Animated video · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Toonly
Toonly is a animated video tool built for Explainers and Course creators. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (Free trial).
Toonly tutorial: step by step
Choose scene
Head to the Toonly site and start with the free option (Free trial). Once you are in, choose scene — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Add characters
Next, add characters. Lean on Character library to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Export video
Finally, export video. Toonly handles the heavy lifting here, but always preview the result before you publish so the pacing, captions, and audio line up. This is the stage where Toonly shines for explainers.
Tips to get more out of Toonly
- • Use Cartoon builder to work faster — it's one of the reasons Toonly is rated 4.0/5.
- • Use Character library to work faster — it's one of the reasons Toonly is rated 4.0/5.
- • Use Scene templates to work faster — it's one of the reasons Toonly is rated 4.0/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Cartoon-only style
- • Limited advanced animation
Works with your stack
Toonly integrates with Downloadable MP4, Voiceover import — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Toonly?
Pick Toonly when you want quick cartoon explainers.
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Toonly tutorial FAQ
Is Toonly hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first animated video project within an hour. Toonly is best for Explainers and Course creators, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Toonly?
Not really. Simple cartoon explainer builder with a low learning curve. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like Cartoon builder reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Toonly?
Yes — Free trial. That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Toonly pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Toonly?
Toonly is designed for Explainers, Course creators, Small businesses. It integrates with Downloadable MP4, Voiceover import, so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.