One-click starting points

Paper animation templates that are ready to move.

Pick a look, add your photo, and keep full control of the paper texture, edge, motion, canvas, and export.

Social01

Torn Reel

A punchy vertical cutout with stepped stop-motion energy.

story · stop-motionUse template →
Editorial02

Newspaper Fold

A fold-out reveal with newsprint texture and an ink-like edge.

portrait · foldUse template →
Editorial03

Kraft Drift

Warm recycled-paper texture with a calm floating motion.

portrait · floatUse template →
Playful04

Sticker Bounce

A clean white sticker edge with a quick social-ready bounce.

square · bounceUse template →
Editorial05

Documentary Boil

A restrained handmade wiggle for interviews and explainers.

landscape · boilUse template →
Product06

Product Pop

Bold clean edges and a sharp bounce for product highlights.

portrait · bounceUse template →

Clear answers

Paper animation template questions

Answers about what a template changes, whether it remains editable, and how the presets connect to the free paper animator.

What is a paper animation template?

A paper animation template is a reusable starting combination of canvas format, edge, texture, shadow, motion style, speed, and intensity. Selecting a template opens those settings in the main editor; it does not lock the design or replace your source image.

Are the paper animation templates free?

Yes. The listed Social, Editorial, Product, and Playful presets can be opened in the editor without an account, subscription, credit pack, or payment card. The available exports remain free and do not receive a Paper Animation watermark.

Can I change a template after selecting it?

Yes. A template is only a starting point. After it opens, you can adjust the border, edge roughness, paper texture, shadow, subject size, rotation, motion style, speed, intensity, canvas format, background, and export settings.

Which template format should I use for social video?

Use a 9:16 Story canvas for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts; 4:5 for portrait feed posts; 1:1 for square artwork; and 16:9 for standard video. Leave enough space around the cutout for the chosen movement and shadow.