Create beautiful handwriting effects.
TypeFlow lets you create natural-looking handwriting animations for your videos, with accurate stroke order for Chinese and Japanese characters.
Two Writing Systems, One Tool
TypeFlow uses different rendering techniques for CJK and Latin characters, creating the most authentic handwriting animation for each script.
Stroke by stroke,
just like writing by hand
Each character is drawn using real stroke-order data from open-source datasets. Each stroke traces its authentic path, creating a brush-drawing effect that mirrors how these characters are actually written.
永
eternity
心
heart
愛
love
光
light
風
wind
花
flower
Text that appears
handwritten in real time
For English and other Latin-script languages, each character simulates the motion of a pen moving across paper. Choose from 14 handwriting fonts and get the perfect handwriting style for your content.
Built for Content Creators
Export handwriting animations and drop them directly into your video editing timeline. Transparent backgrounds, high resolution, frame-accurate timing.
Type or paste text
Enter your text in any language. Japanese, Chinese, English, or mix them together.
Preview and customise
Adjust writing speed, font, colors, and timing. Add beautiful gradients and backgrounds.
Export and edit
Download as MP4, MOV with alpha, or PNG sequence. Drop into your video editor and go.
Works with
Customise Every Detail
Fine-tune every aspect of your handwriting animation for the perfect result.
CJK Stroke Order
Japanese and Chinese characters animate with real stroke-order data, drawn stroke by stroke in the correct writing sequence.
14 Handwriting Fonts
Choose from Caveat, Dancing Script, Kalam, and 11 more handwriting fonts to match your creative vision.
Video-Ready Export
Export as MP4, MOV with alpha channel, or PNG sequences. Drop directly into Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut.
Transparent Backgrounds
Export with transparent backgrounds to overlay your handwriting animation on any video footage or image.
Up to 4K Resolution
Export at HD, 2K, or 4K resolution with multiple aspect ratios including vertical, square, and ultrawide.
Natural Timing
Speed variance, punctuation pauses, and per-character timing create an organic, human feel in every animation.
Full Customisation
Control writing speed, font size, colors, text direction, alignment, and background for every detail of your animation.
Vertical Text Support
Traditional top-to-bottom, right-to-left layout for Japanese and Chinese vertical writing in your videos.
Perfect for Every Video Project
YouTube & Social Media
Create eye-catching intros, titles, and captions with handwritten text that draws itself on screen. Stand out on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Language Learning Content
Show students how Japanese and Chinese characters are written with correct stroke order. Perfect for educational videos and online courses.
Wedding & Event Videos
Add elegant handwritten titles, names, and quotes to wedding films, invitation videos, and event highlights with a personal touch.
Advertising & Branding
Bring brand messages to life with handwritten text animations in product videos, commercials, and social ad campaigns.
Choose a Plan
Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
Free
Everything you need to start
- 1 free export to get started
- Up to 30 secs export duration
- 720p export
- Basic font selection
- Real-time preview
Pro
For creators
- Unlimited exports
- Up to 5 mins export duration
- Access to all fonts
- HD 1080p, 2K & 4K resolution export
- Beautiful gradient backgrounds
- Full typing speed customisation
- Transparent background
- Realistic keystroke sound effects
- Recorded typing mode
- Handwriting animations
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about handwriting animations.
TypeFlow uses real stroke-order data from open-source writing datasets. Each Japanese, Chinese, and Korean character is drawn stroke by stroke in the correct order, creating an authentic brush-drawing effect.
For English and other Latin-script languages, each character is progressively revealed with a smooth diagonal sweep that simulates the motion of a pen. Choose from 14 handwriting fonts to match your style.
You can export as MP4 video, PNG image sequences, or MOV with alpha channel (Pro only). All formats work with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, and more.
Yes! Pro users can export with transparent backgrounds using PNG sequences or MOV with alpha channel, making it easy to overlay handwriting animations on any footage.
Free users get 720p. Pro users unlock HD 1080p, 2K, 4K, and additional aspect ratios including vertical, square, and ultrawide formats.
No. TypeFlow runs entirely in your browser. No downloads, installations, or plugins required.
Bring your words to life
Start creating handwriting animations in your browser. No downloads, no plugins, no video editing skills required.