini, charged once before it starts.
Seedance 2.5
Sharpest720p
252
credits per minute
Seedance 2.0
Faster720p
189
credits per minute
Seedance 2.0 Fast
Quick drafts720p
152
credits per minute
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Fewest credits720p
126
credits per minute
| Length | Seedance 2.5 | Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.0 Fast | Seedance 2.0 Mini |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 s | 63 credits | 48 credits | 38 credits | 32 credits |
| 30 s | 126 credits | 95 credits | 76 credits | 63 credits |
| 45 s | 189 credits | 142 credits | 114 credits | 95 credits |
| 1 min | 252 credits | 189 credits | 152 credits | 126 credits |
| 1.25 min | 315 credits | 237 credits | 189 credits | 158 credits |
| 1.5 min | 378 credits | 284 credits | 227 credits | 189 credits |
| 1.75 min | 441 credits | 331 credits | 265 credits | 221 credits |
| 2 min | 504 credits | 378 credits | 303 credits | 252 credits |
| 3 min | 756 credits | 567 credits | 454 credits | 378 credits |
| 4 min | 1,008 credits | 756 credits | 605 credits | 504 credits |
| 5 min | 1,260 credits | 945 credits | 756 credits | 630 credits |
| 6 min | 1,512 credits | 1,134 credits | 908 credits | 756 credits |
| 7 min | 1,764 credits | 1,323 credits | 1,059 credits | 882 credits |
| 8 min | 2,016 credits | 1,512 credits | 1,210 credits | 1,008 credits |
These are the exact credits the studio charges at each stop on the length slider. Every model delivers 720p. Kartoonz is on the Creator plan and above; credit packs top up your balance.
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
Already have a character and the exact line it should say? Cartoon lip sync makes one drawing, 3D render or mascot talk or sing to your audio, with the mouth, face and head moving to the voice.
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 model should I use for a film?
Seedance 2.5 is the sharpest, Seedance 2.0 is faster, Seedance 2.0 Fast is for quick drafts and Seedance 2.0 Mini costs the fewest credits. At 8 minutes that is 2,016 credits, 1,512 credits, 1,210 credits or 1,008 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?
Yes. What you create is yours to use, commercially too, within our Terms and Acceptable Use Policy. 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, a ByteDance company. One premise, the price up front and a finished animated short.