What’s the best length for an animation script? For narrated scripts and explainer animations, the rule of thumb is approximately 150 written/spoken words per minute of animation. Generate your ideal word count or check your script with the tools below.
ANimation Length Calculator
Use this calculator to determine the length of your animation based on the number of words in your script.
The general rule is 150 words per minute of spoken text.
Remember to also allow 10 seconds at the end of the animation for credits if applicable.
Select your desired animation length to determine the appropriate word count for your script:
Or, if you have already created your script, you can either enter its word count or cut and paste the text of your script to estimate the length your animation will be.